Program Overview
The Information Technology at University of Massachusetts Lowell is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Information Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 570 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 570 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Network and Systems Administration
- Operating Systems Organization
- Managing Virtual Systems
- Systems Security and Auditing
- Network Infrastructures
- Computer Network Security
- Digital Forensics
- Secure Mobile Networks
- Cloud Computing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Completion of an undergraduate BS or BA degree from an accredited institution
- Mathematical Maturity: Students should have completed a minimum of one semester of precalculus mathematics, one semester of discrete mathematics and one semester of statistics as part of their undergraduate studies, or possess the equivalent experience
- C Programming proficiency, to include a minimum of one semester of C Programming and one semester of Data Structures, or the equivalent experience.
- An application - Apply Online
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Official test scores, when applicable
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 570 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 570 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 570 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 570 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Lowell directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell
United States
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months