{"id":936,"date":"2023-11-03T17:07:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T00:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/?page_id=936"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:16:28","slug":"msit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/msit\/","title":{"rendered":"PPC &#8211; MSIT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"introduction\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-7 col-lg-7\">\n<p class=\"txt-bold txt-purple h5\">Our ACBSP-accredited School of Management offers a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program that provides you with the forward-thinking technical foundation you need to effectively plan, design, secure and manage IT systems.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gold-hr\">\n<p>This MS in Information Technology is an excellent fit for IT professionals who want to expand their skill sets and advance their careers, as well as business professionals looking to gain valuable technical expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Become a master of information technology with our focused and practical curriculum that blends essential theories with hands-on experience using the latest technologies and tools. You\u2019ll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to solve real-world problems, improve enterprise operations and make significant organizational contributions. Do more than just keep up with the fast-paced IT world &#8212; lead the way.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6 txt-bold\">You set the pace with a choice of part-time or full-time coursework.<\/h3>\n<p>The Cal Lutheran information technology master\u2019s program is designed with working professionals in mind, but it\u2019s a great fit for anyone who wants the flexibility to balance their education with job duties and family life. Enroll part time or full time; start courses year round; and take classes in the evening. Online and hybrid courses are also available. <a class=\"download focus\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\">Download our brochure<\/a> to learn more about your format options.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6 txt-bold\">Get highly relevant, hands-on training from faculty practitioners.<\/h3>\n<p>Benefit from hands-on learning experiences facilitated by faculty who bring cutting-edge knowledge to the classroom. Small class sizes allow for personalized attention and access to invaluable research resources and real-world datasets.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h6 txt-bold\">Build the expertise that best fits your career.<\/h3>\n<p>You can work toward a general master\u2019s degree in IT or choose an emphasis area in cybersecurity, data analytics or IT management.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-5 col-xl-4 offset-xl-1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block px-5 px-md-0\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/masters-inline-msit-1.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holding a laptop\">\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial py-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"bg-purple-alt p-4 p-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10 offset-lg-1\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"blockquote text-center txt-white\">\n<p class=\"fs-4\"><em>&#8220;What I really like about Cal Lutheran\u2019s MSIT program is that they use faculty who are in the field as practitioners, bringing contemporary, leading-edge knowledge to the students. Students have practitioners in the classroom giving them assignments and skills that will be useful to bring to a company right away.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"blockquote-footer text-center txt-white txt-bold mt-4 fs-6\">Earle Charles, <cite title=\"Source Title\">Senior Adjunct Faculty Member<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"program outcomes pb-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-4 col-lg-4\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mx-auto d-block mb-3 px-5 px-md-0\" src=\"https:\/\/callutheran.allcampus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/callutheran\/images\/ppc\/masters-inline-msit-2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding a notebook\">\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xl-7 offset-xl-1 col-lg-8\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-purple\">MSIT Degree Program Outcomes<\/h2>\n<p>Graduates of Cal Lutheran\u2019s MSIT program will:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"gold-list mb-3\">\n<li>Effectively design, manage and utilize technology to enhance enterprise operations and business processes.<\/li>\n<li>Learn to drive organizational innovation by creating IT-enabled business opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Assess organizational data and information requirements, build and implement data models and use analytics tools to derive meaning from data.<\/li>\n<li>Assess information security risks and protect organizational systems from cyber threats through offensive and defensive planning and incident response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-button my-4\">\n                <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"btn btn-purple-alt btn-arrow download focus\">Request Brochure<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"networking pt-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-7 col-lg-7\">\n<h2 class=\"txt-purple\">MSIT Careers<\/h2>\n<p>The MSIT program teaches skills that are applicable to a wide variety of technology, security and computer science roles. 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