Master of Information Technology (Coursera)

Pursue a diverse range of careers in cloud computing through a hands-on, reality-
based approach to your education. This fully online program is offered through Coursera and is
not F-1 eligible.

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The Master of Information Technology program offered through a partnership with
Coursera is for learners looking to pursue a diverse range of careers in cloud computing. Take a
hands-on, reality-based approach to your education by completing projects and research to
solve real-world problems. This fully online program is not F-1 eligible.

Broaden and deepen your understanding of new and emerging information technologies, the
application and integration of these technologies, and the administrative practices that are used
in the effective management of these technologies. Prepare to deliver optimal technical and
policy cloud computing solutions for the problems of business, industry, government, nonprofit
organizations, and individuals; manage and deploy secure cloud-based information resources in
an enterprise setting; and pursue a diverse range of careers in cloud computing.

Apply tangible and practical methodologies from your coursework by participating in projects
and research that focus on overcoming modern challenges. Ultimately, you’ll be ready to work
at full speed from the very beginning of your new career.

Program Overview

Pursue a diverse range of careers in cloud computing by taking a hands-on, reality-based
approach to your education. Apply tangible and practical methodologies from your coursework
by participating in projects and research that focus on overcoming modern challenges.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our IT management master’s program have obtained positions at companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, AT&T, KPMG, Chase, Deloitte, Alcatel-Lucent, and others in positions such as:

  • Data analyst
  • Digital systems architect
  • Information systems and technology manager
  • Business systems analyst
  • Software or mobile app developer
  • Systems administrator
  • Web applications developer

 

Disclaimer for prospective students, please read.
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  • ITMO 504 Hardware and Operating System Foundations (three credits)
  • ITMD 505 Programming and Application Foundations (three credits)
  • ITMD 513 Open Source Programming (three credits)
  • ITMO 540 Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet (three credits)
  • ITMO 556 Introduction to Open Source Software (three credits)
  • ITMO 554 Operating System Virtualization (three credits)
  • ITMO 544 Cloud Computing Technologies (three credits)

Select two of the following courses:

  • ITMO 563 Cloud: Software as a Service (three credits)
  • ITMO 564 Cloud: Platform as a Service (three credits)
  • ITMO 565 Cloud: Infrastructure as a Service (three credits)
  • ITMS 564 Cloud Computing Security (three credits)

Illinois Tech's inclusive program welcomes learners from all walks of life. The performance-based admissions process serves capable learners ready to start their next educational journey without transcripts, tests, application fees, or other hurdles. No matter their background or prior education, students taking these programs can opt to take three short courses (Hardware and Operating System Foundations I, II, and III) on Coursera with at least a B in each course, and you'll be accepted.

More Information

For answers to specific questions, contact Illinois-Tech-MAS-IT@coursera.org

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