Program Overview

The MSIT program is housed within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in Northwestern’s McCormick School of Engineering. Students take courses covering computer and networks technology, as well as key business elements involving finance, marketing, and project management. Our comprehensive curriculum provides current and future IT leaders a competitive edge and the ability to transform organizations with in-depth understanding of the business implications of IT strategies. The MSIT program prepares students and working professionals to:

• Implement better IT solutions that reflect the demands of today's evolving marketplace
• Understand the cross-functional prospective of information technology and it's place in business operations
• Bridge the gap between fundamental technologies and business strategies
• Lead information technology teams and projects

Unique Curriculum

The MSIT curriculum blends technical (70%) and business management (30%) coursework, focusing on three fundamental areas:

• Communication systems and networks
• Computing systems engineering
• Business and management principles 

The program culminates with a 10-week capstone course that requires students to apply their technology and business skills to a case study presented by a practicing IT professional.

Study Options

Part-Time	Full-Time
The part-time program is ideal for... Students wishing to continue working while in the program Students with a longer timeline Those with obligations that would prevent them from attending weekday classes	The full-time program is ideal for... Students who will be on visa Students aiming to complete the program on a faster timeline Those wishing to take courses outside of the MSIT program in other departments

Learn more about our study options

Faculty

MSIT faculty are drawn from schools across Northwestern as well as within industry. Meet our faculty members.