Master of Science in Information Technology

The MS in IT program requires students to complete 30 hours of graduate coursework. The first 15 hours provide students with knowledge in core information technologies in leadership, strategic planning, and research. Students can then focus on one area of study to enhance their set of skills and knowledge. These areas of study are Cyber Security and Forensics, Software Development, Social Media, Critical Infrastructure Management, Health Informatics, and Data Science.

The courses in the program emphasize leadership abilities, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal and communication skills. Career success through lifelong learning, professional development, and research is stressed at all levels of the curriculum. The program is designed to produce graduates prepared to take on leadership duties in the field of Information Technology in general as well as in specific work settings such as healthcare and information security.

Middle Georgia State University is designated as a Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Required Documents

1. Application
2. Official College Transcripts* from all institutions attended. Foreign transcripts must be submitted to an international credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation to include GPA. Transcripts must be sent by the institution directly to MGA. We do not accept transcripts sent by applicants.
3. Professional Résumé
4. A Statement of Goals
5. Documentation of Lawful Presence, for Residents of Georgia
6. English Proficiency, for International Students

  *If you have a college transcript from MGA, you do not have to pay for or send your transcript to Admissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university
• GPA of at least 2.75 OR a 2.5 GPA with a significant work experience (as judged by the School of Information Technology) in Information Technology, as documented by a resume and other appropriate documents.

Deadlines and Contacts

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Admissions Contact

Graduate Admissions
478.929.6865

Jacqueline Duca
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
jacqueline.duca@mga.edu
478.471.2458

Program Coordinator

Dr. Valerie Mercer
Assistant Professor
valerie.mercer@mga.edu 

Dr. Donna Balding
Dean of the Graduate School
donna.balding@mga.edu 

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges