Quick Facts
Duration: 12 to 24 months, on average
Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Class schedule: Weeknight classes available
Formats: On campus, online, hybrid*
On-campus location: Thousand Oaks
*Note: Only general MSIT courses are available online. If you pursue a specialty track, you will take your elective courses at our Thousand Oaks campus.
IT management is more than maintaining technical systems — professionals in this area handle huge amounts of data that are vital to every modern business. The Cal Lutheran Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) emphasizes these important roles, giving you a solid foundation in tech maintenance and data management, along with a strong focus on leadership skills.
As a graduate of the master’s in information technology program, you’ll be able to meet the immediate technological demands of your organization and serve as a guide for sustainable change. You’ll also be ready to protect the systems you create from cyber threats. See the MSIT curriculum.
In this program, you will:
Our students can go into these careers:
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Administrators
Database Architects
Information Security Analysts
Information Security Engineers
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Software Developers
Web Developers
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Computer and Information Systems Managers
$ 210k per year
Median Salary
8,625
Job Openings
102,179
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 170k per year
Median Salary
62,914
Job Openings
666,767
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Computer Network Support Specialists
$ 79k per year
Median Salary
1,071
Job Openings
12,450
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 73k per year
Median Salary
13,246
Job Openings
153,822
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Computer Systems Analysts
$ 126k per year
Median Salary
4,405
Job Openings
57,654
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 103k per year
Median Salary
42,455
Job Openings
517,573
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Database Administrators
$ 110k per year
Median Salary
623
Job Openings
8,520
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 104k per year
Median Salary
5,945
Job Openings
76,014
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Database Architects
$ 157k per year
Median Salary
478
Job Openings
6,039
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 135k per year
Median Salary
5,400
Job Openings
65,307
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Information Security Analysts
$ 140k per year
Median Salary
1,752
Job Openings
17,356
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 125k per year
Median Salary
19,981
Job Openings
193,411
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Information Security Engineers
$ 126k per year
Median Salary
6,699
Job Openings
92,734
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 106k per year
Median Salary
43,031
Job Openings
504,445
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$ 106k per year
Median Salary
2,113
Job Openings
30,460
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 97k per year
Median Salary
23,920
Job Openings
332,241
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Software Developers
$ 169k per year
Median Salary
24,676
Job Openings
299,278
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 132k per year
Median Salary
162,341
Job Openings
1,709,176
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
Web Developers
$ 107k per year
Median Salary
1,028
Job Openings
12,411
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
$ 85k per year
Median Salary
8,289
Job Openings
90,409
Currently Employed
Projected outlook
The Cal Lutheran MSIT program is an excellent fit for IT professionals who want to level up in their careers and learn cutting-edge skills. It is also ideal for business professionals who want to make smarter, tech-driven decisions and lead teams more effectively. The average yearly salary for a graduate with a Master of Science in Information Technology degree is $97,000, according to Payscale.
Here’s a look at some of the positions and titles held by our students and alumni:
“The MSIT program prepared and equipped me for a position at a large endpoint security company. I use the skills I learned in digital forensics, ethical hacking and cloud security on a daily basis in the workplace.”
You can work toward a general Master of Science in Information Technology or choose a specialty track:
If you’re currently an undergraduate at Cal Lutheran, find out how you can take MSIT courses during your senior year.
Ready to learn more? Download our brochure, and explore our curriculum page, admissions page and FAQ page.
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To learn more about the Graduate Degree Programs offered by the Cal Lutheran School of Management and download a brochure, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an enrollment specialist directly by calling us at 805-521-9856.