Quick Facts

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Duration: 12 to 24 months, on average

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Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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Class schedule: Weeknight classes available

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Formats: On campus, online, hybrid*

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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.


MSIT Program Features

  • Evening, online and hybrid classes that fit into your busy life and move at a pace that works for you
  • Small class sizes where faculty know your name and guide your learning through meaningful collaboration
  • Career-building skills you can apply immediately to benefit your organization

In this program, you will:

  • Immerse yourself in professional IT by working with the same tools and frameworks used by top tech teams
  • Prepare for leadership roles with a curriculum strategically designed for IT professionals ready to advance in their organizations
  • Connect with technology leaders and learn from faculty who bring C-suite experience to every class

Careers With a Master’s in Information Technology

    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

10.0%
employment increase

Projected outlook

$ 170k per year

Median Salary

62,914

Job Openings

666,767

Currently Employed

14.5%
employment increase

Projected outlook

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

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:

  • Project manager
  • Data analyst
  • Data scientist
  • IT manager
  • Chief information officer
  • Cyber risk business analyst
  • Head of IT operations
  • Web developer
  • Principal information systems architect
  • Senior security engineer
  • Vice president, database analyst
  • Senior network engineer
  • Senior software engineer
  • Software development manager
  • Chief software architect

“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.”


Grant Bagne, MSIT alum


Customization Options: Specialty Tracks

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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