100% Online MS in Applied Information Technology

Top 5: Online Master’s in IT1

Top 20: Most Innovative Schools2

Highly Credentialed Faculty

Three Concentration Options

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Accelerate Your Rise to IT Leadership

Technology advances at an exponential rate, causing the demand for IT leaders and innovators to skyrocket. Now, you can develop the expertise and skills needed to put your career on an upward trajectory with the online MS in Applied Information Technology program from George Mason University.

We designed this program for professionals on the move, providing an education that increases your job prospects in an untethered format that lets you study anywhere with internet access. You’ll take 10 courses led by award-winning faculty to build qualifications for climbing the ladder to high-level IT roles.

Develop Next-Level Expertise

George Mason partnered with leading employers to develop an innovative curriculum at the apex of information technology. The foundation courses provide skills for rising to the challenges that IT leaders face each day, and you can choose from three concentrations that provide a springboard to the field that interests you.

  • Ranked No. 2 in the U.S. on the Best Master’s in Information Technology Online list1
  • U.S. News & World Report recognized George Mason as one of the Top Public Schools and Best Value Schools in 20232
  • Those with a master’s in information technology average 22% higher salaries than their colleagues with a bachelor’s degree.3,4
  • Employers are projected to post over 375,000 IT job openings each year from 2022 to 20325
  • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Elevate Your Abilities with 3 Concentrations

Cyber Security: Raise Defenses Against Cyber Threats

Prepare to protect individuals and organizations from cyber threats with guidance from research faculty in George Mason’s Department of Information Sciences and Technology and the Center for Secure Information Systems. You’ll learn industry best practices harnessed by cyber security professionals in a global market valued at over $200 billion in 2022.6

Course Highlights

  • Cloud Computing Security
  • Secure Software Development
  • Network and Systems Security

Data Analytics and Intelligence Methods: Oversee Efforts to Mine and Analyze Data

Develop high-level skills in statistical methods, data mining, and other concepts at the intersection of IT and data analytics. You’ll build the expertise needed to translate data findings into actionable intelligence as you prepare to stand out for roles in a market with a projected compound annual growth rate of 27% from 2023 to 2030.6

Course Highlights

  • Big Data Essentials
  • Intelligence Analysis Methods
  • Knowledge Mining from Big Data

Machine Learning Engineering: Deep Learning Knowledge Boosts Your Career Prospects

Study deep learning, neural networks, and other concepts at the convergence of computer science, statistics, and AI. Our expert faculty members provide a wide-ranging education in applied and interpretable machine learning, helping your career take flight in a market projected to expand at a compound annual rate of 35% from 2023 to 2030.6

Course Highlights

  • Interpretable Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning
  • Applied Deep Learning

Launch the Next Phase of Your IT Career

It’s fitting that the cloud stores over half of all corporate data,7 as demand for tech roles seems to hover in the stratosphere. From 2022 to 2032, IT employment is projected to grow at a rate that eclipses most other fields. These roles also offered median salaries that topped $100,000 in 2022 — more than double the average of other occupations.5

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Ascend to a New Professional Opportunity

Median Salary 2022 Employment Growth 2022 to 2032 Computer Network Architect $126,900 4% Computer Systems Analyst $102,240 10% Database Architect $112,120 8% Data Scientist $103,500 35% Information Security Analyst $112,000 32% Information Systems Manager $164,070 15%

A World-Class Education Within Reach

George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. We welcome students from all walks of life, and we’ve designed our programs with that in mind. Our modern curriculum, responsive faculty, and innovative solutions combine to produce a six-year graduation rate that exceeds the national average, with no disparity based on ethnicity or economic status. We’re proud to be continuously recognized – and ranked – for offering an education that is affordable, accessible, and valuable.

Rigorous Academic Standards. Flexible Online Format.

At George Mason, we curate online programs that offer innovative experiences to further your ambitions in a way that works with your schedule. Like our on-campus students, you’ll benefit from our commitment to academic rigor and integrity while learning from the same renowned faculty.

We’ve been recognized as a top university for non-traditional learners, and our commitment to your success goes beyond graduation. After you’ve earned your degree, you’ll maintain lifetime access to our career services and world-renowned guest speakers.

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  2. U.S. News and World Report. “George Mason University Rankings.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  3. Payscale. “Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS/BApS), Information Technology (IT) Degree.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  4. Payscale. “Master of Science (MS), Information Technology (IT) Degree.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer and Information Technology Occupations.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  6. Grand View Research. “Research Reports in Next Generation Technologies.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.grandviewresearch.com/.
  7. Exploding Topics. “Percent of Corporate Data Stored in the Cloud (2024).” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://explodingtopics.com/.
  8. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer Network Architects.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  9. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer Systems Analysts.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  10. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Database Administrators and Architects.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  11. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Data Scientists.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  12. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Information Security Analysts.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  13. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer and Information Systems Managers.” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.