100% Online MS in Applied Information Technology

Top 5: Online Master’s in IT1

Flexible and Asynchronous Online Coursework

Highly Credentialed Faculty

Four 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 four concentrations that provide a springboard to the field that interests you.

  • Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • 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 20252
  • Employers are projected to post over 317,000 IT job openings each year from 2024 to 20343
  • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Elevate Your Abilities with 4 Concentrations

Explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, including large language models, generative AI, multimodal learning, and more. You’ll build a strong understanding of how AI techniques apply to real-world problems in the rapidly growing IT industry, which is projected to have more than 300,000 job openings every year through 2034.3

Course Highlights

  • AI Application Development
  • AI-Driven Big Data Essentials
  • Information Technology, Ethics, and Society

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 2022.4

Course Highlights

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

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 28.7% from 2025 to 2030.4

Course Highlights

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

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 more than 30% from 2025 to 2030.4

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, as demand for tech roles seems to hover in the stratosphere.5 Through 2034, IT is expected to grow faster than most fields, with roles offering median salaries that topped $100,000 in 2024 — more than double the average salary.3

In-Demand IT Careers

Computer Network Architect $130,390 per year6

Computer Systems Analyst $103,790 per year7

Database Architect $123,100 per year8

Data Scientist $112,590 per year9

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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  1. Best College Reviews. “Best Master’s in Information Technology Online.” Retrieved March 10, 2026, from https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/.
  2. U.S. News and World Report. “George Mason University Rankings.” Retrieved January 25, 2025, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer and Information Technology Occupations.” Retrieved March 10, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. Grand View Research. “Research Reports in Next Generation Technologies.” Retrieved March 12, 2026, from https://www.grandviewresearch.com/.
  5. Exploding Topics. “Percent of Corporate Data Stored in the Cloud (2024).” Retrieved December 18, 2023, from https://explodingtopics.com/.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer Network Architects.” Retrieved March 10, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  7. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Computer Systems Analysts.” Retrieved March 10, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  8. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Database Administrators and Architects.” Retrieved March 10, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  9. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Data Scientists.” Retrieved March 10, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.