The Master in Information Technology (M-IT) is a two-year graduate program that introduces students to advanced theoretical and practical aspects of Information and communications technology. The program teaches concepts, techniques, and principles in information technology and further develop skills in providing IT solutions to the problems encountered by organizations and companies. Special topics like business analysis, process engineering, systems correctness, and performance are also focused on.

Recommended Undergraduate Program

Students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in the Master of Science in Information Technology should have an undergraduate degree in the information technology field. However, students who do not hold an undergraduate program in that field but still wish to pursue the program are encouraged to take at least 18 units of courses in the relevant fields.

Subjects and Curriculum

• Information System Theory and Practice
• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
• Networking and Data Communication
• Programming Languages and Data Structures
• Advanced Database Systems
• Research Methods

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

• The student must have an undergraduate degree relevant to the program

• An applicant with a degree not in line with the information technology field may still be admitted to the program as long as they take the pre-requisite courses. However, some colleges and universities admit any bachelor’s degree holders. 

• The student must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate Transcript of records (Original and Photocopy)

• Recommendation letters from former professors, deans, or colleagues

• Letter of intent

• Most recent medical and dental health record

• Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate

• Copy of undergraduate diploma

• (1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture

Areas of Specialization

• Advanced information technology

• Application development

• Information technology project management

• Networking

• Operating systems

• Telecommunications

• Database design principles.

Program Outcome

Graduates of Master of Information Technology are expected to be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the broad themes in Information Technology

• Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of networking, data management, software engineering, computer security.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the IT methodologies and frameworks used to solve complex computing problems related to at least one IT Body-of-Knowledge

• Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems.

• Effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.

• Developed and implement optimal solutions to complex computing problems using industry-recognized best practices and standards.

• Apply ethical decision making in the development, implementation, and management of IT systems

Board Exam

The Master of Information Technology does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Doctorate degree to further gain expertise in the industry. 

Career Opportunities