Your Future in Information Technology

The Master of Science in information technology is a cross-disciplinary degree well-suited for students in the information technology or computer science fields. The program blends Master of Science in computer science courses with leadership and managerial courses offered in the Nielsen College of Business.

The program allows students with an eye toward leadership roles such as chief information officer and chief technology officer to grow their technical and managerial skills. Students will take courses such as Fundamentals of Leadership, Servant Leadership, Leading Organizational Change and Transformation and more. Faculty are always available and easy to approach for questions and help.  

The program consists of 30 hours with a thesis option or non-thesis option. Students electing the non-thesis route will choose from classes such as Data Mining, Advanced Computer Architecture, and Applied Cryptography.

We offer a flexible learning format, either an in class or online format to meet students’ needs.  Knowledge learned in our classrooms can be applied immediately. Our unique Christian environment allows us to not only teach knowledge but also provides students an opportunity to apply learned knowledge ethically.  

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Accreditation:

Charleston Southern University’s accreditation can be found here.

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Application Requirements

  • Graduate Application
  • Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended 
  • Resume
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related fields
  • TOEFL test scores for international students

In the Information Technology program, you’ll take courses like…

  • Network Penetration and Ethical Hacking
  • Advanced Network Security
  • Open-Source Software Engineering
  • Distributed Database Systems
  • Power and Influence
  • Compiler Construction
  • Data Mining

Program Director

Vallerie Sessions

Valerie Sessions

Director of Graduate Study in Computer Science
Evsessions@csuniv.edu

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Ashby Hall

Ashby Hall houses classrooms, labs, computer labs, an auditorium and faculty offices for math and computer science. Named for H. E. Ashby.

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Science Building

The building houses chemistry, biology and research labs, faculty offices and classrooms. A greenhouse is located adjacent to the science building. The greenhouse contains more than 50 different varieties of orchids, both hybrids and species, along with more than 30 species of carnivorous plants.

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Science and Engineering Building

The Science and Engineering Building is a 17,500-square-foot space that houses labs, office space, and work rooms for student and faculty use in the engineering program.

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