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Master of Information Technology

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Master of Information Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology

12-22 months

10-12 courses, 15-20 hours per week

$15,000 USD total cost

About $500 x 30 credits = $15,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required

Save up to $1,500

Earn up to 3 credits toward the core degree curriculum with your prior learning on Coursera

Advance your IT career with hands-on, project-based learning

The Illinois Tech Master of Information Technology (MIT) is designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance into leadership roles. The program blends advanced management strategies with in-demand technical skills to prepare you to lead teams and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.

Through a career-focused, project-based curriculum, you will gain hands-on experience solving real-world IT challenges. You will build skills in full-stack web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, databases, and open-source frameworks, while working on applied projects in web applications, network configuration, virtualization, and cloud technologies. This hands-on experience culminates in a capstone project that integrates multiple technologies and prepares you to make an immediate impact in senior-level roles.

Instead of a traditional application, enrollment is granted if you hold a bachelor’s degree and successfully complete one of two pathways: Hardware and Operating Systems Foundation or the Google IT Support Professional Certificate. Upon full admission, the specialization certificate will count directly toward your Master of Information Technology degree.

What sets this program apart?

Lead with technical and strategic vision
Go beyond implementation to master the advanced technologies and effective management practices that drive enterprise strategy.
Demonstrate your readiness
Secure your admission by completing one of these two specializations: The Hardware and Operating Systems Foundation or the Google IT Support Professional Certificate.
Save with prior learning credit
Lower your overall costs by applying for credit from eligible Coursera coursework, making the high-value tuition even more accessible.
Earn a credential from a national leader
Study at a university designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by top U.S. government security agencies.
Translate theory into immediate impact
Apply your learning right away through hands-on, job-relevant projects designed to solve current, real-world IT challenges.
Fit an advanced degree into your life
The fully online format is built for the realities of a senior-level career, giving you the flexibility to learn on your schedule.

Applications for the Summer 2026 cohort are open!

  • Final deadline: July 13, 2026

Upcoming events

  • July 8: Illinois Tech Online Bachelor of IT & Master of IT Office Hours - Register here

Additional resources

Summer 2026 final deadline: July 13

Enroll in your first course or request more information.


Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology

12-22 months

10-12 courses, 15-20 hours per week

$15,000 USD total cost

About $500 x 30 credits = $15,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required

Save up to $1,500

Earn up to 3 credits toward the core degree curriculum with your prior learning on Coursera

Accredited degree (100% online)

Offered by Illinois Institute of Technology

12-22 months

10-12 courses, 15-20 hours per week

$15,000 USD total cost

About $500 x 30 credits = $15,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course

No application required

Degree admission is entirely performance-based. Bachelor's degree is required

Save up to $1,500

Earn up to 3 credits toward the core degree curriculum with your prior learning on Coursera

Advance your IT career with hands-on, project-based learning

The Illinois Tech Master of Information Technology (MIT) is designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance into leadership roles. The program blends advanced management strategies with in-demand technical skills to prepare you to lead teams and drive innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.

Through a career-focused, project-based curriculum, you will gain hands-on experience solving real-world IT challenges. You will build skills in full-stack web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, databases, and open-source frameworks, while working on applied projects in web applications, network configuration, virtualization, and cloud technologies. This hands-on experience culminates in a capstone project that integrates multiple technologies and prepares you to make an immediate impact in senior-level roles.

Instead of a traditional application, enrollment is granted if you hold a bachelor’s degree and successfully complete one of two pathways: Hardware and Operating Systems Foundation or the Google IT Support Professional Certificate. Upon full admission, the specialization certificate will count directly toward your Master of Information Technology degree.

What sets this program apart?

Lead with technical and strategic vision
Go beyond implementation to master the advanced technologies and effective management practices that drive enterprise strategy.
Demonstrate your readiness
Secure your admission by completing one of these two specializations: The Hardware and Operating Systems Foundation or the Google IT Support Professional Certificate.
Save with prior learning credit
Lower your overall costs by applying for credit from eligible Coursera coursework, making the high-value tuition even more accessible.
Earn a credential from a national leader
Study at a university designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by top U.S. government security agencies.
Translate theory into immediate impact
Apply your learning right away through hands-on, job-relevant projects designed to solve current, real-world IT challenges.
Fit an advanced degree into your life
The fully online format is built for the realities of a senior-level career, giving you the flexibility to learn on your schedule.

Applications for the Summer 2026 cohort are open!

  • Final deadline: July 13, 2026

Upcoming events

  • July 8: Illinois Tech Online Bachelor of IT & Master of IT Office Hours - Register here

Additional resources

No application needed

Instead of a traditional application, this degree uses a performance-based admission model. To be admitted, you must provide proof of your bachelor’s degree and successfully complete one of two pathways.

Learn more

*Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the successful course completion required to qualify for performance-based admission. Review the admissions process for this degree program for more information. Click on a specific course for details.

Illinois Tech offers competitive tuition with flexible payment options

  • $15,000 USD tuition total

    Competitive pricing with flexible options.
  • Pay-as-you-go tuition

    Work at your own pace and pay for courses one-at-a-time.
  • Financial aid opportunities

    Illinois Tech encourages you to seek tuition reimbursement through your employer.

Advance your career as you build toward a degree

Not ready to apply? Illinois Institute of Technology offers multiple options for you to start learning in a degree course before committing to the program. Gain in-demand skills with the knowledge that you can leverage your learning toward a master’s degree.

By completing degree-related courses, Specializations, or Professional Certificates, you’ll attain career credentials and you may request that your prior learning be applied toward the Master of Information Technology later on. 

Choose the path that is right for you, so you get the most out of your time and money while enjoying the flexibility to pursue a degree when you’re ready.

Explore eligible content

*Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.

Summer 2026 final deadline: July 13

Don't miss your chance to join this cohort!

Build toward a degree

When you complete these programs, you may have learning recognized for credit toward this degree, if you are admitted and enroll.¹

¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.


Build toward a degree

These courses are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.

Frequently asked questions

The certificate will state that the student has earned a Master of Information Technology from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Yes. Illinois Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The university is also designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Yes. Learners can begin with non-credit content to sample the learning experience, then upgrade later to the for-credit version and apply that credit toward the full degree, subject to program requirements.

Yes. Illinois Tech holds one Commencement ceremony each year in May, and students in the program may attend.

Yes. Online students learn from the same faculty and benefit from the same emphasis on faculty interaction, rigorous academics, and hands-on learning as on-campus students.

Yes. Eligible students may use VA education and training benefits by following Illinois Tech’s required process:

  1. Apply for VA benefits with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (if you have already not done so) and obtain your certificate of eligibility. For more information on how to apply, please visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
  2. Send a digital copy of your certificate of eligibility via email to Christopher Lee at clee106@iit.edu.
  3. Register for PBA courses via the Application and PBA Course Registration Form. This is important to avoid tuition charges at registration time.
  4. Certifying VA benefits can take up to three weeks after the start of the term.
  5. You are still responsible for the tuition if the VA benefit certification does not go through for any reason.

Admission is performance-based rather than application-based. To enroll as a degree-seeking student, learners must provide proof of a bachelor’s degree and successfully complete one of two entry options: the Hardware and Operating Systems Foundation Certificate or the Google IT Support Professional Certificate. The completed certificate counts toward the degree after full admission.

The program is designed to be completed in 12 to 22 months. Students should expect 10 to 12 courses overall and plan for about 15 to 20 hours of study per week.

Total tuition is $15,000, based on 30 credits at about $500 per credit. The program uses a pay-as-you-go model, so students pay course by course rather than upfront. Eligible prior learning on Coursera can count for up to 3 credits and reduce total cost by as much as $1,500.

The curriculum combines advanced management strategies with technical IT skills, including full-stack web development, databases, open-source frameworks, web applications, network configuration, virtualization, and cloud technologies. The program concludes with a capstone project that integrates multiple technologies in a practical setting.

Summer 2026 final deadline: July 13

Don't miss your chance to join this cohort!