MSIT · Current · 32 CUs

Master of Science, Information Technology

Source: WGU Program Guide·v202604·1/28/2026

About This Degree

WGU Catalog 2026-03
The Master of Science in Information Technology degree serves those with a technical background seeking to advance their careers in information technology management roles. It blends core courses on communication, project management, financial planning, risk management, and agile processes with technology strategies encompassing Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, and AI, culminating in a digital transformation leadership project. The degree assesses students through authentic, integrated, project-based work that reflects professional deliverables and tasks. Assessments incorporate cutting-edge technology issues and tools.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.

Degree History

First offered2026-02StatusCurrentCUs32

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes are not available in the current catalog edition.

Areas of Study

2 groups · 11 courses

Course groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.

Course Roster (11 courses)

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Term 1

CodeTitleCUs
E011Technical Communication3
E012Information Technology Management and Leadership3
E013Financial Planning for IT Professionals3

Term 2

CodeTitleCUs
E014Problem Solving for Technology Business Problems2
E015Project Management4
E016Risk Management and Information Technology3

Term 3

CodeTitleCUs
E017Agile Processes and Culture in Technology3
E018Cloud Strategy3
E019Cybersecurity Strategy3

Term 4

CodeTitleCUs
E020Data and AI Strategy2
E021Leading a Technology Transformation3

Total: 32 CUs across 11 courses. Degree total per catalog: 32 CUs.