Lead the future of technology with a Master’s in Information Technology
Blend advanced technical knowledge with strategic business thinking. Our MSIT prepares you to lead at the intersection of innovation and application in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
DEAC AccreditedWhere technical mastery meets strategic leadership.
This comprehensive program goes beyond technical proficiency — it shapes future IT leaders equipped with advanced technical knowledge, strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the business-technology interface. Discover how the MSIT can catapult your career to new heights in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
What makes our MSIT different
A program designed around the realities of a working professional’s life.
Broad-range curriculum
The MSIT curriculum’s broad range of courses supports the foundation for many different career paths.
Personalized attention & support
Academic Advisors, Deans, Faculty, Financial Aid and Career Services see each student as an individual — never a number.
Taught by industry professionals
Instructors who’ve spent time in the field bring real-world scenarios, problem-solving and networking opportunities to every course.
MSIT program at a glance
Study fully online, or blended at our Salem, VA campus.
Master of Science in Information Technology
Complete this program in 24 months.
- Credits36 credit hours
- Length24 months
- DeliveryFull distance, or blended
- LocationsSalem, VA (blended track)
- Open toU.S. and F1 visa students
What our students say
Each course gives you enough time to delve deeper…it allows you to put out your thought process, accompanied with research. It makes you a well-versed, independent researcher.
Dr. Monica BansalCurrent StudentThat’s a big yes, I will recommend students, especially international students, to UoF because I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to get a terminal degree. There’s a lot of flexibility and [they’re] very accommodating.
Dr. Rayfurd Thompson2024 GraduateEntry requirements
A bachelor’s degree plus a qualifying GPA. Professional experience is evaluated by the Chief Academic Officer to ensure relevancy.
Master’s degree
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution, or an appropriately certified foreign institution, plus one of the following:
- 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) at the bachelor’s level, or
- 3.0 GPA for the last 9 credit hours of graduate coursework, or
- A GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
International (F1 visa) students
Choose the blended track at our Salem, VA campus to meet visa requirements, alongside the standard entry requirements above.
Additional requirements may apply for non-native English speaking students.
Accreditation, aid & transfer credit
Accredited
University of Fairfax is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Scholarships & aid
Our Financial Services Team will sit down with you to identify sources of financial assistance — we’re committed to finding solutions for those who qualify. Please note: Federal Financial Aid is not yet available to students of University of Fairfax.
Transfer credits
Up to 18 semester credits equivalent to our courses in content, credit and level, taken for graduate credit as part of a degree or graduate certificate program from an accredited institution, may be transferred in.
Up to 18 credits →Ready to lead in information technology?
Talk with an admissions advisor about the MSIT, your eligibility and how to pay for it.