DRIVE INNOVATIVE IT SOLUTIONS

The role of information technology (IT) in today’s business landscape has never been more crucial. Organizations require leaders who can navigate the complexities of information technology systems and articulate the value of technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders. As an IT leader, you’ll have the opportunity to drive change, shape strategy and help organizations achieve their goals.

A flexible ONLINE MASTER’S PROGRAM

Forge your own path in the future of tech leadership with USD’s MS in IT Leadership. This program not only equips you to understand and manage complex IT systems but also offers the exciting opportunity to specialize your skills through elective pathways in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or Cybersecurity. By choosing one of these in-demand fields, you’ll gain targeted expertise to propel your career and develop innovative solutions for the IT challenges of tomorrow.

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“Through our program, we aim to develop leaders who have earned influence and possess the skills to break down silos and articulate the business value of solutions. Our graduates will be equipped to lead cross-functional teams and evaluate an organization’s mission, resources, and constraints to develop effective IT solutions that drive success.”

-Dr. Paul Evans, PhD, Academic Director

STUDENT TESTIMONIAls

Who Is This Degree For?

The Information Technology Leadership master’s degree is designed for individuals who aspire to advance their careers in the field of IT to become industry leaders. This program is ideal for IT professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge to assume more senior leadership roles within their organizations.

This includes individuals holding job titles such as:

• IT Manager
• Project Manager
• DevOps Engineer
• Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
• Information Security Manager
• Network Administrator
• Database Administrator
• Cloud Solutions Architect
• Business Analyst
• Information Technology Management
• Information Systems

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Graduates of the MS-ITL program will be equipped to evaluate the mission, resources and constraints of an organization to develop, communicate, deploy and maintain effective IT solutions — even if they are not subject matter experts in every technical specialization. This comprehensive approach to IT leadership prepares graduates for a wide range of positions and roles, including Staff Engineer, IT Director, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and more.

The degree you will earn as an online graduate is the same as that earned by campus-based students. Further, you can take advantage of a wealth of career support resources through University of San Diego’s Career Development Center, like in-person and virtual career fairs with employers, access to job board opportunities via the Torero Alumni Network, plus benefits, events and communities available through the USD Alumni Association.

ELECTIVES

As part of the MS-ITL program, you have the option to customize your IT Leadership degree to achieve unique skill development objectives through the following electives:

Comprehensive Foundation in AI: Best suited for professionals with a STEM background or programming experience who are interested in leading the development of machine learning systems, intelligent automation and AI-enabled technologies.

Cyber Security: Designed for IT professionals, engineers and analysts looking to lead security operations, manage organizational risk and implement technical solutions that protect infrastructure and data in critical environments.

Data Science: Ideal for professionals who want to use data to guide business strategy, build predictive models and develop advanced analytical capabilities that support leadership roles across industries.