Master of Information Technology (MIT) with a concentration in Application Development

From mission-critical business systems to e-commerce and the Internet, information technology is not only an industry in its own right but also a fundamental building block of all other industries. As a result, it is expected to be among the fastest growing fields through 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In spite of this growth, competition for jobs will remain fierce, with employers looking for candidates with an increasing level of skill and education to keep pace with the rapidly changing technology.

The AIU Information Technology program was created in response to that need. The team-based program is dedicated to providing graduates with the industry-current IT skills required in today's competitive market. Our dynamic, flexible curriculum is based on market demand, and designed to keep pace with changing technologies.

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) with a concentration in Application Development is designed to combine essential technology skills with business and management skills to help promote students' success in the job market.

Career Opportunities

The MIT with a concentration in Application Development can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career in:

Application Engineer
Software Engineer-Application Development
Application Development Manager
Web Developer-Enterprise Application Development
Application Development Analyst

Challenging, Relevant Coursework

The MIT with a concentration in Application Development features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. The program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of duties and responsibilities in virtually every sector of the economy. In addition to key business disciplines, the program covers such topics as Java programming, creating stand-alone and e-commerce web applications, and IT project management.

Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:

Evaluate the development of enterprise information systems and the management of projects and development teams.
Develop a network design and implementation plan.
Explain networking models and protocols.
Create and manage databases.
Use object-oriented programming concepts to create applications.
Explain the software development life cycle.
Research and select new technologies for use in information systems.
Identify and analyze current trends, opportunities, and challenges in information management.