Information Technology, DIT
Advance your career in the growing field of information technology. This program leverages industry expertise, challenges paradigms and emphasizes technical skills to help you move forward in your professional field. You'll learn to combine applied research, industry practices and leadership to build innovative solutions to complex industry challenges.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The Doctor of Information Technology program prepares you to be a innovative leader and improve your knowledge and skills in the technology innovations that are key to leading and influencing organizations. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach that leverages multiple courses for building competencies, enabling you to innovate reliable, effective and secure communications networks; design and implement secure systems for employees and customers; and leverage data models and architecture to support business decisions using data analytics.
You develop the engineering skills and professional competencies of collaboration, communication, agility and teamwork to advance your leadership career. You use leading technologies, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
60 credit hours including the required applied project course (IFT 793)
Required Core (12 credit hours) Restricted Electives (15 credit hours) Electives or Research (21 credit hours) Other Requirements (3 credit hours) Culminating Experience (9 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information When approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, 15 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree can be applied to this program.
IFT 601 Applied Cybersecurity Systems Analysis (3)
IFT 602 Data Science Programming and Optimization (3)
IFT 603 Technology Strategic Leadership and Ethics (3)
IFT 604 Applied Research and Development Solutions (3)
IFT 701 Applied Doctoral Project Initiation (3)
IFT 793 Applied Project (9)
Students should consult with advising for recommended 500- and 600-level electives.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants must have earned a master's degree in information technology, information sciences, cybersecurity, computer science, computer systems engineering, computer engineering, software engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Admission Information The resume should list education, work experience and community service. There are no minimum requirements for the resume; its purpose is to give the committee an opportunity to learn more about the candidate's interests. Letters of recommendation should come from professors, managers or supervisors, or professional associates.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Priority* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 08/15 | Priority* |
*A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space-available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Admission Services.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Program graduates have the skills necessary to pursue senior IT leadership positions in multiple industries and settings, such as corporations, governmental organizations, industrial research centers and businesses of all sizes.
They have acquired expertise in a wide variety of industry-specific areas, including:
- cloud and distributed computing
- computer systems design and architecture
- data analytics and big data
- database information management
- information security
- natural language processing
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Information Technology
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WANER 240
polygrad@asu.edu
480-727-1874
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