Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

At Westcliff University, tuition fees are 2,600 USD per year.

Westcliff University's Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) includes a Management of Information Security module, equipping students with the skills to protect technology assets and data analytics. This program integrates technical and management knowledge, enabling students to implement and manage strategies in IT security. It also covers data analytics, ensuring students can gather, analyze, and interpret business intelligence relevant to their fields. The curriculum is designed to enhance the technical acumen of current information technologists, providing them with the tools to excel in their careers.

The MSIT program is structured to encourage five key educational outcomes, including the creation and presentation of strategic plans for complex technology systems, the improvement of computer systems through data gathering and analysis, and the collaboration on technology management systems to meet business decision-makers' needs. The program also emphasizes the evaluation of legal, regulatory, and ethical solutions in protecting data and information technologies.

Westcliff University’s main campus is in Irvine, California, in Southern California’s greater Orange County community. The university also lists locations in Corona, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Toronto, and Nepal. International students can study at the Southern California campus or online from their home country, with online classes and remote internship opportunities available across its degrees.

Academic work spans business, technology and engineering, education, law, and nursing. Programs include bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate options, with subjects such as business analytics, computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, education, legal studies, and nursing. Classroom instruction connects with the real world of business, STEM, and education. Professors working in their fields bring practical experience into teaching, and the university lists a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Students from more than 80 countries have sought Westcliff’s education in the United States, while its fast facts refer to more than 9,000 students from over 110 countries. The MBA includes a SMART Consulting Capstone, where teams of no more than five research markets, analyze problems, and develop recommendations with guidance from faculty, executives, and mentors. Students may also join the Westcliff Warriors athletics program. The Irvine campus is located at 17877 Von Karman Ave, 4th Floor, Irvine, California 92614.