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First of its kind in Canada! Concordia University of Edmonton is excited to bring you a new Master’s program dedicated to the information technology sector – the Master of Science in Information Technology.

From foundations to emerging technology

This Master’s program provides you with a well-balanced curriculum to explore, covering topics from the foundations of advanced IT through to emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

You will learn to distinguish and deal with complex and unpredictable professional IT environments as you develop the necessary soft skills to communicate your ideas, issues and conclusions clearly and effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc in IT) is designed to provide students with theoretical and practical training as well as professional preparedness for IT careers. The curriculum includes training in the key areas of Information technology particularly in programming, networking, data management, and infrastructure.

The Master of Science in Information Technology is a 33-credit, 16-month program with a single intake for Fall term and 4 terms of full course loads of 15 credits in first Fall term, 12 credits in Winter term, 3 credits in a 13-week Spring semester, and 3 credits in second Fall term.

A. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Concordia University of Edmonton has designed the MSc in IT program to develop IT professionals that are knowledgeable in their field; experts who are innovators and transformers of information technologies. Students will be expected to identify, assess, and apply a range of theoretical perspectives and technical skills as they investigate the processes and outcomes of information technology. Our aim is for graduates to find meaningful employment and to be successful in different contexts, either in industry, government, or in independent consulting work (business owners).

The proposed MSc (IT) degree is designed to equip graduates with the right combination of knowledge and practical expertise to solve computing technology problems in organizations that depend on information technology, as well as the skills and knowledge required for IT research and related academic work.

More specifically, the program learning objectives are designed so that students will:

develop technical skills progressively, beginning with their first courses, and then apply their accumulating knowledge to practical problems throughout the curriculum;
prepare for a professional career in information technology, as well as careers in fields such as business, law, medicine, and management, by establishing a foundation for lifelong learning and development; and
be provided with a foundation for further graduate work in
information technology.

Upon completing the Master of Science Degree Program in Information Technology, students will have

Ability to apply knowledge in key areas of IT, such as software development, networking, and other emerging information
technologies;
Ability to lead and manage technology, strategic alignment,
business development, and the development and application of
relevant policies;
Use rigorous research skills to evaluate and address IT-related challenges and develop robust solutions;
Communicate technical information and IT solutions to the
global community;
Use IT skills in an ethical and professional manner; and
Exhibit effective collaborative and leadership skills.