Information Technology, DIT
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Information Security, Information Technology, Natural Language Processing, approved for STEM-OPT extension
Advance your career in the growing field of information technology. This program leverages industry expertise, challenges paradigms and emphasizes technical skills to help you propel your professional journey forward. Learn to combine applied research, industry practices and leadership to build innovative solutions to complex industry challenges.
The Doctor of Information Technology program is designed for innovative leaders who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in the technology innovations that are key to leading and influencing organizations. The program provides a multidisciplinary approach that leverages multiple courses for building competencies to innovate reliable, effective and secure communications networks; to design and implement secure systems for both employees and customers; and to leverage data models and architecture to support business decisions from data analytics.
Students develop the engineering skills and professional competencies of collaboration, communication, agility and teamwork to advance their leadership career. Students use leading technologies, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science, to prepare to work in large corporations, government agencies and small businesses.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
60 credit hours including required applied project course (IFT 793)
Required Core (12 credit hours) Restricted Electives (21 credit hours) Electives or Research (18 credit hours) Other Requirements (3 credit hours) Culminating Experience (6 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 degree.
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 (6)
Students should consult with advising for recommended 500- and 600-level electives.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
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:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- letter of intent
- professional resume
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Admission Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
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.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 01/15 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 08/15 | Priority |
Graduates have the skills necessary to aspire to senior IT leadership positions in multiple industries, such as corporations, governmental organizations and industrial research centers.
Graduates 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
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Admission deadlines
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
