Information Technology (MS) at Northwestern University

Programme overview

The MSIT pairs technology with business strategy to prepare senior IT leaders. It is designed for experienced IT professionals and taught by academic professors and IT and business executives, with cohorts of 25-30 students.

Faculty: McCormick School of Engineering | Duration: Part-time: 2 academic years; full-time: 10-13 academic months | Intake: September (fall quarter) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

The curriculum is roughly 70% technical and 30% business and management courses, including communication for driving organizational change. Part-time classes meet Saturdays; full-time classes meet Saturdays and weekdays with an optional summer internship.

Career pathways

Graduates move into areas such as cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, data analytics and consulting, supported by an Industry Advisory Board, guest lecturers, alumni networking and mentorship.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (eligible three-year foreign degrees considered). No minimum GPA; successful applicants typically have 3.0/4.0 or higher. GRE/GMAT not required (optional). Work experience: 1-2 years relevant for technical undergraduate degrees, 3 or more years for non-technical. At least two letters of recommendation. International applicants: TOEFL 90 or IELTS 7 unless undergraduate coursework was taught in English. Deadlines: full-time Round 1 March 1, Round 2 June 15; part-time Round 1 June 15, Round 2 August 1; later applications on a space-available basis. Fall entry only.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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