Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program at Abu Dhabi University is offered by the College of Engineering. The program requires the completion of either 9 graduate level courses (27 credit hours) in addition to a master’s thesis (6 credit hours) or 9 graduate-level courses (27 credit hours) in addition to a capstone project (3 credit hours).

The program accepts students with Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related fields. Students who lack background in certain IT subdisciplines, as per their undergraduate transcript, may be admitted conditionally. Such students will need to take some undergraduate level courses determined by the Program Director upon admission to the program. These courses will be considered as remedial courses and will not be counted towards fulfilling the graduation requirement.

The mission of the MSIT program is aligned with ADU mission by providing prospective students, both fresh IT graduates as well as working professionals, with an excellent opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in Information Technology. The program offers graduates a highly rewarding career-oriented graduate degree that will improve their chances and contribute to the progress of their career. The program will enable its graduates to develop an understanding of the latest Information Technology issues and to gain technical skills that are essential for effective IT professionals. The MSIT program is also aligned with the needs of the UAE and the region. The UAE economy and Abu Dhabi in particular are in high demand for IT professionals with advanced degrees to develop and manage the various growing sectors such as the banking industry, the construction industry, and the telecommunication industry.

Career Opportunities

• Obtaining a Master of Science in Information Technology from ADU opens the door for better employment opportunities in multinational high-tech companies in telecommunication and internet
• Leads to fast-track promotion and a salary increase of up to 50%

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

• Providing IT professionals with graduate-level technical knowledge that would help them conduct advanced research and solve advanced IT-related problems
• Developing the technical and analytical skills of IT professionals needed for building advanced IT systems
• Increasing the awareness of IT professionals of their social and ethical responsibilities
• Improving the effective communication skills of IT professionals
• Developing the desire of IT professionals for pursuing lifelong learning