North Carolina Computers & IT Masters Overview

Earning a masters degree in one of the related fields of information technology, computer technology or computer science is a solid educational choice and provides the skills and specialized knowledge necessary to increase your employment opportunities and income potential in the expanding field of computers and IT. While a bachelors degree is generally sufficient for entering the field in an entry-level position, a masters degree can act as a springboard into management and supervisory positions or becoming an expert in a particular discipline.

Online colleges offering Master programs

Online and campus-based masters degree programs in computer and information technology provide a wide range of options from which to choose, including Master of Art, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees. Specializations and majors available in these graduate programs include information security management, interactive communication, information assurance, information technology project management, information technology management, information technology security, graphic design, special effects animation, computer animation, computer science, networks and communications management, software engineering, e-commerce management, business information systems, electronics and computer technology, and information systems management.

Entering a masters program is your opportunity to participate in advanced courses and to acquire high-level skills and knowledge in your chosen specialization. Obtaining a masters degree in a computer-related field also provides the platform for career advancement and becoming recognized as an expert in your field.

Take the next step in your IT career and enroll in a masters program to earn your graduate degree in computer and information technology. To find the online or campus-based masters degree program that is right for you, browse our comprehensive list of schools below.

Online Colleges Offering Computers & IT Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Bachelor's and Master's degrees: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.

Accreditation  

Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Accreditation  

Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.,( one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies).

Accreditation  

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

North Carolina Campus Colleges Offering Computers & IT Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Master's
  • Bachelor's
Accreditation  

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Accreditation  

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Programs Offered  
  • Computer Science
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