Master of Science in Information & Communication Technologies

UW-Stout’s Master of Science degree in Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) is designed to further the education of working professionals. The degree can be completed fully online. In today’s fast-paced technical world, leaders are needed in the areas of information technology, network security, enterprise systems, digital marketing and e-learning. This graduate degree helps you become that needed leader.With a student-centered learning approach, self-motivated individuals can focus on personal goals while developing an emphasis of study customized to your specific aspirations. We invite you to look more closely, ask important questions, and discover the benefits of earning your master’s degree in Information and Communication Technologies. The program is customized for your future:

• Courses online Fall, Spring, Summer semester
• 15 credits of core courses
• 15 credits of emphasis courses you select
• 30 credits total
• Great salary increase potential

Upon completion of this program, you’ll be able to:

• Appraise the influences between society and ICT development
• Analyze the relationship between organizations and ICT
• Critique trends impacting the ICT professional
• Evaluate ICT related to one’s own career
• Forecast the influence of ICT systems
• Conduct research contributing to ICT
• Design ICT systems

You’ll develop a portfolio of course-related exhibits to align with the program objectives and your selection of emphasis courses. This program offers a customized curriculum in the following emphasis areas:

• Computer Networking and Cybersecurity
• Digital Marketing Technology
• Enterprise Technology
• Other Self-Designed Options

Certificate Options

UW-Stout offers three graduate-level professional development certificates. The certificate courses are transferable into the M.S. Information & Communication Technologies program.

• Cyber Security & Cyber Defense – Computer Networking Certificate
• Enterprise Technology Certificate
• Instructional Design Certificate

Upon completion of this program, you’ll be able to:

• Appraise the influences between society and ICT development
• Analyze the relationship between organizations and ICT
• Critique trends impacting the ICT professional
• Evaluate ICT related to one’s own career
• Forecast the influence of ICT systems
• Conduct research contributing to ICT
• Design ICT systems

You’ll develop a portfolio of course-related exhibits to align with the program objectives and your selection of emphasis courses. This program offers a customized curriculum in the following emphasis areas:

• Computer Networking and Cybersecurity
• Digital Marketing Technology
• Enterprise Technology
• Other Self-Designed Options

UW-Stout’s Master of Science degree in Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) is designed to further the education of working professionals. The degree can be completed fully online. In today’s fast-paced technical world, leaders are needed in the areas of information technology, network security, enterprise systems, digital marketing and e-learning. This graduate degree helps you become that needed leader.

All prospective graduate students at UW-Stout must follow a standard application process through our Graduate School. Beyond that, each graduate program has specific requirements that must be met to be successfully admitted to the program:

• Program-Specific Admission Requirements
• Applicant must have an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75
• Two years of appropriate experience