Information Technology

With an information technology degree from La Salle, you will be well prepared to dive into a promising career among a wide variety of ever-growing fields of technology including:

• Computer network specialists
• Computer security specialists
• Database administrators
• Web programmers

La Salle graduates have recently secured internships or full-time employment upon graduation among companies and brands including:

• Northrop Grumman
• Vanguard
• Comcast
• Einstein Hospital

The Master of Information Technology program, a multi-disciplinary program in the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business, provides the foundation of information technology and the leadership skills needed for mid- to high-level information technology or systems managers.
There is ample evidence that for-profit and non-profit companies have a significant need for such leaders with the widespread use of information technology. Industry studies report that it is important for both the technical and the business sides to better understand each other’s jobs and functions, especially as technical people assume project management roles.
By establishing a set of core competencies, the program will enable the students to acquire the conceptual foundation of leadership skills and technology concepts. Thus it will enable them to advance their professional careers as leaders in information technology and to effectively manage human and technical resources. Core competencies include leadership, human resources, project management, communications, financial management, and technical competencies.
The program is offered in a 100 percent online format. Each course is 8-weeks in length allowing students to take two courses per semester. Students participate in synchronous sessions using a learning management system.
A five-year bachelor’s to graduate program is also available.

Why study Information Technology at La Salle? Some reasons include:

• Hands-on, interactive computer labs, each developed with a specific student population and curriculum content in mind.
• Alliances with both Microsoft and SAP provide students with software download capabilities instead of the need to purchase them externally.
• One-on-one attention and feedback from professors who are recognized experts, also benefiting from class sizes averaging 22 students.
• Undergraduate research opportunities, largely during the summer, often working with faculty to co-author papers and present at professional conferences.
• An invaluable location with Center City Philadelphia at your doorstep. You’re prepared with the internship and subsequent employment opportunities among the region’s top medical, healthcare, pharmaceutical, science, and research organizations, including corporate leaders.
• Guidance and dedication from professors who are recognized scholars of their industry.
• A close-knit community our well-read cohort of faculty, staff, Christian Brothers and fellow students ignite meaningful discussion and collaboration, as well as lifelong friendships.
• Unbeatable value based on a proven return-on-investment. That’s why Money magazine cited La Salle fifth on its list of “50 Colleges that Add the Most Value in 2016, along with mentions in S. News and World Reports, Forbes, and the Economist.