Advance your career with 91ºÚÁÏÍø Empire’s online Master of Science in Information Technology
(MSIT).
Designed for working professionals, this flexible program builds your expertise in cybersecurity, enterprise systems, network administration, and IT management.
With core courses, electives, and a hands-on capstone, ²â´Ç³Ü’l±ô gain the real-world skills to lead and innovate in today’s tech-driven world.
Earn your M.S. in Information Technology online and build advanced skills in cybersecurity,
enterprise systems, and IT leadership. This flexible, career-focused program prepares
you to solve complex tech challenges and step into high-level roles in IT management,
systems administration, and technology strategy across industries.
The deadline for the Fall 2026 term is August 7. How to 91ºÚÁÏÍø
Gain the Advanced IT Skills Employers Need
Manage enterprise systems and networks
Secure digital environments and data
Lead IT teams and tech projects
Solve real-world IT challenges
For comprehensive information about our courses, please visit our course catalog.
Level Up Your Career With a Master’s in IT
An online MS in IT prepares you to lead in high-demand industries across the public and private sectors.
Possible career paths include:
IT Director or Manager
Network or Systems Administrator
Cybersecurity Specialist
Enterprise Architect
Technology Consultant
I chose 91ºÚÁÏÍø Empire because of the ability to travel for work while achieving my educational
goals.
Justin P.
MS, '24
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Advance Your Career with a Master’s in IT
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to an M.S. in Information
Technology as smooth and rewarding as possible. Our dedicated advisors will help you
stay on track, build advanced technical and leadership skills, and move closer to
a career in IT management, cybersecurity, systems administration, or tech consulting.
Our faculty have spent decades honing their craft and are all about supporting
you in any way they can. They will do more than help you earn an online accounting
degree. They’ll teach you to challenge yourself and find new ways to solve problems.
Dr. Hurd leads instruction and curriculum design for our Master of Science in Information
Technology and Master of Science in Cybersecurity programs. Before joining Empire
State University, he brought his expertise to 91ºÚÁÏÍø Albany, Southern New Hampshire
University, Excelsior University, and Hudson Valley Community College.
He holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics, a Master
of Science in Teaching Mathematics, and a Ph.D. in Information Sciences with a focus
on Information Assurance and Online Learning.
In 2012, while at Hudson Valley, he was honored with the 91ºÚÁÏÍø Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Teaching.
Lila Rajabion
Associate Professor
Lila Rajabion is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Master of Science in Information
Technology (MSIT) and MS in Cybersecurity at 91ºÚÁÏÍø, where she teaches
and develops the MSIT curriculum with a concentration in cybersecurity and web design.
She has more than 20 years of experience conducting research and providing consulting
in various dimensions of IT combined in the academia and private sectors.