The Graduate Program in Information Technology is designed for IT professionals with solid programming experience or a strong background in mathematics.
Gain specialized IT training
You acquire deep technical and theoretical knowledge in 1 of the following concentrations:
- Software engineering
- Information management systems
- Mathematics and computation
- Digital media arts and instructional design
Learn about the concentrations and review the degree requirements.
Take on-campus and online classes
Although the degree cannot be earned entirely online, there are a range of on-campus and online classes.
Consider your career possibilities
Through a recent survey of IT alumni, we learned that the candidates are primarily working in fields like business, education, IT, and visual arts.
They hold positions such as analyst, associate professor, CEO, IT manager, principal software engineer, quality assurance lead, president, and web developer. The vast majority—80 percent—were satisfied with the program’s ability to prepare them to enter or advance within their chosen profession.
One respondent shared, “Education advanced my technical skills, improved my career and salary. Did everything you could hope. The IT courses are practical and relevant to the current job market.”
Learn from a faculty of experts
Below are a few of our expert faculty members; see the computer science courses for more.
- Harry R. Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University
- David P. Heitmeyer, Senior Software Product Architect/Engineer, iCommons, Office of the CIO, Harvard University
- Scott Bradner, Harvard University Technology Security Officer, Office of the CIO
- Bakhtiar Mikhak, Co-Founder of Media Modifications, Ltd.
Also check out who serves on the program’s advisory board.
Earn a Harvard degree
The degree is awarded by Harvard University and is the Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies with a concentration in information technology.
Admission
Before applying, you must have completed 3 courses from the program curriculum and earned at least a B in each. Read about admission criteria and how to apply in Admission.
The Harvard Extension advantage
Being a student in a Harvard Extension School program has its perks. In addition to privileges afforded you by a Harvard student ID card, you have access to academic advising, financial aid, career counseling, early registration, and more. See Candidate Perks.