Master in Information Technology (Master's)

For Master in Information Technology (Master's), tuition is Tuition and fees are determined by the School of Graduate Studies and Research; refer to the official graduate studies website for current rates..

This programme is a concentration within the MS-IT Management degree focused on sustainability in information technology. Students engage in research projects with faculty and industry partners through an IT 590 course. The focus is on real-world challenges such as take-back programs, energy reduction, life cycle analysis, and responsible IT procurement. Research topics are selected based on faculty availability and industry collaboration opportunities.

Focus areas include Take Back Programs/Recycling, Energy Reduction, True Cost (life cycle) Analysis, Certification, Business, and IT Procurement Analysis, Technology Transition and Integration, Sustainability Research.

Students complete the MS-IT Management curriculum with IT 590 replacing ADMG 545 Research and Statistics. The concentration involves research work with faculty and industry partners over one term.

Graduates pursue roles in IT sustainability consulting, environmental technology analysis, and responsible procurement within technology organizations.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 90 credits. Required documents include a statement of objectives, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a resume. International students must meet additional requirements.

On-campus, full-time or part-time, with research conducted in a cohort-style arrangement over one term. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Central Washington University's main campus is in historic Ellensburg, Washington, where a 380-acre residential setting brings together modern learning facilities, residence halls, and athletic facilities. The university also operates six satellite locations across the state, giving students additional options in Des Moines, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Pierce County, Wenatchee, and Yakima. Ellensburg is the central campus for students seeking a residential university experience.

Academic choices include more than 135 accredited undergraduate majors and 32 accredited master's degree programs, along with minor and certificate options. Small class sizes, a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and real-world learning opportunities shape the academic experience. Programs are presented as preparation for careers of today and tomorrow, allowing students to build an academic path around their interests and goals.

Students can take part in more than 125 student organizations, movie nights, and intramural sports. Central Washington provides admissions and aid support throughout the application process, while its campus community is designed to support individual journeys to success. International students should note the distinction between the residential Ellensburg campus and the university's satellite locations, which offer programs, certificates, and learning environments closer to communities across Washington. The university's locations include facilities and programs suited to different academic and career needs.