| Program | Master of Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Length | 33 credits / 11 courses; full-time students can finish in 15–18 months |
| Format | Online |
| STEM | Verify current exact-program designation |
| AI Exposure | High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
Curriculum
Virginia Tech’s interdisciplinary MIT draws from both Pamplin College of Business and the College of Engineering. Students choose four core courses plus seven electives across business data analytics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, networking, software development and technology leadership. Current offerings include Innovation Pathways in AI & Machine Learning and a Data Engineering Project designed around AI/ML-serving pipelines.
Admissions
For Spring 2027, Virginia Tech lists a November 15 priority deadline and December 15 standard deadline.
Cost & admissions
- 2026–27 tuition: $1,139 per credit for all students regardless of residency.
- Estimated total program cost: $37,795.25 for the 33-credit degree, including Virginia Tech’s published library-fee estimate.
- Spring 2027: Nov. 15, 2026 priority; Dec. 15, 2026 standard deadline.
- Testing: GMAT/GRE not required.
- Format: fully online, making living costs dependent on where the student already resides.
Official sources
Career outcomes
Virginia Tech reports that, across its last three VT-MIT graduate cohorts, an average of 76% earned a promotion or salary increase within one year of completing the program. The program also publishes employer and role examples from graduate exit surveys. Because this is a career-advancement metric for a working-professional population—not a traditional first-job placement rate—MSITM.com keeps it separate from post-graduation employment statistics.
Official VT-MIT career-advancement data · Career outcomes and employers
Preparation & prerequisites
Virginia Tech explicitly says applicants do not need prior IT experience. VT-MIT was designed to provide a path into information technology for working professionals without IT backgrounds or specific undergraduate preparation in computer science or computer engineering.
Official VT-MIT admissions FAQ
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Last verified: September 17, 2026.