Rutgers and Stevens both serve the New York/New Jersey technology market, but Rutgers’ MITA is organized around technology, analytics and specialized concentrations while Stevens’ MSIS is a business-school information-systems degree with analytics, AI and process-innovation options.
| Factor | Rutgers | Stevens |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | Master of Information Technology & Analytics | MS Information Systems |
| Length | 30 credits; about 1–1.5 years full-time | 33 credits |
| Format | Full- or part-time; Newark | Full- or part-time; campus or online |
| STEM | Yes | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High | High |
| Testing | GMAT/GRE optional | GMAT/GRE optional |
Curriculum difference
Rutgers offers concentrations in AI/ML/Data Science, cybersecurity, and operations research/business analytics. Stevens combines information systems with analytics, process innovation and cybersecurity and offers coursework such as Management of AI Technologies and Data Analytics & Machine Learning.
Career evidence
Rutgers publishes employment counts and recent employer/role examples rather than a standardized salary figure. Stevens publishes employer and role evidence but not a current MSIS-specific cohort placement or starting-salary statistic. These are useful signals, but they are not directly comparable outcome measures.
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Based on program data reviewed/verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.