MSIT — Master of Science in Information Technology

Overview

The Master of Science in Information Technology is a technical graduate programme delivered in partnership with Westcliff University (USA), designed for graduates and IT professionals who want to consolidate enterprise IT expertise, lead complex infrastructures and step into senior architectural, operational and strategic roles.

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Taught in English to an international cohort

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Italian academic environment + US graduate qualification

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Applied graduate IT courses + Capstone Project

Who it's for

Graduates in IT, computer science, engineering or related quantitative disciplines, and working IT practitioners looking to formalise advanced competencies and move into senior technical, architectural or management positions.

How it's taught

Blended delivery combining live online sessions, applied workshops and on-campus moments, structured around the Unicollege 3As Academic Model — Acquire, Apply, Amplify — and aligned with the Westcliff graduate IT framework.

What you gain

A US-accredited Master qualification (Westcliff is accredited by WSCUC), a European cohort experience, and the technical, security-aware and managerial competencies to lead enterprise IT in international, multi-stakeholder environments.

Curriculum — 10 graduate IT courses + Capstone

The MSIT is structured over four terms across two academic years, covering enterprise systems, infrastructure, security, governance and emerging technologies, and concluding with a capstone IT project.

Term 1 — Foundations Term 2 — Infrastructure Term 3 — Governance Term 4 — Capstone

IT Project Management3 credits

Planning, executing and controlling complex IT projects across budget, scope and risk constraints. Covers Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery models adopted in enterprise environments.

Information Systems Architecture3 credits

Designing layered enterprise system architectures — from data and application tiers to integration patterns — aligned with business goals and technical constraints.

Database Administration3 credits

Relational and non-relational database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and high-availability strategies for production-grade systems.

Network Security3 credits

Threat models, secure network design, segmentation, intrusion detection and incident response across enterprise and hybrid-cloud topologies.

Cloud Infrastructure3 credits

Architecting and operating cloud environments on the major hyperscalers — covering compute, storage, networking, IaC and cost optimisation for production workloads.

Enterprise Systems3 credits

ERP, CRM and integration platforms in large organisations — with focus on system selection, deployment, change management and the lifecycle of business-critical applications.

IT Governance3 credits

Frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001) for steering IT investment, performance and risk in alignment with organisational strategy and regulatory obligations.

Business Continuity3 credits

Business-impact analysis, disaster recovery planning, resilience engineering and continuity testing — ensuring critical services survive disruption.

Emerging Technologies3 credits

Strategic evaluation of AI, edge computing, blockchain, IoT and quantum-adjacent technologies — assessing maturity, business fit and adoption pathways.

Capstone IT Project6 credits

A supervised, end-to-end IT initiative addressing a real organisational challenge — from requirements analysis and architecture design to implementation, evaluation and presentation before a faculty committee.

Faculty voice

"Information technology is no longer a back-office function — it is the operating fabric of every modern organisation. Our MSIT graduates leave with the architectural depth and the strategic vocabulary to lead that fabric, not just maintain it." — MSIT Programme Faculty, in partnership with Westcliff University

Career paths

MSIT graduates step into senior technical, architectural and strategic roles across multinational firms, public organisations and innovation-led SMEs — in Italy, across Europe and internationally.

IT Director

Oversee the full IT function of a business unit or organisation — from infrastructure and operations to strategy, budget and team leadership.

Systems Architect

Design end-to-end enterprise system architectures, defining components, integration patterns and technology choices for large-scale platforms.

IT Consultant

Advise client organisations on IT modernisation, cloud migration, systems integration and digital transformation programmes.

IT Operations Manager

Run day-to-day IT services, infrastructure availability, support functions and SLAs across distributed and hybrid-cloud environments.

Cybersecurity Lead

Define and operationalise security posture, incident response and governance across networks, applications and cloud workloads.

Tech Strategy

Bridge IT and business leadership — shaping technology roadmaps, vendor portfolios and innovation initiatives at the executive level.

Ready to apply?

1

Submit application & documents

Rolling intake

2

Profile review & interview

Within 2 weeks

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Receive admission decision

Within 1 week

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Enrol & start MSIT

Fall & Spring intakes

Start your application

Frequently asked questions

Who awards the MSIT degree?

The MSIT is awarded in partnership with Westcliff University, a private US university based in California and accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Unicollege delivers the programme in a European academic environment.

Is it a US degree or an Italian degree?

It is a US graduate qualification awarded by Westcliff University. The Unicollege partnership provides the European delivery, cohort experience and academic support.

Do I need a technical background to apply?

A bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, engineering or a related quantitative discipline is the typical entry profile. Working IT professionals with equivalent experience are also considered.

How is the programme delivered?

The MSIT uses a blended delivery model combining live online sessions, applied workshops and on-campus moments — designed to remain compatible with full-time professional commitments.

What language is the programme taught in?

The MSIT is taught entirely in English to an international cohort. Applicants whose first language is not English provide proof of proficiency at admission.

How long does the MSIT take?

The MSIT is structured over two academic years across four terms, including the final Capstone IT Project.

Can the MSIT lead to a doctorate?

Yes. The MSIT supports onward doctoral study in technical fields — including the DIT (Doctor of Information Technology), DCS (Doctor of Computer Science) and DDSci (Doctor of Data Science) delivered with Westcliff University.