George Mason University Information Technology Programs

Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University offers programs to develop expertise in applying information technology to support business applications. The programs emphasize problem-solving, communication, technical, and leadership skills. The degree in Information Technology program aims to meet the existing and emerging needs of industry by educating students on current principles and practices in the application of information technology (IT).

The program focuses on equipping graduates with effective skills for interacting at the management level as well as the technical level. Graduates are hired in positions that focus on the application of IT in an increasing number of emerging sub-disciplines, including network administration and telecommunications, information security, web development and multimedia, database technology and programming, and health information technology.