M.S. in Information Technology - AI Leadership for Professionals Specialization

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Master's in Information Technology with AI Leadership: Lead the AI Transformation

AI is moving into IT faster than many organizations can build the oversight, processes, and accountability around it. Franklin's M.S. in Information Technology with AI Leadership for Professionals prepares you to lead that work. You don't need to write code. You need to ask the right questions and hold AI adoption accountable. You'll learn to evaluate where AI belongs, set governance and risk controls, and lead agentic automation with the human judgment that responsible AI requires.

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Decide Where AI Belongs

Evaluate AI opportunities, readiness, and fit before adoption.

Govern Responsible AI

Set risk, ethics, and accountability standards for AI use.

Lead Agentic Automation

Design AI workflows with human oversight built in.

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Master’s in Information Technology with AI Leadership Specialization Overview

Know the Systems AI Depends On

AI decisions get made faster and with less friction when you understand the systems behind them. Franklin's 24-credit M.S. in Information Technology core gives you that ground floor across networks and cloud, databases, security, web development, project management, and IT strategy, alongside focused AI leadership study.

Make AI Governance Defensible

When AI decisions get questioned, “we thought it would work” isn’t enough. You’ll learn to define decision rights, set information boundaries, assess enterprise risk, evaluate vendors, establish escalation thresholds, and document the evidence behind AI decisions. The goal is responsible AI leadership that can hold up when the stakes get higher.

Redesign Work Around AI

Adding AI to an old workflow doesn't automatically make the work better. You'll learn to identify high-value use cases, redesign the operating model itself, and measure what shifted: cycle time, quality, cost, risk, and stakeholder confidence.

Put Agentic AI to Work With Control Built In

Agentic automation can take on multi-step work, but someone still has to decide what it can do, when it stops, and where a person steps in. You'll design no-code AI workflows with triggers, decisions, exceptions, and human review gates, then build the safeguards needed to move a workflow toward a controlled pilot.

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Master's in Information Technology with AI Leadership Courses & Curriculum

Major Area Required

ITEC 640 - Project Management (4)

This course examines various issues related to the management of information systems. Topics include: strategic planning, organizing the technology resources, means of prioritizing and selecting information technology, staffing, personnel management, and assessment.

ITEC 660 - Web Development and Deployment (4)

This course builds web applications by combining software development, database, and cloud concepts into a modern web development course. Students will use current technologies in all three areas to design, develop, and deploy web applications in cloud-based environments. Topics will include web frameworks, model-view-controller or model-view-view/model architectures, front- and back-end technologies, asynchronous web requests, database integration, security, and cloud deployment design decisions.

ITEC 670 - Network, Cloud and Systems Management (4)

This course focuses on the management and governance of an organization's information technology infrastructure. Topics include the management of large network infrastructures, cloud management, systems management, management mechanisms for data centers, network virtualization, cloud security and infrastructure governance issues and approaches. Multiple applications in areas such as commerce, science, and big data are addressed.

ITEC 690 - IT Strategy and Policy (4)

This course focuses on the value of Information Technology within an organization. For many organizations, IT is a cost; for others, it is a strategic advantage. Emphasis is placed on organizational efficiency and leadership of IT organizations to enhance business value and organizational performance.

DATA 630 - Applied Database Management (4)

This course teaches data management from an applied perspective. The topics include fundamentals of database management systems, structured query language (SQL) for data analytics, relational database design, and data warehousing.

CYSC 610 - Information Assurance (4)

This course covers the fundamentals of security in the enterprise environment. Included are coverage of risks and vulnerabilities, threat modeling, policy formation, controls and protection methods, encryption and authentication technologies, network security, cryptography, personnel and physical security issues, as well as ethical and legal issues. This foundational course serves as an introduction to many of the subsequent topics discussed in depth in later security courses. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). This exam requires additional technology, if student uses online proctoring.

Standard or Specialization

Information Technology Standard:

12 credits from levels 600-699 in the following subjects: CYSC, COMP, CLOUD, BUSA, DATA, MIS, MATH.

Cybersecurity Engineering Specialization:

CYSC 630 - Information Risk Management (4)

When audits, technology, or compliance become the driver for security initiatives the resulting program is strategically fragmented, reactive, and rigid. Moreover, there are few, if any, assurances that the biggest threats are being addressed. On the other hand, risk assessment places values on assets, evaluates the current controls, and provides data to improve the protection in a controlled, proactive, and flexible manner. This course teaches an approach to security that combines operational security, risk assessment, test and review and mitigation such that value can be demonstrated. A project-based approach to risk assessment is followed including, project definition and preparation, data gathering, technical information, physical data gathering, analysis, mitigation, recommendations, and reporting. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

CYSC 650 - Advanced Network Security (4)

Networks connecting disparate devices, services, and users have been among the most ubiquitous technologies that have led to the spectacular economic and technical success of the Internet. Today, networks seem to disappear, only to receive attention when they fail or are breached by attackers. While firewalls and virtual private networks are mainstays of network security, a strategy built on these alone is insufficient. This course covers a more comprehensive and systematic approach to network security including monitoring, incident response, forensics, virtualization and cloud, secure protocols, cryptography, and web services

CYSC 670 - Ethical Hacking (4)

When most people think of information security the images that come to mind are those of hackers: secretive people who, for political or profit motives, illegally break into computer systems to steal data or cause mayhem. While that kind of criminal element does exist, ethical hackers provide a needed service to organizations seeking to test and refine their security plans and technologies. This course takes an in-depth approach to ethical hacking including reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and reporting. Students will employ current tools and methods in a hands-on approach that also prepares them for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

Cybersecurity Governance Specialization:

CYSC 630 - Information Risk Management (4)

CYSC 660 - Cybercrime, Ethics, and Privacy (4)

The prevalence of data breaches, identity theft, and the dark net today makes the study of digital cybercrime, ethics, and compliance highly relevant to information security. Laws related to intellectual property, privacy, and criminal and civil proceedings will be discussed. Ethical behavior and frameworks for navigating between customer and business concerns in the workplace are also emphasized.

CYSC 680 - Information Security Policy & Governance (4)

As organizations have fallen victim to the proliferation of cyberattacks in recent years, many have responded reactively, thereby developing a posture that "wins the previous war." However, regulations and laws are now necessitating a more proactive stance. Organizations that can develop an effective security strategy stand to gain as they balance business with security. This course is about leading organizations in developing an effective information security program via policies, frameworks, architecture, standards, organizational hierarchies, controls and metrics with the end goal being a proactive security posture tailored to the specific business needs.

Data Analytics Specialization:

MATH 601 - Introduction to Analytics (4)

This course provides an introductory overview of methods, concepts, and current practices in the growing field of statistics and data analytics. Topics to be covered include data collection, data analysis and visualization as well as probability, statistical inference and regression methods for informed decision-making. Students will explore these topics with current statistical software. Some emphasis will also be given to ethical principles of data analytics.

DATA 605 - Data Visualization & Reporting (4)

This course focuses on collecting, preparing, and analyzing data to create visualizations, dashboards, and stories that can be used to communicate critical business insights. Students will learn how to structure and streamline data analysis projects and highlight their implications efficiently using the most popular visualization tools used by businesses today.

DATA 610 - Data Mining for Decision Making (4)

This course explores data mining methods and tools for effective decision making, enhanced by AI-augmented analytics and practical project applications. Students will learn to discover actionable patterns that transform data into business insights and drive organizational value.

IT Management Specialization:

MGMT 707 - MBA Foundations (4)

More than ever before, the ability to understand and be understood is critical for success in the corporate world. Communication is no longer limited by the narrow definitions of the past. Achieving a business leadership position today means not only being adept at both oral and written communication, but also understanding communication from a strategic point-of-view and knowing how to effectively organize and present information to audiences of all sizes. In this course, you will develop and refine these capabilities. What you gain from this course will be of value throughout your MBA program, as well as in the workplace.

MGMT 711 - Business Environment (4)

This course systematically explores the external environment in which businesses operate - legal and regulatory, macroeconomic, cultural, political, technological, and natural. Additionally, the course will examine the critical opportunities and threats that arise from an analysis of external business conditions. Students will apply scenario planning to a selected industry and synthesize trends in the external environment in the presence of risk and uncertainty.

MGMT 780 - Organizational Leadership Theories (4)

This course provides an overview of the historical and current leadership concepts, theories and constructs. Application and assessment of the individual leadership style will enable the student to develop their leadership voice. This course will provide a construct that will enable the student to identify transferrable skills that align with the organization that they are serving in. This course will challenge students to assess their own leadership strengths and weaknesses and produce an in-depth plan of action to develop and refine leadership competencies. Students will conduct substantive scholarly research to address and capture relevant and cutting-edge leadership theoretical work for application in course assignments.

Artificial Intelligence Specialization:

MATH 601 - Introduction to Analytics (4)

DATA 611 - Applied Machine Learning (4)

This course explores two main areas of machine learning: supervised and unsupervised. Topics include the fundamental concepts, roadmap of a machine learning project, classification algorithms, regression algorithms, dimensionality reduction, model evaluation, natural language processing, neural networks and deep learning, typical issues in real-world machine learning problems, and Python programming in data science.

AI 640 - AI Ethics, Safety, and Society (4)

This course examines the ethical, safety, and societal challenges associated with the design, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems. Students explore both technical and non-technical dimensions of responsible AI, including fairness, bias detection and mitigation, transparency, interpretability, and model-level and system-level safety concerns. The course explicitly addresses alignment, robustness, misuse, and unintended behaviors in real-world AI deployments, alongside legal, organizational, and societal considerations. Through analysis of real-world case studies, students evaluate failures in AI ethics, safety, and governance, and develop practical frameworks for responsible AI decision-making. The course prepares students to design, deploy, and oversee AI systems that are ethical, safe, and socially responsible in organizational contexts.

Tech Product Management Specialization:

MIS 600 - Introduction to Information Systems (4)

This course provides an overview of information systems, including their uses in organizations and impacts on business. Students will develop insights into how information systems can be used to support business processes and decision-making, gain a competitive advantage, and foster enterprise collaboration. Key topics include enterprise resource planning, data warehouses, e-commerce and m-commerce, business intelligence, knowledge management, privacy and security, systems development and procurement, and project management.

MIS 620 - Business, Process, and Systems Analysis (4)

This course covers business, process, and system analysis concepts in the system development lifecycle. It explores how analysts bridge the gap between business and technical expertise and their leadership and innovation produce competitive products. Topics include user requirements analysis, story creation, system architecture, process modeling, automation, piloting prototypes, changing environment, and userbase.

MIS 640 - Product Management (4)

Product managers become a bridge between cross-functional teams and customers by understanding customer needs and building innovative products in a competitive business environment. This course covers how product managers apply leadership skills that embrace different concepts such as product strategy, customer discovery, market evaluation, product planning, minimum viable product, go-to-market, product-market fit, and growth prospects.

AI Leadership for Professionals Specialization:

AI 701 - Foundations of AI Leadership (4)

This foundational course equips non-technical professionals with the practical skills to use leading-edge AI reliably in real work?spanning predictive insights, generative capabilities, and automation-oriented workflows?without programming or deep technical implementation. It builds a clear mental model of what AI can and cannot do, then develops repeatable, auditable workflows that produce professional-grade deliverables through explicit constraints, structured formatting, verification steps, and quality controls. The course broadens from individual workflow competence to organizational leadership considerations?governance and risk, AI-enabled operating models and adoption, and controlled approaches to agentic automation?so foundational practice can be applied within team and organizational constraints. This is an AI-enabled course. AI is used extensively to draft, analyze, and iterate on deliverables, while human critical judgment, domain expertise, and structured review remain central to ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and responsible use.

AND

At least 2 of the following courses:

AI 702 - AI Governance, Risk, and Ethical Leadership (4)

Organizations are adopting generative and automation-oriented AI quickly; the most consequential failures are typically governance failures?unclear accountability, unmanaged information exposure, weak evaluation discipline, and unrecognized bias. This course builds operational leadership capability to govern AI-enabled work in professional settings (business, healthcare, government, non-profit, etc.) through practical, defensible guardrails. Work centers on risk framing tied to measurable harm and impact; decision rights and oversight; enterprise risk assessment (including compliance/legal exposure) with owners and escalation thresholds; information boundaries for privacy, sensitive data, retention, and intellectual property; evidence-based evaluation and auditability; vendor due diligence; and incident readiness. Ethical leadership is treated as an explicit thread across these practices?clarifying who is affected, what tradeoffs are acceptable, what safeguards are required, and what recourse exists when failures occur?so decisions remain defensible under real-world delivery pressure. This is an AI-enabled course. AI is used extensively to draft, analyze, and iterate on deliverables, while human critical judgment, domain expertise, and structured review remain central to ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and responsible use.

OR AI 703 - Leading the AI-Native Organization (4)

This course equips organizational leaders to guide the strategic and human realities of AI adoption across operations. The focus is operating-model redesign: selecting high-value use cases, defining accountability where human judgment and automated execution intersect, and managing change without degrading trust, quality, or compliance. Emphasis is placed on measurable outcomes?cycle time, quality, cost, risk, and stakeholder confidence?using disciplined evaluation, workflow design, and adoption practices suitable for real departments and functions. The course also addresses AI-enabled innovation by using AI outputs to generate options quickly, then applying practical verification steps and decision documentation so actions are evidence-based and defensible. This is an AI-enabled course. AI is used extensively to draft, analyze, and iterate on deliverables, while human critical judgment, domain expertise, and structured review remain central to ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and responsible use.

OR AI 704 - Leading Agentic Automation (4)

This course prepares non-technical professionals to design, build, and operationalize AI-enabled workflows using no-code automation platforms. Work is hands-on and production-minded: each week advances a functioning workflow agent that executes a defined operational process through triggers, structured inputs, decisions, actions, exceptions, escalation paths, and explicit human review gates. The course emphasizes operational credibility in business and healthcare contexts?intake and triage, case routing, documentation support, approvals, and controlled downstream actions?where reliability, auditability, privacy, and safe failure behavior matter. The culminating deliverable is an operator-ready pilot package: a working workflow plus the minimum documentation and evidence required to run it responsibly in a controlled pilot (data boundaries, integration requirements, test evidence, operating procedures, monitoring signals, and an improvement backlog). This is an AI-enabled course. AI is used extensively to draft, analyze, and iterate on deliverables, while human critical judgment, domain expertise, and structured review remain central to ensuring accuracy, appropriateness, and responsible use.

Corequisites

At least 1 of the following courses:

COMP 501 - Foundations of Programming (4)

This course covers fundamental programming principles. Students will learn about the basic elements of a computer program, such as data types, assignments, conditional branching, loops, functions, recursion, basic data structures, program debugging, and testing.

OR ITEC 136 - Principles of Programming (4)

This course introduces programming to individuals with little or no programming background. The goal of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of structured programming, problem solving, algorithm design, and software lifecycle. Topics will include testing, data types, operations, repetition and selection control structures, functions and procedures, arrays, and top down stepwise refinement. Students will design, code, test, debug, and document programs in a relevant programming language.

OR COMP 111 - Introduction to Computer Science & Object-Oriented Programming (4)

This course provides an introduction to software construction using an object-oriented approach. The student learns and reflects on problem analysis, object-oriented design, implementation, and testing. To support the concepts and principles of software construction, the student will design, code, test, debug, and document programs using the Java programming language. Basic data types, control structures, methods, and classes are used as the building blocks for reusable software components. Automated unit testing, programming style, and industrial practice are emphasized in addition to the object-oriented techniques of abstraction, encapsulation, and composition. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

AND

ITEC 504 - Foundations of Networks and Systems (4)

This course will provide the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary for the function, design, administration, and implementation of computer networks and basic administration of the Linux operating system. The first half of the course covers the fundamentals of computer networks, OSI networking model, TCP/IP protocol suite, fundamental protocols, wireless networks, virtualization, cloud computing, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The second half covers Linux operating system concepts, including installation, package, file, process, disk & user management, logging, and system security.

AND

(COMP 204 - Principles of Computer Networks AND ITEC 400 – Linux Administration) OR ITEC 350 - Windows Administration can be used to replace ITEC 504. Graduate prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Undergraduate prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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Program Outcomes

A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the M.S. Information Technology matrix.

Degree Requirements

To be awarded a graduate degree, students must:

Successfully complete all required curriculum courses.
Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
Complete the residency requirement:
- M.S. in Information Technology students must earn at least 20 of the 36 required credits at Franklin University – in any modality (on-site, hybrid or online).
Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees;
Not to be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or violation of Student Code of Conduct.

Transfer credit awarded based on experiential learning shall not count toward the residence requirement at Franklin University.

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Name	Organization	Title
Laura Aeh	Huntington Bank	VP, Segment Risk Mgr. Sr.
Michael Clark	Bob Evans Farms Inc.	Network Manager/Technologist
Tracey Sigers	National Center for Urban Solutions (ncus)	Dir, Ai and Digital Skills Initiatives
MarKel Snyder	Fortis Cyber Solutions	President and Chief Executive Officer
Loren Stone	Autonomy Hub	Managing Dir, Strategy & Partnerships

Careers & Salary Outlook

19%

From 2023-2033, jobs in Information Technology are expected to increase by 19%

Occupation

Median Salary (2023)

Job Postings (2023)

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Occupation

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$169,520

18,129

20%

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Median Salary: $169,520
Job Postings: 18,129
Projected Growth: 20%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer and Information Systems Managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. Excludes Computer Occupations (15-1211 through 15-1299).

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
IT Directors	4,947	27%
Directors of Information Technology	3,929	22%
Chief Information Officers	1,502	8%
Chief Technology Officers	1,222	7%
Chief Information Security Officers	1,187	7%
Directors of IT Infrastructure	552	3%
Digital Transformation Directors	567	3%
Directors of IT Operations	521	3%
Vice Presidents of Software Engineering	618	3%
IT Associate Directors	557	3%
Directors of IT Security	310	2%
Directors of Infrastructure	322	2%
Directors of Technology Solutions	361	2%
Directors of IT Infrastructure and Operations	241	1%
Directors of Technology	408	2%
Directors of Network Development	166	1%
Deputy Chief Information Officers	187	1%
Chief Data Officers	217	1%
ITSM Managers	129	1%
Infrastructure Managers	186	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	8,145	33%
Project Management	7,450	30%
Information Systems	4,066	16%
Cyber Security	3,453	14%
Auditing	3,323	13%
Agile Methodology	3,226	13%
IT Infrastructure	3,118	13%
IT Service Management	2,905	12%
Finance	2,819	11%
Business Process	2,629	11%
Information Technology Operations	2,529	10%
Change Management	2,505	10%
Software Development	2,362	10%
Microsoft Azure	2,326	9%
Technology Solutions	2,301	9%
Automation	2,295	9%
Continuous Improvement Process	2,294	9%
Risk Management	2,186	9%
Information Technology Infrastructure Library	2,148	9%
Technical Support	2,143	9%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		21%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		9%
	Software Publishers		5%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		4%
	Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services		4%
	Insurance Carriers		3%
	Other		53%

Computer and Information Research Scientists

$145,080

8,719

26%

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median Salary: $145,080
Job Postings: 8,719
Projected Growth: 26%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Computer and Information Research Scientists conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Computer Scientists	3,418	39%
Computational Scientists	1,167	13%
Research Computer Scientists	990	11%
Scientists	741	9%
Principal Scientists	551	6%
Cryptologists	320	4%
NLP Engineers	215	3%
Applied Scientists	225	3%
Applications Scientists	273	3%
Associate Scientists	131	2%
Staff Scientists	153	2%
Transformation Analysts	52	1%
Applied Researchers	61	1%
Postdoctoral Research Associates	44	1%
Digital Solutions Directors	60	1%
Computer Scientists/Software Engineers	99	1%
Modeling Analysts	36	0%
Artificial Intelligence Consultants	63	1%
Artificial Intelligence Engineers	51	1%
Speech Language Pathologists	69	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	3,587	54%
Python (Programming Language)	2,503	38%
Machine Learning	2,415	37%
Artificial Intelligence	1,982	30%
Statistics	1,513	23%
Algorithms	1,441	22%
Software Engineering	1,325	20%
C++ (Programming Language)	1,231	19%
Computer Engineering	1,136	17%
Data Science	1,097	17%
Software Development	1,054	16%
R (Programming Language)	1,026	16%
Data Analysis	976	15%
Natural Language Processing (NLP)	945	14%
Java (Programming Language)	906	14%
Physics	878	13%
Systems Design	838	13%
Programming Languages	825	13%
Deep Learning	815	12%
Project Management	813	12%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Federal Government, Civilian		32%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		21%
	Scientific Research and Development Services		15%
	Software Publishers		8%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		7%
	Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services		3%
	Other		15%

Database Architects

$134,701

56,258

14%

Database Architects

Median Salary: $134,701
Job Postings: 56,258
Projected Growth: 14%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Database Architects design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Data Architects	11,944	21%
Database Developers	4,516	8%
Data Governance Managers	4,837	9%
Infrastructure Architects	4,153	7%
Data Specialists	3,638	7%
Data Engineering Managers	2,752	5%
Data Managers	2,873	5%
Data Coordinators	3,229	6%
Data Stewards	2,197	4%
Database Architects	1,954	4%
Azure Architects	1,421	3%
Data Management Managers	1,938	3%
Directors of Data Engineering	1,575	3%
Big Data Developers	1,597	3%
Knowledge Managers	1,588	3%
Data Product Managers	1,347	2%
Information Specialists	1,582	3%
Cloud Infrastructure Architects	1,193	2%
Data Warehouse Architects	862	2%
Data Warehouse Developers	1,062	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
SQL (Programming Language)	28,142	25%
Data Management	25,123	23%
Computer Science	24,399	22%
Data Analysis	24,001	22%
Project Management	19,108	17%
Data Governance	17,740	16%
Data Modeling	17,271	16%
Data Warehousing	17,190	15%
Data Quality	17,166	15%
Python (Programming Language)	16,087	14%
Data Architecture	15,725	14%
Extract Transform Load (ETL)	15,005	14%
Agile Methodology	14,891	13%
Amazon Web Services	13,789	12%
Microsoft Azure	13,016	12%
Business Intelligence	11,442	10%
Automation	11,104	10%
Auditing	11,072	10%
Workflow Management	10,733	10%
Business Requirements	9,717	9%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		23%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		9%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		6%
	Insurance Carriers		6%
	Software Publishers		6%
	Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services		6%
	Other		44%

Software Developers

$132,267

581,795

29%

Software Developers

Median Salary: $132,267
Job Postings: 581,795
Projected Growth: 29%

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Software Developers research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Software Engineers	173,120	30%
Software Developers	44,692	8%
DevOps Engineers	33,970	6%
Java Developers	29,576	5%
Full Stack Developers	28,206	5%
.NET Developers	23,941	4%
Solutions Architects	22,963	4%
Principal Software Engineers	30,845	5%
Application Developers	20,369	4%
Full Stack Software Engineers	20,783	4%
Embedded Software Engineers	24,973	4%
Lead Software Engineers	21,244	4%
Salesforce Developers	13,927	2%
Application Engineers	19,494	3%
Full Stack Java Developers	11,671	2%
Software Engineering Managers	17,022	3%
Python Developers	10,409	2%
Full Stack Engineers	12,972	2%
Java Engineers	10,524	2%
Staff Software Engineers	11,094	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	290,694	38%
Software Engineering	249,908	33%
Agile Methodology	244,043	32%
Software Development	222,267	29%
Java (Programming Language)	216,618	28%
SQL (Programming Language)	185,067	24%
Python (Programming Language)	175,902	23%
JavaScript (Programming Language)	170,835	22%
Amazon Web Services	159,026	21%
Application Programming Interface (API)	152,829	20%
Automation	131,830	17%
Debugging	119,857	16%
DevOps	118,352	15%
C# (Programming Language)	116,494	15%
Git (Version Control System)	112,205	15%
CI/CD	111,931	15%
Microsoft Azure	111,177	15%
Scalability	105,169	14%
Scrum (Software Development)	98,977	13%
RESTful API	97,113	13%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		32%
	Software Publishers		10%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		5%
	Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services		5%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		4%
	Scientific Research and Development Services		3%
	Other		42%

Computer Network Architects

$129,834

105,281

Computer Network Architects

Median Salary: $129,834
Job Postings: 105,281
Projected Growth: 8%

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Computer Network Architects design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Network Engineers	50,590	48%
Automation Engineers	12,009	11%
Network Architects	5,566	5%
Network Analysts	3,829	4%
Network Systems Engineers	2,866	3%
Automation Controls Engineers	3,017	3%
Controls Engineers	3,609	3%
Telecommunications Engineers	2,981	3%
Network Specialists	2,379	2%
Cloud Network Engineers	2,038	2%
Principal Network Engineers	3,074	3%
Lead Network Engineers	2,015	2%
Core Network Engineers	2,161	2%
Wireless Network Engineers	1,708	2%
Cisco Network Engineers	1,409	1%
VMware Engineers	1,215	1%
Network Software Engineers	1,437	1%
Storage Engineers	1,184	1%
Network Security Engineers	1,191	1%
Network Automation Engineers	1,003	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Network Engineering	41,616	34%
Network Routing	35,899	30%
Automation	32,996	27%
Computer Science	30,767	25%
Firewall	30,421	25%
Network Switches	26,377	22%
Wide Area Networks	23,236	19%
Local Area Networks	21,175	18%
Systems Engineering	20,598	17%
Project Management	19,072	16%
Network Infrastructure	18,033	15%
Border Gateway Protocol	17,778	15%
Python (Programming Language)	17,441	14%
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	16,409	14%
Network Security	16,146	13%
Networking Hardware	16,051	13%
Operating Systems	15,457	13%
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)	15,244	13%
Scripting	14,865	12%
Telecommunications	14,319	12%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		25%
	Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)		12%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		9%
	Employment Services		4%
	Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services		4%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		3%
	Other		43%

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Information Security Analysts plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Cybersecurity Analysts	10,497	17%
Information Security Analysts	9,459	15%
Information Systems Security Officers	12,362	19%
IT Auditors	4,672	7%
Cybersecurity Specialists	4,147	7%
Auditors	5,038	8%
IT Security Analysts	1,751	3%
Information Security Specialists	2,043	3%
Security Analysts	1,405	2%
Subject Matter Experts	1,803	3%
Incident Response Analysts	1,303	2%
Security Specialists	1,462	2%
Incident Managers	933	2%
Information Security Officers	1,103	2%
Security Operations Center Analysts	1,062	2%
Incident Response Managers	934	2%
Cyber Defense Analysts	924	1%
Security Operations Analysts	1,047	2%
Cyber Threat Hunters	785	1%
Audit Supervisors	1,037	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Cyber Security	26,550	49%
Auditing	20,508	38%
Vulnerability	16,559	30%
Computer Science	14,760	27%
Incident Response	14,058	26%
Information Systems	12,316	23%
Risk Analysis	12,080	22%
Security Controls	9,556	18%
Risk Management	9,201	17%
IT Security	8,747	16%
Firewall	8,411	15%
Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)	7,969	15%
Operating Systems	7,963	15%
Cyber Threat Intelligence	7,337	13%
Project Management	6,863	13%
Linux	6,666	12%
Information Assurance	6,558	12%
Information Systems Security	5,962	11%
Network Security	5,919	11%
Security Requirements Analysis	5,463	10%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		22%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		8%
	Depository Credit Intermediation		6%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		6%
	Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services		6%
	Scientific Research and Development Services		4%
	Other		48%

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Computer Systems Analysts analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Business Systems Analysts	30,879	31%
Systems Analysts	19,865	20%
Technical Business Analysts	5,633	6%
Technical Analysts	4,287	4%
Configuration Analysts	5,107	5%
IT Analysts	3,240	3%
Healthcare Data Analysts	2,516	3%
IT Systems Analysts	2,435	2%
Utilization Review Nurses	2,902	3%
SAP Solution Architects	1,914	2%
IT Business Systems Analysts	2,284	2%
Applications Systems Analysts	2,612	3%
Computer Systems Analysts	2,869	3%
Configuration Management Analysts	2,480	3%
Information Systems Analysts	2,381	2%
Systems Support Analysts	1,908	2%
Configuration Management Specialists	2,442	2%
Utilization Management Managers	1,950	2%
Healthcare Analysts	1,284	1%
Configuration Specialists	1,715	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Systems Analysis	28,296	22%
Project Management	28,075	22%
Computer Science	27,474	21%
SQL (Programming Language)	24,883	19%
Workflow Management	21,669	17%
Business Requirements	21,513	17%
Business Process	20,989	16%
Business Systems Analysis	20,487	16%
Data Analysis	18,907	15%
Agile Methodology	17,671	14%
Auditing	17,603	14%
Information Systems	15,358	12%
Process Improvement	12,768	10%
Technical Support	11,659	9%
Automation	11,073	9%
Finance	10,551	8%
Change Management	9,295	7%
Business Systems	9,102	7%
Medical Records	9,006	7%
Business Analysis	8,693	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		23%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		11%
	Insurance Carriers		5%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Depository Credit Intermediation		4%
	Employment Services		4%
	Other		51%

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Database Administrators administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Data Engineers	42,924	35%
Database Administrators	17,815	15%
Salesforce Administrators	8,021	7%
Oracle Database Administrators	6,848	6%
Data Center Technicians	8,527	7%
ETL Developers	4,195	3%
SQL Developers	4,169	3%
Lead Data Engineers	4,253	4%
SQL Database Administrators	4,133	3%
Database Engineers	3,497	3%
Big Data Engineers	2,447	2%
Oracle PL/SQL Developers	2,171	2%
Informatica Developers	1,923	2%
Database Analysts	2,196	2%
Azure Engineers	1,920	2%
PL/SQL Developers	1,429	1%
Data Center Engineers	1,864	2%
Principal Engineers	1,860	2%
ETL Informatica Developers	1,271	1%
SQL Server Database Administrators	1,718	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
SQL (Programming Language)	60,343	51%
Extract Transform Load (ETL)	37,069	31%
Data Engineering	36,953	31%
Computer Science	36,029	30%
Python (Programming Language)	35,355	30%
Data Warehousing	25,747	22%
Amazon Web Services	25,620	22%
Database Administration	24,353	20%
Agile Methodology	22,959	19%
Data Modeling	22,543	19%
Microsoft Azure	20,150	17%
Automation	18,960	16%
Data Analysis	18,745	16%
Data Pipelines	17,353	15%
Scripting	16,429	14%
Scalability	15,450	13%
Java (Programming Language)	14,305	12%
Data Quality	14,285	12%
Performance Tuning	14,165	12%
Apache Spark	13,826	12%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		14%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		8%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Insurance Carriers		4%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		4%
	Other		62%

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Computer Programmers create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Programmer Analysts	11,255	31%
Program Analysts	4,595	13%
Programmers	5,754	16%
Statistical Programmers	2,552	7%
Systems Programmers	1,309	4%
SAS Programmers	949	3%
Computer Programmers	1,256	3%
SAS Developers	723	2%
Business Analysts/Programmers	899	2%
Software Programmers	728	2%
Management and Program Analysts	709	2%
GIS Program Managers	1,254	3%
RPG Programmers	504	1%
Scientific Programmers	593	2%
IT Programmer Analysts	779	2%
Programmers/Developers	462	1%
Automation Programmers	1,048	3%
Robot Programmers	695	2%
Scientific Program Analysts	391	1%
Cobol Programmers	429	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Computer Science	9,630	28%
SQL (Programming Language)	8,539	25%
Project Management	5,452	16%
Debugging	4,407	13%
Python (Programming Language)	4,390	13%
SAS (Software)	4,300	13%
JavaScript (Programming Language)	4,086	12%
Java (Programming Language)	3,797	11%
C# (Programming Language)	3,679	11%
Data Analysis	3,513	10%
Software Development	3,500	10%
Automation	3,096	9%
Programming Languages	2,995	9%
Statistics	2,956	9%
Agile Methodology	2,948	9%
Workflow Management	2,829	8%
Information Systems	2,711	8%
C++ (Programming Language)	2,673	8%
Application Programming Interface (API)	2,667	8%
HyperText Markup Language (HTML)	2,556	8%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		33%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		7%
	Software Publishers		6%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		5%
	Scientific Research and Development Services		4%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		4%
	Other		42%

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Network and Computer Systems Administrators install, configure, and maintain an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Systems Administrators	39,811	39%
Network Administrators	13,740	14%
Linux System Administrators	7,906	8%
Windows Administrators	5,530	5%
Linux Administrators	3,914	4%
IT Systems Administrators	4,276	4%
Linux Engineers	3,115	3%
Sharepoint Administrators	3,107	3%
IT Administrators	3,268	3%
Linux Systems Engineers	2,238	2%
Windows Server System Administrators	2,266	2%
Network Systems Administrators	2,473	2%
Computer Operators	2,121	2%
Application Administrators	1,517	2%
Administrators	1,471	1%
Servicenow Administrators	909	1%
Server Administrators	1,320	1%
Cloud Systems Administrators	1,038	1%
Netsuite Administrators	1,029	1%
Unix Administrators	1,099	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Operating Systems	29,292	32%
Linux	28,682	31%
System Administration	23,750	26%
Computer Science	23,506	25%
Active Directory	21,487	23%
Scripting	19,017	21%
Windows Servers	17,236	19%
Automation	16,487	18%
Firewall	13,815	15%
Network Administration	12,879	14%
Windows PowerShell	12,145	13%
Microsoft Azure	11,980	13%
Technical Support	11,710	13%
Python (Programming Language)	11,596	13%
Backup Devices	11,587	12%
Network Routing	11,223	12%
Unix	10,390	11%
Network Switches	10,260	11%
SQL (Programming Language)	9,785	11%
Local Area Networks	9,737	10%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		16%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		7%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		5%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		4%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		4%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		3%
	Other		61%

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Computer Network Support Specialists analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Network Technicians	6,727	39%
NOC Technicians	1,757	10%
Network Support Technicians	1,135	7%
Network Operations Technicians	957	6%
Network Operations Center Technicians	863	5%
IT Technicians	415	2%
Operations Technicians	545	3%
Technicians	553	3%
Installation Technicians	525	3%
LAN Technicians	368	2%
Service Consultants	483	3%
Computer Network Technicians	376	2%
IT Network Technicians	308	2%
Support Technicians	236	1%
PC Network Support Technicians	508	3%
Network Field Technicians	278	2%
Lead Network Technicians	434	3%
VoIP Technicians	204	1%
Networking Technicians	223	1%
Service Technicians	254	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Network Routing	2,865	25%
Network Switches	2,846	24%
Telecommunications	2,386	21%
Local Area Networks	2,120	18%
Computer Networks	2,058	18%
Networking Hardware	1,993	17%
Wide Area Networks	1,663	14%
Operating Systems	1,471	13%
Technical Support	1,445	12%
Network Troubleshooting	1,355	12%
Computer Science	1,287	11%
Firewall	1,212	10%
Network Infrastructure	1,161	10%
Network Support	1,152	10%
Help Desk Support	1,060	9%
TCP/IP	1,021	9%
Peripheral Devices	908	8%
Network Monitoring	901	8%
Issue Tracking	866	7%
Active Directory	857	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		20%
	Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)		8%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		7%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		6%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		5%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		5%
	Other		50%

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Computer User Support Specialists provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
IT Specialists	25,042	12%
Desktop Support Technicians	20,445	10%
IT Support Specialists	16,981	8%
Help Desk Technicians	18,892	9%
Help Desk Analysts	15,486	7%
Technical Support Specialists	15,328	7%
IT Support Technicians	13,411	6%
Help Desk Specialists	11,570	6%
Technical Support Engineers	7,498	4%
Service Desk Analysts	7,911	4%
Desktop Support Managers	6,251	3%
Service Desk Technicians	7,525	4%
IT Help Desk Technicians	7,138	3%
Technical Support Analysts	6,353	3%
IT Technicians	6,005	3%
Computer Technicians	6,147	3%
Desktop Support Analysts	4,704	2%
IT Support Analysts	5,058	2%
Application Support Analysts	4,881	2%
Desktop Support Specialists	5,049	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Technical Support	84,195	31%
Help Desk Support	79,700	29%
Operating Systems	60,622	22%
Active Directory	47,418	17%
Computer Science	46,493	17%
Peripheral Devices	38,429	14%
Computer Hardware	38,366	14%
Desktop Support	35,958	13%
Issue Tracking	31,901	12%
Microsoft Office 365	27,515	10%
Project Management	25,618	9%
Microsoft Windows 10	24,988	9%
Customer Support	24,247	9%
ServiceNow	23,273	8%
Local Area Networks	21,854	8%
Information Systems	19,343	7%
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	18,500	7%
IT Service Management	18,336	7%
Network Troubleshooting	18,084	7%
End-User Training And Support	17,126	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		22%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		6%
	Employment Services		5%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		5%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		4%
	Software Publishers		4%
	Other		55%

Employment outlook data is provided by Lightcast and represents labor market trends in the United States. It is not specific to Franklin University graduates or any particular degree level. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Master's in Information Technology with AI Leadership Knowledge and Skillsets

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Systems Management & Administration

Design and implement security systems and redundant backups to maintain data safety
Install and configure operating systems and other software
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Write custom scripts to reduce the need for human intervention
Troubleshoot and resolve system service failures by identifying and analyzing the situation and provides corrective action
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Initiate, plan, execute and close multiple complex IT projects
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Enhance data collection procedures to include relevant information for building analytic systems
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Develop governance frameworks that establish accountability, oversight, and decision rights for AI-enabled work
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Create policies and controls that promote responsible, transparent, and auditable use of artificial intelligence
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Develop structured processes that incorporate triggers, decision points, approvals, exceptions, and escalation pathways
Evaluate automation opportunities that improve operational efficiency, quality, consistency, and scalability
Establish controls that promote reliability, auditability, privacy, and safe operation of AI-enabled workflows
Create process documentation, testing evidence, and operational procedures that support responsible implementation and use
Monitor and continuously improve AI-enabled processes using performance measures, governance standards, and stakeholder feedback

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Columbus, OH 43215

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Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440) and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Franklin University is committed to being an inclusive community free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

2026 - 2027 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition per credit hour	$690
RN-MSN Pathway (NURS 500)	$298
Current service members	$536
Master's Prerequisite Courses (500 level)	$398
Master's Prerequisite Courses (500 level) - International Students	$526
2026 - 2027 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition per credit hour	$690

Other Fees and Charges	Cost
Resource fee (each semester)	$100

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Master's in Information Technology with AI Leadership: Lead the AI Transformation

Decide Where AI Belongs

Govern Responsible AI

Lead Agentic Automation

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Finish in as Few as 16 Months

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Know the Systems AI Depends On

Make AI Governance Defensible

Redesign Work Around AI

Put Agentic AI to Work With Control Built In

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From 2023-2033, jobs in Information Technology are expected to increase by 19%

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