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The Master of Arts in Information Systems & Technology (MAIST) program was created to address advanced topics in IT through a dual-focus approach. This approach aims to combine the application of research-based knowledge with the real-world challenges experienced by working professionals in the Information Technology (IT) field.

Offered in both part-time and full-time formats, the program fits the needs of IT academics and professionals alike. York’s multidisciplinary approach draws together faculty from across the university who offer unique perspectives on information technology and the human factors that go into its use. As part of the leading interdisciplinary institution in Canada, the MAIST program explores various ways in which the integration and customization of new and existing technologies can meet the needs of a wide gamut of users. The fostering of creativity and productivity across a variety of sectors is a major aim of the program. To this end, it benefits from the unique position it occupies between the disciplines of computer science and business studies. As such, MAIST investigates the intersection of IT with a range of fields, from business to the sciences, to the arts and humanities.

The program is designed for both working professionals and research-oriented students. Offered in both part-time and full-time format, it has the following study paths:

You will study among a large number of leading researchers who are consistently funded by external agencies, within a School of Technology that already enjoys an excellent reputation for producing students with the most current knowledge about information technologies and their application in modern organizations. Students have three options for completing the program.

Your MAIST degree will prepare you for employment in a broad range of sectors such as the not-for-profit and public sectors, including health and education, and the private sectors including business, industry, and information technology.

MAST full-time students qualify for a  competitive funding package. 

A major feature of the program is its flexibility and the option for students to choose courses from other programs that complement our IT courses.

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The Graduate Program in Information Systems & Technology at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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