The M.S. in information technology program is for students who wish to pursue careers in the analysis, design, creation and management of information technology systems. Students will be technically capable and understand business concepts. No GMAT or GRE required.
Why pursue an M.S. in IT at Southern New Hampshire University?
- Students are prepared to become CIOs and management leaders.
- Program prepares students for jobs in the 21st century.
- Students develop technical skills that are easily transferrable.
- Tailor your degree to your needs and complement your technology knowledge with business electives
- Program is affordable and can be completed in 18 months.
- Students will learn emerging technologies within a laboratory setting.
Career Outook
The U.S Bureau of Labor projects the job outlook for all professional and related occupations in the information technology field is expected to grow 41 percent -- 49 percent for system analysts -- by 2016.
Program Goals
- Students will gain a firm foundation in the theory and practice of information technology systems analysis, design, creation and management.
- Students will be exposed to the most current tools and IT approaches.
- Students will develop additional technical competency through internships and concentrated studies within the curriculum.
The 12-course (36-credit) program will meet the needs of students in IT-related occupations and those who wish to move into the field from another career specialty. In addition to the core requirements for the graduate M.S. in IT program, the department encourages students to work with advisors to shape their courses of study to fit their academic and professional interests.
Faculty advisors are available to guide and encourage students to actively participate in designing and customizing their programs of study beyond the core courses by selecting an integrated set of courses that match their interests.
IT 501 Object Oriented Application Development
IT 510 Advanced Information Systems
IT 600 Operating Systems
IT 610 Object-Oriented Systems Analysis
IT 625 IT Project and Team Management
IT 630 Computer Simulation and Modeling
IT 640 Telecommunications and Networking
IT 650 Principles of Database Design
IT 700 IT Strategy and Policy
IT Elective
IT Elective
IT Elective
Note: Students who qualify to waive a required IT course in the M.S. in Information Technology degree program are required to replace the waived course with a graduate IT elective.
* Notebook computers are required of all M.S. in information technology majors for use in graduate IT courses.
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