Information Technology (M.S.)

The M.S. in information technology program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the analysis, design, creation and management of information technology systems. 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.

The goals of the M.S. program in IT are to:

• establish a firm foundation in the theory and practice of information technology systems analysis, design, creation and management.
• expose students to the most current tools and approaches.
• enable students to develop additional technical competency through internships and concentrated studies within the curriculum.

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.

We provide a pool of electives and independent study arrangements for the greatest flexibility in customizing each student’s curriculum. We encourage interdisciplinary studies. 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.

Beyond the "defined" programs, topical seminars are offered within the context of special topics courses and through ongoing seminar programs on campus that facilitate the introduction of emerging technology and other new topics.

Information Technology Core Courses
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.