M.S. in Information Technology
Overview
In collaboration with the School of Business
The Master of Science in Information Technology is designed for current and aspiring professionals in charge of developing, implementing, operating, and managing information systems in a variety of organizations. Students in this program will gain a broad technical understanding of current and emerging technologies in the industry, a familiarity with systems engineering concepts, and a solid foundation in net-centric computing. They will also have a firm grasp of current and future effects of the convergence of the telecommunications, media, and information technology sectors. All course work can be completed online, and the program includes an intensive on-site immersion as a capstone.
To achieve depth, students must complete the following:
- 3 courses within one of the following tracks: Enterprise Information Management, Technology Management, Information Assurance, or Enterprise Networking. (The Enterprise Software Systems track is no longer offered as of summer 2011, and students interested in this area are encouraged to pursue an M.S. in Software Engineering.)
- 6 courses that do not need to be in any track: All 400 level Computer Science courses 400+ level CSIS courses (cross listed with the Business School) are allowed. There are also numerous options for independent study, including a programming project, research, or a service-oriented project.
- 1 required course addressing ethical and social issues in the computing field.
Note that you only need three courses in some track and have six free electives from any 400 level COMP or CSIS course. Be sure to look at the Courses and Schedules page to find links for what specific courses are offered in any one semester or quarter.