INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM
MASTER OF SCIENCE
DEGREE
Information Technology
The Master of Science in Information Tech-
nology is a program of the School of Science,
Management and Technology. Emphasis in
this program is placed on securing the infor-
mation transmission environment, modeling
the storage of information, analyzing the
information needs of the organization and
understanding the importance and application
of information in the organization. In addition,
the practical concerns of managing networks,
web sites, databases and systems are
addressed.
The Master of Science in Information Tech-
nology is designed to supplement the partici-
pant's domain specific knowledge with expert-
ise, experience, and understanding of comput-
er systems, application tools and related
vocabulary. It will enable the participant to
integrate information system technology into
enterprise processes, prepare the participant to
effectively use current technology in the pro-
fessional arena and provide the participant
with basic skills to pursue learning new com-
puter tools and applications independently.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the standard graduate admis-
sions application materials:
1.
A copy of Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) or Graduate Management Admis-
sion Test (GMAT) scores.
2.
A statement of purpose detailing past pro-
fessional experience and why the current
degree is being pursued.
3.
Access to electronic communication.
4.
Knowledge of the principles of financial
accounting and microeconomics as
demonstrated through appropriate
coursework or a portfolio of professional
experience.
Information Technology Curriculum
The Master of Science in Information Tech-
nology requires the completion of 36 credit
hours of graduate work. Twenty-four credits
are earned in IT courses and nine credit hours
are earned in business administration courses.
There is also a three credit hour capstone expe-
rience.
IT600
Information Technology (3)
IT610
Network Technology (3)
IT620
Database Management Systems
(3)
IT630
Project Management (3)
BUAD640 Economics of Markets and
Enterprise Finance (3)
BUAD645 Enterprise Management and
Marketing (3)
IT650
Information System Analysis
and Design (3)
IT660
Web Systems and Interface
Design (3)
IT665
Internet Technology (3)
IT670
Electronic Security (3)
BUAD675 E-commerce (3)
The three semester hour capstone experience
requirement may be completed by either of the
following options.
IT790
Independent Study (1-9)
IT795
Seminar in Information
Technology (3)
IT799
Thesis (3-9)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE
Information technology (IT) is a cutting-edge,
multifaceted technology field designed to
meet the needs of today's enterprises as they
expand into the Internet age. Information tech-
nology includes the technical areas of comput-
er systems networking, management informa-
tion systems, database design, systems securi-
ty and electronic commerce, with an added
emphasis placed on the knowledge of business
practices.
IT training prepares graduates for a variety of
career paths, including system manager, net-
work manager/technician, database manag-
er/designer, web page designer, and system
project manager. Since information flow is at
the heart of every organization, the informa-
tion technologist provides critical link to the
management and planning function of the
organization.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the standard graduate admis-
sions application materials:
1.
Completed graduate application.
2.
Application fee of $25.00.
3.
Submit an official transcript reflecting a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited
institution.
4.
A statement of purpose detailing past
experience and the reasons for pursuing
graduate work.
Information Technology
Courses
IT600
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY 3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the use of information
technology in organizations. Computer sys-
tems are covered as are communications tech-
nologies and networks. The effect of technolo-
gy on information flow in organizations is
examined and legal questions regarding the
use of information technology are discussed.
Basic tools such as word processors, spread-
sheet software, and presentation graphics
packages are taught.
IT610
NETWORK TECHNOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the access to and use of
networks. Network design, implementation,
and administration are covered. It explains
available communication technologies and
computer networks and applications such as
those on the Internet, videoconferencing, col-
laborative computing, and the virtual office.
IT620
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines databases ranging in
size from those suitable for personal comput-
ers through large databases provided by large
organizations and online information services.
Topics include database applications, file man-
agement, data modeling, database design and
implementation, database management sys-
tems, and data mining. Prerequisite: IT600.
IT630
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
3 sem. hrs.
This course surveys the types of projects
found in organizations and examines current
project management software. Various models
of project management, from design through
implementation, are studied. The role of infor-
mation, including information management
systems, in projects and organizational deci-
sion making is presented. Prerequisite: IT600.
BUAD640
THE ECONOMICS OF
MARKETS AND
ENTERPRISE FINANCE
3 sem. hrs.
This course presents those elements of eco-
nomic and financial theory and those charac-
teristics of the economic environment that are
necessary to an understanding of enterprise
decision making. The role of the external eco-
nomic environment and that of the financial
function within the enterprise are emphasized.
Those topics that are of particular relevance to
information technology are emphasized.
Enrollment is this course is restricted to stu-
dents in the Master of Science in Information
Technology program. Prerequisite: knowledge
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