of the principles of financial accounting and
microeconomics.
BUAD645
ENTERPRISE
MANAGEMENT AND
MARKETING
3 sem. hrs.
This course presents established management
and marketing theory and practice utilized in
successful enterprise decision making. Topics
that are of particular relevance to the manage-
ment of information technology are empha-
sized. Enrollment is this course is restricted to
students in the Master of Science in Informa-
tion Technology program. Prerequisite:
knowledge of principles of financial account-
ing and microeconomics.
IT650
INFORMATION SYSTEM
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines techniques for develop-
ing modern business information systems. Stu-
dents will have the opportunity to develop
skills necessary to design, present, implement,
manage and maintain information systems.
The role of the systems analyst is explored
through projects and case studies. Enrollment
is this course is restricted to students in the
Master of Science in Information Technology
program. Prerequisites: IT620, IT630,
BUAD640, BUAD645.
IT660
WEB SYSTEMS AND
INTERFACE DESIGN
3 sem. hrs.
This course explores web concepts and imple-
mentation issues. Topics include markup lan-
guages, script customization, web interface
design principles, security issues, and infor-
mation retrieval techniques. Each student
designs and creates web-based projects.
Enrollment is this course is restricted to stu-
dents in the Master of Science in Information
Technology program. Prerequisite: IT600.
IT665
INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the technical character-
istics and logical structure of networks. Focus
will be on Internet technology, applications
and governance. Network management func-
tions such as inventory, financial, fault and
performance management are explored.
Enrollment is this course is restricted to stu-
dents in the Master of Science in Information
Technology program. Prerequisites: IT610,
BUAD640, BUAD645.
IT670
ELECTRONIC SECURITY
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines security in information
technology, including the need for security,
risk analysis, security solutions and security
management. Encryption methods are
explored. Both software and network security
are discussed. Case studies are used as practi-
cal applications of security topics. Enrollment
is this course is restricted to students in the
Master of Science in Information Technology
program. Prerequisites: IT610, BUAD640,
BUAD645.
BUAD675
E-COMMERCE
3 sem. hrs.
This course examines the current business and
technical issues of electronic commerce.
Focus is on the motivation for and structure of
the electronic commerce environments. Criti-
cal success factors, both economic and techni-
cal, are explored as well as legal and ethical
issues. Design and deployment challenges are
investigated. Enrollment is this course is
restricted to students in the Master of Science
in Information Technology program. Prerequi-
sites: IT660, BUAD640, BUAD645.
IT790
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-9 sem. hrs.
This experience is designed to meet the needs
of students who wish to prepare individual
studies or projects in the field of information
technology under the direction of the faculty
of the Department of Mathematics and Com-
puter Science or the Department of Business
Administration and Economics. It is the stu-
dent's responsibility to complete the required
forms and to submit them for approval. Enroll-
ment is this course is restricted to students in
the Master of Science in Information Technol-
ogy program.
IT795
SEMINAR IN
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY 3 sem. hrs.
This course integrates information technology
topics through their application to real world
environments. Students select, research, pres-
ent and discuss topics of timely importance in
information technology. Current enterprise
resource planning software may be used to
explore the integrated enterprise model.
Enrollment is this course is restricted to stu-
dents in the Master of Science in Information
Technology program. Prerequisite: 30 credit
hours of IT and BUAD courses.
IT799
THESIS
3-9 sem. hrs.
This course gives Master of Science in Infor-
mation Technology degree candidates the
opportunity to apply information technology
principles to a chosen research topic in
advanced information technology under the
supervision of a research advisor. Enrollment
is this course is restricted to students in the
Master of Science in Information Technology
program. Prerequisite: 30 credit horus of IT
and BUAD courses.
MIDDLE AND
SECONDARY
INSTRUCTION
PROGRAM
The Secondary Education Department offers
graduate programs leading to the master of
education in middle and secondary instruction
degree for the bachelor's level adult learner
who desires certification as a teacher or for
current teacher practitioners who wish to com-
plete a master's degree.
MASTER OF
EDUCATION DEGREE
Middle and Secondary
Instruction
The master of education in middle and sec-
ondary instruction degree provides opportuni-
ties for both certified and non-education
majors to pursue an advanced degree. The pro-
gram focuses on the needs of the adult learner
by offering choices based on the individual's
varied skills, knowledge, expertise, and needs.
A core battery of essential courses is required
while subject specific electives are also avail-
able thus, satisfying individual requirements
and interests.
Because the University recognizes that change
is persistent, the program is also designed to
be flexible and bases modifications on planned
sequential evaluations. It is anticipated that the
master of education in middle and secondary
instruction degree will provide the candidate
with the opportunity to (1) pursue personal
development because it strengthens and
extends teachers' and future teachers' desire
for lifelong learning experiences by offering
programs in one's area of interest; (2) enhance
professional competencies by offering both
education/methods courses and select content
courses; (3) acquire skills necessary to devel-
op appropriate educational goals that are
essential for current and long term planning;
and (4) expand existing methodology, content,
and educational knowledge by providing a
knowledgeable, experienced, and educated
University staff to deliver service to students.
The master of education degree is a 36 hour
program, the completion of which results in
the earning of a master of education degree
with specialization in the areas of: biology,
English, geosciences, mathematics, social
studies (history, political science, psycholo-
62/Middle and Secondary Instruction Program