Curriculum

M.S. in Information Technology (MSIT)

The demand for knowledgeable IT professionals who understand business has never been greater. The MSIT program guarantees a solid foundation in information technology, with a wide range of cutting-edge concentrations, and the management principles critical to success in a technology- driven environment.

MSIT students must complete the following 5 required courses. Full-time MSIT students must complete MIS500 in their first semester. Part-time MSIT students must complete MIS500 in their first year: 

• MIS 500 Innovating with Information Systems
• MIS 571 Database Applications Development
• MIS 573 Systems Design and Development
• MIS 578 Telecommunications Management
• OBC 500 Group and Interpersonal Dynamics in Complex Organizations

MSIT students then must complete electives, distributed as follows:

• Management courses, choose 1 of the following:
  • FIN 500 Financial Information and Management
  • OBC 501 Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
• IT courses, choose 4 of the following:
  • MIS 574 Enterprise Systems
  • MIS 576 Project Management
  • MIS 579 E-Business Applications
  • MIS 581 Information Technology Policy and Strategy
  • MIS 582 Information Security Management
• Two free electives, which may include courses outside of management and a maximum of 3 credits of internship.