M.S. in IT and Management:
Overview and Concentrations

The Master of Science in Information Technology and Management requires a minimum of 36 credit hours, consisting of basic business courses, IT foundation courses, IT elective courses, and free electives. The business core courses are designed to provide students with the context to better appreciate and understand the complex issues that occur at the interface between IT and business. The IT foundation courses cover the essentials of IT knowledge that any student must possess. The IT elective courses provide in-depth knowledge of the technology and technology management issues. In addition, students may choose approved electives appropriate to meet their individual educational and professional goals. The program also offers opportunities for students to concentrate in specific tracks, such as Enterprise Systems, Healthcare Systems, and Information Security, depending on their interests and goals. Please contact the School of Management Advising Office for the recommended courses for these tracks.

Students must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average in both core courses and aggregate courses to qualify for the M.S. degree.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite knowledge in calculus and competence in personal computing are requirements for the program. A deficiency in calculus may be remedied by taking MATH 5304 or MATH 1325 (with a grade of B or better). Competence in personal computing may be demonstrated by completing BA 3351 with a grade of B or better, or by completing an equivalent course at another university with a grade of B or better. Degree credit is not earned for program prerequisites. Deficiencies must be remedied during the first twelve credit hours of the graduate program.