The Master of Science in
Information Technology prepares students for positions involving the
development, implementation, and management of technology in the
information technology arena. The theory, skills, and knowledge learned
will place a graduate of the program in an advantageous position in the
competitive labor market.
The departments of Management
Information Systems and Technology Support & Training, with the cooperation
of Computer Science, are offering a unique 30 credit Master of Science in
Information Technology (MSIT) with two areas of specialization – Information
Systems Management and Information Technology Management. The Information
Systems Management area focuses on the management of systems including data
warehousing, data mining, and systems development. The Information
Technology Management area concentrates on management of technology
including the Web, security issues, and integration of new technologies.
Students complete a common core of 15 credits and a specialization area of
15 credits.
This program is intended for
individuals seeking post-baccalaureate training and credentials in
information technology. Students must demonstrate proficiency in technology
by meeting admissions criteria.
Admissions Criteria
Students seeking admission to the
MSIT program must meet all of the following:
1.
Meet the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and
Research,
2.
Achieve a minimum combined score
(Verbal & Quantitative) of 900 on GRE or a minimum score of 450 on the GMAT,
3.
Have completed undergraduate coursework, or documented work
experience, or passed exams in information systems (CLEP and/or
vendor-specific certification), computer hardware, software applications,
and problem solving (students not meeting any of these conditions have the
option of taking undergraduate courses at IUP or another accredited
institution with prior permission),
4.
Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.8,
5.
Score 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on TOEFL
(international students only).
Information Technology Core 15
cr.
BTST 670 Organizational
Communication 3 cr.
IFMG 645 IS Concepts
& Architecture 3 cr.
IFMG 655 Data
Communications &
Network Technology 3 cr.
IFMG 660 Data
Management 3 cr.
BTST/IFMG 682 Integrating the
Enterprise, IS
Function & Technologies 3 cr.
Systems
Management 15
cr.
IFMG 650 Analysis
Modeling & Design 3 cr.
IFMG 662 Data
Warehousing & Mining 3 cr.
COSC 604 Elements of
Internet
Programming 3 cr.
IFMG/BTST 644 IT
Policy & Strategy 3 cr.
IFMG/BTST 663 Project
Mgmt for IT
Professionals 3 cr.
Technology
Management 15 cr.
BTST 655 Emerging
Information
Technologies 3 cr.
BTST 665 Information
Security in the Enterprise 3 cr.
BTST 675 Web Design
Theory & Application 3 cr.
IFMG/BTST 644 IT
Policy & Strategy 3 cr.
BTST/IFMG 663 Project Mgmt
for IT
Professionals 3 cr.
