Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
Program Three Elective Tracks
- Information Technology Systems and Management
- Data Management and Analytics
- Software Design and Management
MSIT Program Objectives (PO)
Students who graduate from the MSIT program will be able to develop the following skills:
- IT Leadership & Management Skills: (SkillsUSA Framework: Academic)
Demonstrate an ability to apply a significant amount of Information Technology knowledge within the following domains of the MSIT program (IT 509, ITSM 609, DMA 601, SDM 601)
IT Systems & Management
Data Analytics & Management
Software Design & Management - Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: (SkillsUSA: Workplace)
To demonstrate the ability to perform critical thinking needed to analyse, design and lead solutions for Information Technology problems using an analytical decision-making approach (IT 505, IT 507, IT 509, DMA 607, DMA 609). - Communication and Team Management Skills:(SkillsUSA: Workplace)
To demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and mobilize and lead teams for a common purpose with a clear understanding of the IT needs of the organization. (IT 501, IT 511, ITSM 601, SDM 601, SDM 609). - Integrity, Responsibility and Professionalism: (SkillsUSA: Personal)
To demonstrate the ability to understand and analyse integrity, responsibility and professionalism as they apply to information technology issues within an organization, and to apply ethical decision-making principles during day-to-day operations. (IT 501, IT 509, ITSM 603, ITSM 609, DMA 605)
MSIT Program Core Courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IT 501 | Management of Information Technology | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| IT 503 | Operating Systems | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| IT 505 | Network Systems Design and Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| IT 507 | Database System Design and Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| IT 509 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| IT 511 | Information Technology Team Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
MSIT Program Elective tracks Information Technology Systems and Management (ITSM) Elective Tracks (6)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSM 601 | Telecommunication Systems and Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| ITSM 603 | Network and Information Security | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| ITSM 605 | Mobile and Cloud Computing | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| ITSM 607 | System Testing and Verification | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| ITSM 609 | Enterprise IT Application and Integration | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| ITSM 611 | Advanced Topics in Information Technology Systems and Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
Data Management and Analytics (DMA) Electives Tracks (6)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DMA 601 | Decision Methods and Modeling | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| DMA 603 | Pre Presentation and Visualization of Data | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| DMA 605 | Data Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| DMA 607 | DBMS Design and Analysis | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| DMA 609 | Advanced Business Analytics | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| DMA 611 | Advanced Topics in Database Design & Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| MIT 681 | MSIT Capstone | 4.5 Credit Hours |
Software Design and Management (SDM) Elective Tracks (6)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SDM 601 | Managing Software Development | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| SDM 603 | Data Structures and Algorithms for Information Processing | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| SDM 605 | Architectures for Software Systems | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| SDM 607 | System Design and Analysis | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| SDM 609 | Software Project and Team Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| SDM 611 | Advanced Topics in Software Design and Management | 4.5 Credit Hours |
| MIT 681 | MSIT Capstone | 4.5 Credit Hours |