Masters in Information Technology
There has been an explosion in the volume of information manipulated by organizations. This information is very heterogeneous and includes structured databases as well as unstructured textual documents. A new generation of technologists is needed who have the skills and knowledge to manage the different technologies required to manage and leverage these data.
The goal of the M.S. Computing Degree in Information Technology (MSIT) is to train this new generation of technologists. It offers a mix of technology and management courses to provide students with a solid background in both areas. This unique combination of skills is currently in high demand in the IT industry.
The MSIT degree is a good investment for both information technologists and business professionals who want to deepen their technical knowledge and develop their management skills.
The curriculum for this degree draws from internationally recognized faculty in the School of Computing and David Eccles School of Business.
The course requirements are as follows
Students must choose 3 basic courses (9 credits) from:
cs6530 Database Systems (fall, 3)
cs6150 Advanced Algorithms (fall, 3)
is6410 (to be changed to 6430) Systems analysis and design (summer, fall starting in fall 2009, 3)
is6480 Business Intelligence (summer and fall, 3)
In addition to the basic courses, students must take 9 credits from:
cs7965 Advanced Databases (spring, 3--every other year)
cs7962 Web mining (spring, 3--every other year)
cs6350 Machine Learning
cs6340 Natural Language Processing
cs6964 Applications of Natural Language Processing
cs6540 Human/Computer Interaction
is6481 Data Driven Technology and Strategy (fall 1.5)
is6482 Intro to (Applied) Data Mining (fall 1.5)
is6570 Telecom and security (fall 3)
is6572 Network Defense and Counter Measure (spring 3)
is6470 E-business (Spring, 1.5)
is6471 Emerging Web Technology and Strategy (spring, 1.5)
Additional 6000-level or higher courses can be chosen in order to reach a 30-credit minimum. Check the University Course Catalog and Schedule for the CS and IS offerings.
For the project option, students must take at least 3 and up to 6 credits of MS project research. Total of MS project and independent study should add up to no more than 6 credits.
There has been an explosion in the volume of information manipulated by organizations. This information is very heterogeneous and includes structured databases as well as unstructured textual documents. A new generation of technologists is needed who have the skills and knowledge to manage the different technologies required to manage and leverage these data.
The goal of the M.S. Computing Degree in Information Technology (MSIT) is to train this new generation of technologists. It offers a mix of technology and management courses to provide students with a solid background in both areas. This unique combination of skills is currently in high demand in the IT industry.
The MSIT degree is a good investment for both information technologists and business professionals who want to deepen their technical knowledge and develop their management skills.
The curriculum for this degree draws from internationally recognized faculty in the School of Computing and David Eccles School of Business.
The course requirements are as follows
Students must choose 3 basic courses (9 credits) from:
cs6530 Database Systems (fall, 3)
cs6150 Advanced Algorithms (fall, 3)
is6410 (to be changed to 6430) Systems analysis and design (summer, fall starting in fall 2009, 3)
is6480 Business Intelligence (summer and fall, 3)
In addition to the basic courses, students must take 9 credits from:
cs7965 Advanced Databases (spring, 3--every other year)
cs7962 Web mining (spring, 3--every other year)
cs6350 Machine Learning
cs6340 Natural Language Processing
cs6964 Applications of Natural Language Processing
cs6540 Human/Computer Interaction
is6481 Data Driven Technology and Strategy (fall 1.5)
is6482 Intro to (Applied) Data Mining (fall 1.5)
is6570 Telecom and security (fall 3)
is6572 Network Defense and Counter Measure (spring 3)
is6470 E-business (Spring, 1.5)
is6471 Emerging Web Technology and Strategy (spring, 1.5)
Additional 6000-level or higher courses can be chosen in order to reach a 30-credit minimum. Check the University Course Catalog and Schedule for the CS and IS offerings.
For the project option, students must take at least 3 and up to 6 credits of MS project research. Total of MS project and independent study should add up to no more than 6 credits.