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UMUC’s Information Assurance Program has been designated a Professional Science Master’s Degree Program through the Council of Graduate Schools. |
Information Technology (MSIT)
Information technology (IT) is a broad term for a career field that includes Web site designers, network administrators, telecommunications managers, and dozens of other occupations related to the development, implementation, and management of information systems.
The Master of Science (MS) in information technology is designed for students with a variety of educational backgrounds and work experiences who want to pursue careers in IT development, find themselves taking on IT-related roles in their current job, would like to serve as IT liaisons, or would like to better understand how their organization's IT systems function and are utilized in the business realm. Depending on the specialization, the curriculum can include the study of concepts in systems engineering, e-business and economics, relational database systems, software maintenance, satellite communication systems, network and Internet security, and more. The goal of the program is to give students a broad technical understanding of current and evolving technologies in the IT field with an emphasis on moving technology from the laboratory into business development.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply the principles and theories underlying applied information technology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the technical and regulatory issues surrounding the Internet.
- Apply IT best practices to productivity and competitive advantage.
- Display an awareness of developments in the convergence of computer and telecommunications technologies.
- Discuss the role of information awareness and literacy in organizational decision making.
- Grasp the central role of software and hardware life cycles.
The MS in information technology degree program offers seven specializations, each covering subject areas relevant to today's career fields. Each specialization prepares students for one of several possible career paths, depending on the student's background and employer criteria.
All MSIT courses are offered via distance education. This option offers students who are deployed or need to adjust their busy schedules the opportunity to continue their progress toward the degree even when they are unable to attend face-to-face classes.
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Study plan for students who started prior to Fall 2007
UMUC Europe Graduate Catalog
Last updated: 29 July 2010