Master of Science in Information Technology

Master of Science in Information Technology Overview

As the need for technical expertise increases exponentially, so has the demand for qualified information technology managers: managers who understand that each technical decision is also a business decision. The incredible global evolution and expansion of information technologies in general and e-based systems in particular has created an unprecedented demand for highly skilled technology professionals. What makes the difference today, however, between someone who works with technology and someone who strategically uses technology to achieve competitive advantage is what the Clark University M.S.I.T. program is all about. While initially designed to accommodate adult working students, with the increased demand for graduate professional degrees today over half of our current students are attending our graduate programs as full-time students. International students attend our professional degree programs from countries around the world.

The most effective skill that an IT manager can possess is the ability to take a holistic approach, think critically and creatively, and then combine technology and organization goals to produce organizational synergies. Clark University’s Master of Science in Information Technology is designed to prepare you to utilize these professional skills with confidence.

As a Clark University M.S.I.T. student, you will enhance your technical and managerial skills through hands-on application and lectures by industry professionals with years of experience. The M.S.I.T. program provides an in-depth overview of information technology areas and couples this knowledge with skills in project management, business intelligence systems, systems analysis, Internet optimization techniques, e-commerce, and other management areas where an understanding of technology usage creates opportunities for strategic rewards.

The Clark University M.S.I.T degree program provides current and future professionals with a global understanding of information technologies and its complex interface with e-business. At the same time, graduates study the issues of modern technology: ethics, legal and financial constraints, project management, change management, and the leadership and communication skills necessary to move an organization forward effectively.

Course of Study

 This is a 13-course curriculum consisting of the following required and elective courses:

Seven Required Courses:

• MSIT3080 - Management Information Systems and Technology*

• MSIT3030 - Database Management or MSIT3083 Business Intelligence

• MSIT3040 - Information Technology Management

• MSIT3050 - Information Systems Analysis and Design

• MSIT3999 - Capstone

• MSIT3110 - Data Security and Privacy

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(Maybe taught as a single course or in two segments, equaling one course) *MSIT 3080 can be granted an exemption based on experience and/or the completion of the same or similar course at the undergraduate or graduate level, thereby reducing the required number of courses to complete the MSIT program from 13 to 12 units.

Six Electives:

Technical Electives and Communication Electives: (Select 6)

• MSIT3010 - Information Systems Architectures

• MSIT3060 - Introduction to IT Systems Implementation
• MSIT3130 - Business Data Communications
• MSIT3140 - Operating Systems
• MSIT3810 - PhotoShop for Internet Graphics Development
• MSIT3820 - Business Intelligence
• MSIT3830 - E-Commerce and E-Business
• MSIT3850 - Webmaster (formerly Web-based Systems Development)
• MSIT3999 - Capstone
• MSIT3170 - Change Management MSIT3330 - Advanced Professional Communication
• MSIT3040 - Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
• MSIT3320 - Ethics and Professional Life MSIT3070 - Organizational Communication
• MSIT3840 - Project Management for the IT Professional
• MSIT3210 - Introduction to New Media Technology
• MSIT3440A - Special Topics: IT Strategy Leadership
• MSIT3440B - Special Topics: IT for the Business Analyst
• MSIT3440C - Special Topics: Customer Relationship Management
• MSIT3440D - Special Topics: Operating Systems II
• MSIT3440E - Special Topics: Information Systems Risk Assessment MSIT3440F - Special Topics: Enterprise Resource Planning
• MSIT3440G - Special Topics: Foundations of Information Assurance Other choices are available from the Master of Science in Professional Communications degree program with the permission of your advisor. Special topics courses are offered each semester that are not specified in the above listing.

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