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Master of Science in Information Technology
The Master of Science Program in Information Technology has its philosophy to produce graduates with competency to work efficiently to develop information technology both in terms of theory and application. In order to meet this philosophy, the curriculum emphasizes:
- Clear and in-depth understanding of information technology.
- Analysis and problem-solving skills for information technology, as well as the decision-making skill based on scientific methodology.
- Innovation and creativity in research projects are beneficial to academia and the application of information technology.
Curriculum Structure
Plan A: Coursework and Thesis
Preparatory Courses (Non – credit)
Required Courses (15 credits)
Elective Courses (9 credits) including IT 6801 Information Technology Research Methods
Thesis (12 credits)
Total 36 credits
Plan B: Coursework and Independent Study
Preparatory Courses (Non – credit)
Required Courses (15 credits)
Elective Courses (15 credits)
Independent Study (6 credits)
Total 36 credits
Preparatory Courses
IT 5212 Introduction to Information Technology
Required Courses
IT 6212 Information Technology Management
IT 6222 Database Management Systems
IT 6241 Software Engineering
IT 6251 Information Systems Development
IT 6252 Information Systems Security and Risk Management
Elective Courses
Plan B: Students must select at least 5 elective courses (15 credits)
IT 6325 Internetworking Technologies
IT 6330 Information Technology Planning and Project Management
IT 6335 Information Technology Strategic Planning
IT 6336 Enterprise Architecture
IT 6337 Managing Innovation in Digital Transformation
IT 6341 Decision Support Systems
IT 6344 Knowledge Management Systems
IT 6345 Artificial Intelligence Systems
IT 6346 Data Analytics
IT 6362 Computer Simulation and Modeling
IT 6364 Computer Graphics and Image Processing
IT 6374 Business Transformation
IT 6375 Business Insight and Visualization
IT 6376 Managing Changes in Business Transformation
IT 6377 Project Management in Business Transformation
IT 6388 Electronic Commerce Technologies
IT 6399 Graduate Seminar in Information Technology
IT 6400-99 Selected Topics in Information Technology
IT 6500-99 Directed Individual Study in Information Technology
Independent Study
IT 6900 Master Project
Thesis
IT 7000 Thesis