MS in Information Technology Program

Rensselaer Hartford

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The primary intent of the Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program is to prepare graduates for professional practice in information technology. Although the term "information technology" may be subject to many interpretations, we consider it to mean "applied computer science." Therefore, the program provides students with exposure to a practical application of technology within an area of specialization. To this end, students will gain a broad exposure to technology by completing a set of core courses and an in-depth exposure to the application of technology in a particular discipline through courses in a student-selected application area.Students entering the MS Information Technology degree program are expected to have a Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with relevant background coursework in mathematics, computer science and/or engineering and meet the General and Specific Information Technology admission requirements.

A Plan of Study for the degree of MS in Information Technology must include:

• A minimum of 30 credit hours.
• At least 18 credit hours in 6000-level course (or equivalent);
• 5 Core Courses: One each in the areas of :
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Software Design
  • Database Systems
  • Telecommunications
  • Management of Technology
• 4 Specific Courses in one of the following IT application specialties available in Hartford:
  • Database Systems Design
  • Management Information Systems
  • Networking
  • Software Design
• CISH, CSCI, ECSE Elective
• IT culminating coursework, seminar, project, and/or thesis.

Students will prepare a plan of study indicating the courses in their degree program. See Information Technology Plan of Study Worksheet for the Master of Science in Information Technology. The Plan of Study is prepared by the student and his or her advisor and then reviewed and approved by the Chair of Engineering and Science.