MS in AIT: Our Program of Courses

The MS in Applied IT comprises 30 credit hours distributed across core requirements, electives, and a Capstone course.

Note:None of the courses in the MS, Applied IT program demands a prerequisite for entry to the program; some courses may require specific sequencing (see table below). Be aware that course TITLE and CRN are most important - some Depts use the SAME course number in consecutive semesters.

Offerings for Spring 2010:

NOTE:This is a preliminary schedule and could change. Three courses (NCLC 595, GSOM 540 and SYST 659-Challenges Engineering Mega System) are pending confirmation of times. Once confirmation is received we will update.

*ECE 590.005 (CRN 18795) - Seminar on Emerging Technologies- W @ 7:20PM

*GSOM 540 Financial Decision Making (CRN 20119)- Tues @ 7:20PM

*INFS 622.001 (CRN 13696) - Information Systems Analysis & Design - M @ 4:30PM

*INFS 622.002 (CRN 17457) - Information Systems Analysis & Design - M @ 7:20PM

*ISA 697.001 ( CRN 19591) - Emerging Cyber Security - W @ 7:20PM

*IT 597 (CRN 18912) - Developing IT Leaders of Integrity - Tue @ 7:20PM

*IT 665 ( CRN 18913) - Managing IT in the Federal Sector - Thurs @ 7:20PM

*IT 685 (CRN 18914) - Capstone - Thurs @ 7:20PM

* NCLC 595 Leading Change in IT Organizations- Tues TBA

*SYST 659. 001 (CRN 16971) - Introduction to Systems Engineering - Thurs @ 4:30PM

*SYST 659 - Challenges Engineering Mega-Systems (CRN 19730) - Mon @ 7:20PM

Offerings for Fall 2009:

*ECE 590.006 (CRN 77416) - Seminar in Emerging Technologies - W @7:20PM

*IT 597 (CRN 77391) - Developing Leaders of Integrity - M @ 7:20PM

*IT 665 (CRN 71721) - Managing IT Programs in the Federal Sector - R (Thur) @ 7:20PM

*ISA 697.001 (CRN 77744) - Emerging Matters in Cyber Security - W @ 7:20PM

*SYST 659 (CRN 71342 *see table below) - Challenges of Engineering Mega-Systems - M @ 7:20PM

*NCLC 595 (CRN 77390 *see table below) - Leading Change in IT Organizations - T (Tue) @7:20PM

*INFS 622 (CRN 71082) - Information Systems Analysis & Design - W @7:20PM

Program of Courses

NOTE: * = course undergoing final review

Number	Title
CORE COURSES
ECE 590	Seminar in Emerging Technologies: This course studies emerging technologies, how they are identified, how they evolve, actions which may encourage or stifle their growth, government influences, societal influences, examples of success and failure, and some lessons to be learned which are unique to government information technology.
IT 597	Developing Leaders of Integrity: This prepares IT professionals for roles as ethical leaders. It examines key leadership theories, analyzes business cases where leadership played a principal role and offers a practicum for students to assume and receive coaching in everyday leadership roles.
IT 685	Capstone Seminar: Faculty-facilitated, student teams analysis of five largest IT projects of the twentieth century from perspectives of IT, Analysis & Management and Leadership & Ethics.
IT 665	Managing IT Programs in the Federal Sector: Unique complexities of the Federal Sector, including navigating Congressional and Executive Branch oversight, reporting, justifying and sustaining annually a program.
SYST 659	Introduction to Systems Engineering: Introductory course with a focus on information technology systems. Emphasis will be on the development of analytical, technical, management, and teamwork skills through exercises in planning, documentation, presentation, and the creative process of IT engineering design.
Information Technology
ISA 697	Emerging Matters in Cyber Security: Individual topics presented by industry experts.
SYST 659	Challenges of Engineering Mega-Systems: Examination of the characteristics of and growing trends toward development of mega-systems in the twenty-first century. *Requires completion of SYST 659-Introduction to Systems Engineering*
INFS 622	Information Systems Analysis and Design: Integration of computing technologies, systems analysis, system design practices and management criteria in the design of large-scale information management and decision support systems
Analysis and Management
GSOM 540	Financial Analysis & Forecasting in the Federal Sector: This is a survey course that touches on the key concepts of finance, accounting and management decision making.
Leadership and Ethics
NCLC 595	Leading Change in IT Organizations: Business case study-supported analysis designed to promote development of essential knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to lead with integrity through organizational change. Requires completion of IT 597

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