College of Information Systems and Technology


Degree Program:  Master of Science in Management with a Concentration in Information Techonology Management

  • Course:  

    MPM655

    -- Project Planning, Execution and Closure
  • Credits:  5
  • Prerequisites:  MPM650  
  • Description:  
    Offers a practical approach emphasizing the project phases and processes presented by such organizations as the Project Management Institute (PMI®) in their Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). This course will provide an overview of aspects related to the project life cycle and project management techniques that are used to manage projects that are on schedule, within budget and meet performance criteria. The student will learn the basic project management framework as well as the preparation of a basic project plan. Subsequent courses will focus on project management processes such as scheduling, cost control, procurement and contracting, and risk management. Examines ways of identifying, evaluating and mitigating risk in planning, execution, and closure.


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Sampling of Additional Courses applicable to this degree program

  • Course:  IT610 -- Relational Database Management Systems
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    Introduces the design and development of relational databases from conceptual models of a requirement to a database. Covers external view of the relational database model to include administration and architecture.

  • Course:  IT612 -- Database Analysis, Design and Implementation
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  IT610  
  • Description:  
    Covers the logical and physical design of relational database management systems implementations using conceptual modeling. Includes study of conceptual modeling, use of CASE tools and security design consideration. Concepts of conceptual database modeling such as data warehousing and distributed database management systems are covered.

  • Course:  IT640 -- Telecommunications and Networking
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    Presents the foundations of networking architectures to include LAN and point-topoint topologies, TCP/IP and communications protocols. Presents the basic concepts of data communications and design. Discusses network operating systems as well as transmission media, communications hardware, network topologies, switching methods and network analysis.

  • Course:  IT642 -- Network Administration
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  IT640  
  • Description:  
    Presents the principles and practices of network administration. User management, backup management and high-reliability configuration system security are presented. Also covers network issues such as addressing and routing. Windows-UNIX interoperability is also discussed.

  • Course:  IT660 -- Information Technology Systems Development
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  NONE
  • Description:  
    Covers the life-cycle development and management of systems using state-of-thepractice tools and techniques. Provides a foundation in the techniques used to specify and design systems of software and hardware components. Provides an overview of the tools used in systems engineering. Includes topics relating to elicitation of requirements and developing the specification and design of today's business systems.

  • Course:  IT662 -- Information Technology Systems Implementation
  • Credits:  4
  • Prerequisites:  IT660  
  • Description:  
    Covers the testing, implementation and maintenance of computer systems to support business processes. Topics include test planning, test procedures and test activities. Management activities and technical support necessary for successful implementation are discussed.



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