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STAFF
Department Chair
Donald L. Goff
dgoff@umuc.edu
Associate Chair and Program Director
Garth R. MacKenzie
gmackenzie@umuc.edu
Coordinator
Ouanessa Boubsil
oboubsil@umuc.edu
Administrative Assistant
Regina Massaquoi
rmassaquoi@umuc.edu
Phone: 800-888-UMUC, ext. 4616
Master of Science in Information Technology
The Master of Science (MS) in information technology program seeks to provide students
with a technical curriculum covering a wide range of information technology
(IT) topics. It is designed for those who are called upon to develop, implement, and
operate information systems in a variety of organizations. Graduates of the program
will have a broad technical understanding of current and emerging technologies in the
IT field, a familiarity with systems engineering concepts, and a solid foundation in the
technological basis of the Internet. They will also have a firm grasp of current and
future effects of the convergence of computer systems and telecommunications systems
technologies.
Overview
This 36-credit degree program leads to a Master of Science (MS) in information technology.
The curriculum is divided into 18 credits in core courses, 15 credits in electives,
and a 3-credit capstone course. The core curriculum consists of six technical courses in
basic technology, computing, software, telecommunications, systems engineering, and
the Internet. The capstone course covers information technology integration and applications.
Students may fulfill the elective component of the curriculum in one of two
ways, depending upon individual needs and work situations: they may select 15 credits
of coursework from the entire range of existing UMUC information technology courses
in order to gain an interdisciplinary perspective, or they may take a sequenced series of
courses within one of the specialized subdisciplines or course groups. Certain management
electives are also available for students who may be on the management track in
their organizations.
Program Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements (listed on p. 11), candidates for this
program are required to have earned their bachelor’s degree in one of the engineering,
physical science, or mathematical disciplines and have substantive practical experience
in information technology.
Decision-Pending Status
Students may enroll in either MSIT 610 or MSIT 660 before UMUC has received the
official college transcript from the bachelor’s-degree-granting institution.
Technology Requirements
Students pursuing a degree in any of the information technology fields (computer systems
management, information technology, telecommunications management, and
software engineering) must have access to a computer and modem capable of supporting
current software. Such programs may require more than the minimum hardware
and software needed for basic online communication and study (listed on p. 31).
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