Admission Requirements for the Master's Program in Information Technology

Admission Requirements for the Master's Program in Information Technology

Admission Procedure, MSIT Coursework, Graduate Transition Certificate in Information Technology, Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, Course Descriptions

The Master of Science in Information Technology program is designed to enhance career options for a broad mix of students. The program is designed for those students interested in pursuing a career in the management and performance of information systems planning, development, implementation, and operation.

Although no specific undergraduate major is required, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school. Students will be evaluated on an individual basis and will be admitted only if their academic accomplishments, recommendations, and motivation predict the ability to complete the program successfully.

Admission Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program with a major in Information Technology must submit the following to the Admissions Office:

An application for admission to the program
Two official transcripts from each college the applicant has attended
A certificate of immunization
An official copy of scores from the "General Test" of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT.

In addition, applicants must submit the following to the Computer Science Program:

A statement of purpose in seeking this degree
Three recommendation forms completed by former or current supervisors, professors, or professional colleagues.

International students should refer to the International Students sub-section for additional admission requirements.

One of the following must be met for a student to be fully admitted to this MS program at Southern Polytechnic State University:

Basic

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better (out of a possible 4.0) or the equivalent
Official GRE scores, OR for those students taking the GMAT use the following index:

GMAT + (200 x undergraduate GPA) = 1000

Advanced
(A candidate for admission who has already earned a recognized master's or doctor's degree in another field of study) The GRE/GMAT is not required if an advanced degree has already been completed in the United States.
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MSIT Coursework

Transition Courses (These courses, as indicated at acceptance time, may NOT be counted toward degree requirements)
IT	5103	Programming Principles	3
IT	5113	Advanced Programming & Applications	3
CS	5153	Database Systems	3
MGNT	5653	Financial Decision Making	3
MGNT	5773	Managerial Decision Making	3
MGNT	5873	Strategic Environment of Business	3
Core Requirements			(18 hours)
IT	6403	Windows Application Development	3
MIS	6010	Management Information Systems (AKA IT 6683)	3
MGNT	6025	Managing Professionals	3
SWE	6633	Software Project Management (AKA MIS 6050)	3
SWE	6623	Software Engineering I	3
IT	6643	Issues in Information Management	3
Capstone			(3 hours – required)
IT	7833	IT Strategy and Policy	3
Electives (choose from the list below. At least 2 courses must be IT)			(15 hours)
CS	6323	Human Factors	3
ECET	6300	Telecommunications Networking	3
IT	6473	Multimedia Applications	3
IT	6663	Data Center Management	3
IT	6723	Managing Operating and Network Systems	3
IT	6733	Database Administration	3
IT	6743	Data Communications and Computer Networking	3
IT	6753	Web Development	3
IT	6763	Electronic Commerce	3
IT	6823	Information Security Concepts and Administration	3
IT	7803	Thesis (may substitute 2 thesis courses for 2 electives)	3
MGNT	6055	Total Quality Management	3
MGNT	6090	Strategic Management	3
MKTG	6010	Marketing Management	3
SE	6743	Object-Oriented Analysis and Design	3
Or other approved 6xxx courses from existing Computer Science, Software Engineering or Management master’s programs.
Total			36

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Graduate Transition Certificate in Information Technology

The Graduate Transition Certificate in Information Technology prepares individuals who have an accredited bachelor’s degree unrelated to information technology and who have an interest in either:

Transitioning to a master’s program in Information Technology
Or in obtaining an entry-level position in industry

Participants enroll in two classes per semester for three semesters. Applicants with additional preparation in the field of information technology may be allowed to substitute up to two approved 6000-level courses for the same number of required courses listed below.

Required Courses			18 hours
IT	5103	Programming Principles	3
IT	5113	Advanced Programming & Applications	3
CS	5153	Database Systems	3
MGNT	5653	Financial Decision Making	3
MGNT	5773	Managerial Decision Making	3
MGNT	5873	Strategic Environment of Business	3

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Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology prepares individuals who hold an accredited bachelor’s degree and have undertaken the Graduate Transition Certificate in Information Technology (or the equivalent through other coursework) to advance their knowledge in the field of information technology.

Participants enroll in two classes per semester for three semesters. There are four required courses and two electives.

Required Courses			12 hours
IT	6403	Windows Application Development	3
MIS	6010	Management Information Systems (AKA IT 6683)	3
SWE	6633	Software Project Management (AKA MIS 6050)	3
SE	6623	Software Engineering I	3
Elective Courses (choose 2 from the following list)			6 hours
IT	6473	Multimedia Applications	3
IT	6663	Data Center Management	3
IT	6723	Managing Operating and Network Systems	3
IT	6733	Database Administration	3
IT	6743	Data Communications and Computer Networking	3
IT	6753	Web Development	3
IT	6763	Electronic Commerce	3

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