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MSIT. Master of Science in Information Technology. MSIT Outcomes.

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  1. MSIT Master of Science in Information Technology

  2. MSIT Outcomes Upon graduation, MSIT graduates should be able to:Demonstrate broad knowledge of all technical areas of information technology and an in-depth knowledge of at least one.–        Data management–        Information assurance and security–        Network and communication–        Servers and platforms–        Software and web developmentSynthesize and evaluate models for IT management Manage the various aspects of an IT organization, using accepted standards and best practices where appropriate, including:–        IT strategic planning–        IT operations and systems planning and implementation–        Legal and regulatory environment of IT–        Functional requirements and their management–        Business value attainment through information and communication technologies–        Cost effective IT service delivery

  3. MSIT - Requirements • Transition Courses • IT 5101 Intro to Database Systems(1.5) • IT 5102 Intro to Security (1.5) • IT 5200 Into to Platforms & Operating Systems (1.5) • IT 5201 Intro to Networks (1.5) • IT 5303 Introduction to Programming and Software Development(3) • IT 5302 Introduction to Web Programming (1.5)

  4. Transition Courses • What are transition courses? • These are courses that you may be told you need to take because you don’t have either an undergraduate course in the area, or extensive work experience in the area • How do I know I have to take any? • During orientation we will let you know which transition courses you’ll be required to take

  5. Transition Courses Cont. • What if I think I don’t have to take a particular course? • An exam may be given to assess your knowledge • Check FAQs at http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certificates/grad_program.htm • In order to receive credit by examination: • Check with the Department Chair about the applicability of credit by examination to the course(s) under consideration • If credit by exam is appropriate, obtain a Request for Credit by Examination form from the Office of the Registrar, complete it and pay the requisite fee at the Business Office

  6. Required Courses • IT 6203 IT Design Studio • IT 6423 IT Systems Acquisition and Integration • IT 6413 IT Service Delivery • IT 6823 Information Security Concepts and Administration • IT 7833 IT Policy, Strategy and Governance

  7. Required Courses • You need to take all required courses – no exceptions – no waivers

  8. Required Electives • Choose at least one course from the following: • IT 6723 Managing Operating and Network Systems • IT 6733 Database Administration • IT 6753 Advanced Web Development • IT 6873 Information Security Seminar

  9. Electives • Choose six courses from the following: • IT 6103 IT and the Law • IT 6473 Multimedia Applications • IT 6503 Foundations of HIT • IT 6513 EHR Systems • IT 6523 Clinical Processes and Workflows • IT 6533 Health InfoSec and Privacy • IT 6583 Business Continuity Planning & Implem • IT 6643 Issues in Information Management • IT 6663 Data Center Management • IT 6683 Management of Information Technology

  10. More Electives • IT 6763 Electronic Commerce • IT 6833 Wireless Security • IT 6843 Ethical Hacking: Network Security & Pen Testing • IT 6853 Computer Forensics • IT 6863 Database Security & Auditing • CSE 6983 CSE Graduate Internship • IT 6903 Special Topics in Information Technology • IT 7803 Master's Thesis (6 credit hours)

  11. Certificates Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Assurance Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certificates/index.htm

  12. MSIT Faculty • Dr. Becky Rutherfoord, Interim Department Chair • Dr. Han Reichgelt, Dean CSE • Dr. Svetlana Peltsverger, MSIT Coordinator • Prof. Bob Brown • Dr. Rich Halstead-Nussloch • Prof. Susan Vandeven • Dr. Ming Yang • Dr. Chi Zhang • Dr. Jack Zheng

  13. MSIT Support Staff • Ms. Jasmine Watkins, Administrative Assistant • Ms. Beth Haynie, Academic Advisor • Mr. Greg Scott, Lab Manager • Mr. Ron Sweatland, Lab Supervisor • Ms. Paula Stadnicki, Dean’s Administrative Assistant

  14. MSIT Labs • Main CSE Lab J263 • Other CSE labs on 2nd floor of “J” • You get a lab account from the main lab each term you are registered • Mr. Greg Scott, Lab Manager • Mr. Ron Sweatland, Lab Supervisor • There are student jobs available in CSE Labs http://cse.spsu.edu/thenest/ • CSE Virtual lab http://cse.spsu.edu/vlabs

  15. Internships and Coops We encourage students to work with career and counseling center http://spsu.edu/careerservices/index.htmThe earlier you start addressing career issues, the more successful you will be. CSE postings http://cse.spsu.edu/ SPSU positions http://employment.spsu.edu/

  16. More Information Visit http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certificates/grad_program.htm The site includes information for current and prospective students as well as FAQs

  17. Registration • Follow Registration Procedure at • http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/ • First – check to see what courses are being offered: • Click on Class Schedules • Click on correct term • Click on Information Technology or other major area for courses (such as IT, CS)

  18. Registration continued • As you find a course you want – write down the 4-digit number (course record number CRN) – first number in the list • Courses may be two nights, one night (hybrid) or online • Open another window to actually register: • Go to Banner Web

  19. Registration continued • Log in with your student ID and password • Type in your Course record numbers of the courses you want • If there is a problem, the system will let you know • Closed section (use Wait List ) • Prerequisite problem (see Registration procedure) • Make any changes to your schedule

  20. Registration Problems • Certificate students can’t register for classes. Advisor must register them. • You may get a “pre-requisite and test score” error when you try to register • This may be caused by not having taken the proper pre-requisite course, or may be an error in the system • Follow Registration Procedure at http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/

  21. Additional Information • Graduate Assistantships • Look for signs to apply each term • This pays tuition (or part of tuition) plus a stipend for the term • To apply go to https://employment.spsu.edu/ Student Assistant • You can apply to work as a student assistant in the lab (J263) http://cse.spsu.edu/thenest/

  22. Alternate PINs • After midterm of your first term you will be required to fill out a 2-year plan of study and submit it to the graduate coordinator • Plan must be posted on Degreeworks for approval. Degreeworks is linked through BannerWeb • Use permanent schedule to prepare your plan http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/permanent_schedules/ • Do not use Chrome, Degreeworks prefers Internet Explorer • When plan is ready and saved on Degreeworks, email speltsve@spsu.edu • After your plan is approved an alternate PIN will be sent to you – so you can register for classes for the next term • If you don’t submit the plan, you can’t register

  23. Textbooks • Buy your textbooks in the bookstore located in our Student Center, or across the street at the Engineer’s bookstore, or online • Check with campus bookstore for the ISBN numbers of textbooks for the classes

  24. Mode of Delivery • The MSIT program can be delivered to you in 3 ways: • Completely on campus – 2 nights per week for each course • Hybrid – 1 night per week for each course plus ½ of the course is online • Completely online – all work is done online • YOU CHOOSE!!

  25. Advising • Dr. Svetlana Peltsverger is the coordinator for the MSIT program and thus will be the advisor as well • Mrs. Elizabeth Haynie, our full-time advisor may also be able to help you with certain questions • Dr. Becky Rutherfoord, Interim Department chair and Ms. Jasmine Watkins (Admin Assistant) may also help

  26. Questions???? • Contact Dr. Peltsverger • Email: speltsve@spsu.edu • Phone: 678+915-4285 • Room: J387 • Contact Mrs. Haynie • Email: ehaynie@spsu.edu • Phone: 678+915-3572 • Room: J375

  27. Other Contacts • Dr. Becky Rutherfoord, Interim Dept. Chair IT • Email: brutherf@spsu.edu • Phone: 678-915-7400 • Room: J393 • Ms. Jasmine Watkins, Adm. Assistant • Email: jwatkin2@spsu.edu • Phone: 678+915-4292 • Room: J393

  28. Other Contacts • Dr. Han Reichgelt, Dean CSE • Email: hreichge@spsu.edu • Phone: 678+915-7399 • Room: J330 • Ms. Paula Stadnicki, Dean’s Secretary • Email: pstadnic@spsu.edu • Phone: 678+915-5572 • Room: J330

  29. Website • Please go to the following websites for additional information • http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/ • http://spsu.edu/schoolcse/

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