M.S. In Information Technology and Management
For additional information about the MSITM program contact:
Dr. Lakshmi Iyer
ISOM Graduate Programs Director
ISOM Department, Bryan 435
PO Box 26165
Greensboro, NC 27402-6165
Voice: 336.334.4984
Fax: 336.334.5580
Peggy Gentry
Administrative Assistant
ISOM Department, Bryan 479
PO Box 26165
Greensboro, NC 27402-6165
Voice: 336.334.5666
Fax: 336.334.5580
E-Mail: msitm@uncg.edu
Visit the ISOM Department home page for information about the faculty and other department programs.
Master of Science in Information Technology and Management
MSITM Program Structure
The MSITM curriculum is comprised of four components:Basic Business and IT Knowledge
Courses are designed for students who have not already completed equivalent coursework and specific learning objectives. All basic business and IT knowledge classes may be waived if student has prior experience or coursework in the following areas. They include:- Business Statistics
- Presentation and Interpretation of Financial Statements
- Desktop Data Management
- Business Processes and Technology
- Web Design and Development
- Hours Available: 7.5
- Minimum Hours Required: 0
Foundation Level
Foundation level courses provide the business and technical knowledge necessary to complete the core courses of the program. Up to 4.5 credit hours at this level may be waived. The courses cover the following subject areas:- Database Design
- Business Application Programming I
- Networks and Telecommunications
- Enterprise Information Systems and Data Warehousing
- Systems Analysis and Design
- E-Business Strategy
- Project Management
- Information Assurance
- XML and Related Technologies
- Hours Available: 13.5
- Minimum Hours Required: 9
Core Level
All core level courses are required for all students, regardless of prior experience and/or coursework. Core level courses include topics in:- Data Mining
- Database Implementation
- E-Commerce Development
- Systems Design and Software Engineering
- Business Applications Programming II
- Distributed Systems and Architecture
- Business and IT Planning
- Information Technology Security
- Project in Information Technology
- Hours Available: 13.5
- Minimum Hours Required: 13.5
Elective Level
Elective level courses are meant to allow students to specialize and to gain additional competency in areas of IT that interest them the most. Students select their electives in consultation with MSITM program director.
The MSITM program offers a variety of electives and only a sample is listed below. Other elective courses may be added in the future. A sample of some elective courses are:
- Open Source Systems
- Supply Chain Management
- Web Services and Distributed Systems
- Management of Technology and Innovation
- Global IT Strategy and Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- Minimum Hours Required: 9
NOTE: Students in interested in enrolling in the MSITM program on a full-time basis should contact the MSITM Program Director before applying to the program.