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Information Technology (M.S.)

Marymount’s information technology program offers advanced study to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the IT industry, whether managing enterprise infrastructure, designing computer systems with current systems life cycle methodologies, creating and maintaining high-quality computer software, engaging in cybersecurity management or technical operations, or managing complex IT projects. A dual degree in information technology and cybersecurity, a dual degree in information technology and the MBA, a variety of electives, a research or project option, a global experience, and specialized tracks enable individuals to tailor their graduate studies to their career needs in government or industry.

Students have the option of choosing a specialized track to complete their program:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Health Care Informatics
  • Project Management and Technology Leadership
  • Software Engineering

The program is designed to provide the academic foundation for those seeking to become a chief information officer (CIO) or attain a similar senior IT position.

The full-time faculty for this program conduct research in information technology, cybersecurity, data management, open source software, natural language processing (NLP), human computer interaction, technology for health care, and other areas. Adjunct faculty work in the field in areas such as requirements analysis, cybercrime, hardware design, software development, database management, cybersecurity, and operations management for government and business.

Upon successful completion of the information technology program, students will be able to

  • identify and solve complex problems in business and society using information technology, including the application and management of complex systems of hardware, software, networks, databases, and computer security;
  • exercise leadership in analyzing, designing, developing, and integrating IT solutions that meet industry-wide standards using system engineering principles;
  • manage enterprise-wide information systems to ensure that an organization is competitive in today's global and high performance environment following strong ethical principles;
  • use specialized knowledge to obtain skills and, if applicable, certifications in areas such as software development, database and storage technology, cybersecurity, IT governance, and project management;
  • optimize the effectiveness of IT in an organization by effective IT governance, development of IT strategic plans, implementation of IT policies, and assurance of ethical awareness of the enterprise use of information;
  • communicate effectively with others, including technologists and managers in the IT field and users and managers in the business context;
  • work effectively as a member or as a leader of a cross-disciplinary team in the IT field where teamwork is essential to the success of time-critical projects; and
  • develop the knowledge and skills required to pursue life-long learning in areas relating to information technology and to adapt to an ever-changing, global technology and business environment through information literacy relevant to a fast-changing discipline.

Admission Requirements: Applicants for this program must have

  • an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in an accredited undergraduate program or nine (9) recent credits in an accredited graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or a high-level certification, such as PMP, CISSP, or CCNA, or a satisfactory score on the GRE or GMAT. (Applicants to the M.B.A./IT or health care management/IT dual-degree programs must submit a GRE or GMAT score.); and
  • interview with the program director or a designee.

If a departmental review reveals deficiencies in the information technology knowledge, the student may be required to complete additional undergraduate courses.

Course Substitution Policy: If a student can exhibit a depth of knowledge gained through prior experience, advanced certifications, and/or previous coursework, more advanced courses may be substituted for lower graduate-level program requirements. This evidence should be submitted at the time of admission, and at the latest by the end of the first semester of attendance.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in the information technology program. All graduate students in the School of Business Administration must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. The student must bring his or her cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine graduate credits or be dismissed. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 a second time will be dismissed.

Degree Requirements — Information Technology

36 credits

Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.

IT 510Requirements Analysis

3

 

IT 515Decision Making for IT

3

OR

MSC 515Research Methods

3

 

IT 520Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks

3

IT 530Computer Security

3

IT 540Enterprise Data Management and Analysis

3

IT 550Ethics, Law, and Policy in the Information Age

3

IT 610IT Governance and Strategy

3

 

IT 680IT Master's Project

3

OR

IT 670Computer Network Defense

3

IT 670: for those in cybersecurity track

Four (4) electives or track courses, as follows:

Cybersecurity Track

IT 535Advanced Computer Security

3

IT 547Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents

3

IT 570Cybersecurity: Law, Policy, Ethics, and Compliance

3

One (1) course from the following:
IT 537Computer Forensics and Incident Response

3

IT 547Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents

3

IT 557Monitoring, Auditing, and Penetration Testing

3

IT 560Cryptography

3

IT 567Global Cybersecurity

3

IT 575Information Security Management

3

IT 587Cybersecurity Systems: Certification and Accreditation

3

IT 590Topics in Information Technology

3

(Students who have successfully completed this track may apply for the cybersecurity graduate certificate in addition to the degree.)

Health Care Informatics Track

IT 545Health Care Informatics

3

IT 547Security and Privacy of Electronic Documents

3

HCM 510Health Care Management

3

HCM 520Health Care Reimbursement Systems

3

(Students who have successfully completed this track may apply for the health care informatics graduate certificate in addition to the degree.)

Project Management and Technology Leadership Track

MSC 545Project Management

3

MSC 555Program Management

3

 

IT 580Technology Leadership

3

OR

IT 585Managing Technical People

3

One (1) course from the following:
MBA 519Operations Management

3

MGT 507Leadership

3

MGT 515Leading and Managing Teams

3

MGT 525Knowledge Management

3

MGT 551Negotiation Skills and Mediation

3

MSC 550Procurement and Contracting

3

(Students who have successfully completed this track may apply for the IT project management and technology leadership graduate certificate in addition to the degree.)

Software Engineering Track

IT 500Programming Language Selection and Design

3

IT 505Design and Analysis of Algorithms

3

IT 565Human Computer Interaction

3

IT 552Operating Systems

3