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Plan of Study
Plan of Study Guidelines for the Master of Science in Technology (TECH)
with an emphasis in Computer Information and Technology (CIT)
Introduction
This document is intended to establish guidelines for CIT graduate faculty and graduate students to use in development of the plan of study for an M.S. in Technology with an emphasis in Information Technology (hereafter referred to as TECH/CIT).
These guidelines are a derivative of the requirements for the M.S. in Technology. They are intended to preserve the primary strength of that degree, namely its flexibility to meet the professional interests and aspirations of each individual student.
As such, suggested areas and courses are intended only as a point of departure for each individual student to develop that plan of study that will meet his or her professional goals.
These guidelines build on the prerequisites for TECH/CIT graduate study that were approved during the 2000-2005 academic year by the CIT Graduate Studies Committee.
These guidelines are subject to change based on future changes to the degree requirements made by the School of Technology Graduate Studies Committee and approved by the Graduate School .
Context
This document is a supplement to the School of Technology Graduate Faculty and Graduate Student Handbooks. Refer to those documents concerning the forms and formats to be used in submitting an official plan of study.
The Department of Computer Technology does not offer its own Master of Science degree. Instead, it participates in an interdisciplinary Master of Science in Technology degree program. This program offers the flexibility of building an emphasis in any of the subject disciplines within the School of Technology . This document describes requirements for a concentration in TECH/CIT offered through the graduate faculty of the Department of Computer Technology.
Prerequisites for TECH/CIT Graduate Study
Students seeking to pursue a TECH/CIT graduate degree are normally expected to have a previous B.S. degree with a major or minor in information systems or computer science. At the same time, it is recognized that many students with non-computing degrees may seek the diversification value of a graduate degree in information technology. Accordingly, prospective students may acquire this background through conditional admission to the graduate program subject to the following prerequisite study requirements. Prerequisite study may also be prescribed after admittance to the TECH/CIT graduate program based upon the initial academic advisor's review of the student's academic and professional background.
Prerequisites for graduate study do not carry credit toward the M. S. in Technology degree. They are intended only to makeup background deficiencies for the students who enter the program with insufficient computing backgrounds from their undergraduate studies.
Prerequisite study requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any other CIT undergraduate course, or any TECH/CIT graduate course that is taught by CIT graduate faculty with information systems and technology subject matter.
There are two alternative sets of prerequisites for TECH/CIT graduate study. Additional or alternative prerequisites may be defined by the student's academic advisor. The student's prerequisite knowledge and experience determine the number of hours required.
Prerequisites for graduate study in one of the following areas:
All three of the following:
And two of the following as specified
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Prerequisites for graduate study in:
All three of the following:
And two of the following as specified
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Plan of Study Guidelines
Degree requirements for the M.S. in Technology are very flexible. Thus, the plan of study is unique to each student's needs and desires. To facilitate such an individually tailored program, each student is required to develop and file an approved plan of study in consultation with a graduate faculty member of his or her choice.
The plan of study serves as a contract between the Graduate School and the student. For this reason, it must be developed, approved, and filed within one year of beginning graduate study (excluding any prerequisite study as described previously).
The M.S. plan of study must include 30 total credit hours selected from the following:
500- and 600-level credit hours from any School in the university (e.g., TECH, MGMT, CS, IE, EDUC, EDCI, etc.)
Up to six credit hours of independent study (e.g., TECH 590) under the direction of a graduate faculty member. IMPORTANT: Students must apply for independent study prior to enrolling in the course. Also, a student may not apply for independent study credit until they have an approved plan of study signed by all members of their committee.
Up to six credit hours of 300- and 400-level CIT courses may be included in a plan of study subject to approval of the student's entire graduate committee. IMPORTANT: Students must submit their plan of study to their graduate committee for approval prior to enrolling in any 300- or 400-level course.
Each plan of study must consist of a primary area and one or more related areas. Both the primary and related areas are based on the subject matter and not on department or course prefixes. The purpose of the remainder of this document is to describe the primary area, identify possible related areas, and courses that might fit into those areas.
- The Primary Area
- Candidate Related Area: Business
- Candidate Related Area: Information Systems
- Candidate Related Area: Information Systems and Technology Management
- Candidate Related Area: Telecommunications and Networking
- Sample Plans of Study
The Primary Area (including the Core Curriculum)
All non-thesis plans of study will have a Technology primary area. This primary area will have either a technology emphasis or a teaching/research emphasis. The primary area must include between 15 and 24 credit hours (exclusive of the 3 credit hours in the directed project, TECH 598). The primary area must include the following Technology core requirements:
NOTE: Because the following courses are required for the M.S. Technology degree, graduate students may enroll in these courses prior to filing an approved plan of study.
(3) IT 507 Measurement and Evaluation in Industry and Technology
(3) IT 508 Quality and Productivity in Industry and Technology
(3) TECH 646 Analysis of Research in Industry and Technology
Other courses that may be suitable for the primary area include:
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Note: Because the following courses are electives for an M.S. Technology degree, TECH/CIT graduate students may NOT enroll in these courses until they have been included in an approved and filed plan of study. Note: Course numbers and suffixes subject to change. | ||
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(3) TECH 510 Developing Courses for Industry and Technology | Recommended for students interested in information systems education. | |
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(3) TECH 527 Technology from a Global Perspective | Useful for students interested in information systems management. | |
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(3) TECH 566 Developing Instructional Programs for Industry and Technology | Recommended for students interested in information systems education. | |
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(3) CIT Information Technology Economics | Recommended for students interested in information systems management. | |
This above list is not exhaustive. Graduate students are encouraged to study the Graduate School Catalog, the CIT web site, and each semester's Schedule of Classes for additional courses.
The remainder of the plan of study is tailored to the individual and his/her professional and intellectual goals. Each plan of study consists of: (1) a primary area, Technology, and (2) one or more related areas.
The following sections describe candidate related areas and courses. Candidate related areas include Business, Information Systems, Information Systems & Technology Management,
Candidate Related Area - Business
It is recognized that advancement in the information technology field is often influenced greatly by business knowledge and savvy. To this end, it is recommended that all TECH/CIT graduates who do not have a prior business or management degree or minor include a graduate-level related area in Business in their plan of study. A Management related area of study should include between 6 and 8 credit hours selected from the following courses:
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(2) MGMT 600 | Financial Accounting (no undergraduate or graduate prerequisite) |
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(2) MGMT 601 | Managerial Accounting (Prerequisite: MGMT 600) |
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(2) MGMT 610 | Financial Management I (no undergraduate or graduate prerequisite) |
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(2) MGMT 611 | Financial Management II (Prerequisite: MGMT 610) |
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(2) MGMT 620 | Marketing Management I (no undergraduate or graduate prerequisite) |
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(2) MGMT 650 | Strategic Management (Prerequisites: MGMT 610 and 620) |
Note: The Department of Computer Technology is negotiating with the Krannert School of Management for a trade for reservations in the above courses for spaces in TECH/CIT courses. Students should file these courses on the plan of study for purposes of communicating space requirements to Krannert.
Candidate Related Area - Information Systems (can be named anything appropriate)
A related area in Information Systems is most suited to those graduate students who have not earned an information systems undergraduate degree. This is a generalist track in which most students will elect to concentrate on one area of information systems such as application development, systems analysis and design, specific applications, data management, or end user computing. It is important that students in this track seek out a CIT graduate faculty member who is interested in the same area, and/or interested in the topic of their directed project.
A related area in Information Systems should include between 6 and 15 credit hours. The following list of possible courses is not exhaustive and is always changing. Graduate students are encouraged to study the Graduate School Catalog, the CIT web site, and each semester's Schedule of Classes for additional courses.
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Note: Because the following courses are electives for an M.S. Technology degree, TECH/CIT graduate students may NOT enroll in these courses until they have been included in an approved and filed plan of study. Note: Course numbers and suffixes subject to change. | |
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(3) CIT 3xx or CIT 4xx | (must be approved before enrolling in the course) |
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(3) CIT 3xx or CIT 4xx | (must be approved before enrolling in the course) |
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(3) MGMT 5xx or 6xx | Information systems courses offered through the Krannert School of Management, subject to space availability and permission |
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(3) CS 5xx or 6xx | Information systems courses offered through the School of Science , subject to space availability and permission |
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(3) CIT 550 | Organizational Impact of Information Technology |
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(3) CIT 551 | Information Technology Economics |
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(3) CIT 552 | Information Technology Project Management |
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(3) CIT 553 | Quality Management in Information Technology |
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(3) CIT 554 | Management of Information Technology Resources |
Candidate Related Area – Information Systems and Technology Management
A related area in Information Systems and Technology Management is most suited to those graduate students who have earned an information systems undergraduate degree, or who have several years of industrial experience in information systems. This is a technology management-oriented track. It is important that students in this track seek out a CIT graduate faculty member who is interested in the same area, and/or interested in the topic of their directed project.
A related area in Information Systems and Technology Management should include between 6 and 15 credit hours. The following list of possible courses is not exhaustive and is always changing. Graduate students are encouraged to study the Graduate School Catalog, the CIT web site, and each semester's Schedule of Classes for additional courses.
| Note: Because the following courses are electives for an M.S. Technology degree, TECH/CIT graduate students may NOT enroll in these courses until they have been included in an approved and filed plan of study. Note: Course numbers and suffixes subject to change. | |||
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(3) CIT 550 | Organizational Impact of Information Technology | |
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(3) CIT 551 | Information Technology Economics | |
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(3) CIT 552 | Information Technology Project Management | |
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(3) CIT 553 | Quality Management in Information Technology | |
| (3) CIT 554 | Management of Information Technology Resources | ||
| (3) CIT 3xx or CIT 4xx | (must be approved before enrolling in the course ø not recommended since these courses generally do not contribute to the management focus of the track) | ||
| (3) CIT 3xx or CIT 4xx | (must be approved before enrolling in the course ø not recommended since these courses generally do not contribute to the management focus of the track) | ||
Candidate Related Area - Telecommunications and Networking Technology
A related area in Telecommunications and Networking Technology is most suited to those graduate students who have earned an information systems or computer science undergraduate degree, or who have several years of industrial experience in networking. This is a technology-oriented track. It is important that students in this track seek out a CIT graduate faculty member who is interested in the same area, and/or interested in the topic of their directed project.
A related area in Telecommunications and Networking should include between 6 and 15 credit hours. The following list of possible courses is not exhaustive and is always changing. Graduate students are encouraged to study the Graduate School Catalog, the CIT web site, and each semester's Schedule of Classes for additional courses.
Note: Because the following courses are electives for an M.S. Technology degree, TECH/CIT graduate students may NOT enroll in these courses until they have been included in an approved and filed plan of study. Note: Course numbers and suffixes subject to change. |
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| (3) CIT 3xx or CIT 4xx | (from the telecommunications course sequence -- must be approved before enrolling in the course) | ||||
| (3) CIT 3xx or CIT 4xx | (from the telecommunications course sequence -- must be approved before enrolling in the course) | ||||
| (3) MGMT 5xx or 6xx | Telecommunications courses offered through the Krannert School of Management, subject to space availability and permission | ||||
| (3) CS 5xx or 6xx | Telecommunications courses offered through the School of Science , subject to space availability and permission | ||||
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(3) CIT 550 | Organizational Impact of Information Technology | |||
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(3) CIT 551 | Information Technology Economics | |||
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(3) CIT 552 | Information Technology Project Management | |||
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(3) CIT 553 | Quality Management in Information Technology | |||
| (3) CIT 554 | Management of Information Technology Resources | ||||
| (3) CIT 555 | Advanced Network Security | ||||
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(3) CIT 581 | Advanced Wireless Networking | |||