Master of Science in Information and Telecommunications Systems for Business
The Master of Science in Information Technology and Telecommunication Systems for Business (MSITS) is designed for professionals who want to have significant impact in the development of information and telecommunication systems in their organizations. With its unique educational approach balancing theory and practice, this program presents the methodology and technology skills needed to plan, develop, implement, and manage integrated information and telecommunication systems throughout organizations.
The Master of Science in Information Technology degree focuses on contemporary and advanced information technology as it applies to the development of integrated systems that meet organization needs in a highly competitive environment. Specifically, the degree is designed for:
- IT/IS professionals who want to advance to managerial or development roles in their organizations
- Business professionals with knowledge in functional areas who want to leverage this background with IT knowledge to move to consultancy roles within or outside their organizations
- Professionals who need to update their skills and to use the newest IT concepts and tools to allow organizations to better compete in the global marketplace
A highly flexible program, the MSITS incorporates the rapid changes in technology and explores current innovative and creative uses of systems to fulfill business needs. (For students not requiring a master's degree, several certificate programs are also available.)
The MSITS curriculum builds on the structure and the need for managerial skills education identified in the latest IS curricula research and the model curriculum for Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) programs developed by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Association for Information Systems (AIS), and endorsed by numerous other information systems professional organizations. Elective courses focus on detailed technology issues and concepts with an emphasis on technical design, development, acquisition, implementation, security, operation, and maintenance of complex information systems. Students may choose courses in one or several areas, depending on personal interest and career goals.
The MSITS core includes key technical topics and developments as well as links to organizational and technology issues that give students the skills to integrate IT across organizations and manage IT departments, projects, and personnel. Finally, in the Graduate Capstone Applied Project, the hallmark of the program, all aspects of the program are integrated through a practical, hands-on information technology project focused on a local business or organization. Capstone projects require students to function in a real world environment and to integrate the knowledge and skills learned throughout the program.
Students who desire a deeper understanding of business and management issues should consider either the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with one of the IT concentrations, or the dual MBA/MSITS degree.
Program Locations: Downtown Baltimore, Columbia, Rockville, Washington, DC
