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Information Technology 199 INForMATIoN TECHNoLoGy (MS) Faculty Noushin Ashrafi, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington • Management Science and Information Systems Ramakrishna Ayyagari, PhD, Clemson University • Management Science and Information Systems Pratyush Bharati, PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Management Science and Information Systems Roger Blake, PhD, University of Rhode Island • Management Science and Information Systems Ricardo Checchi, PhD, Georgia State University • Management Science and Information Systems Ehsan Elahi, PhD, University of Minnesota • Management Science and Information Systems Davood Golmohammadi, PhD, West Virginia University • Management Science and Information Systems J Oscar Gutierrez, PhD, London School of Economics • Management Science and Information Systems Jeffrey Keisler, PhD, Harvard University • Management Science and Information Systems Jean-Pierre Kuilboer, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington • Management Science and Information Systems One-Ki Daniel Lee, PhD, City University of Hong Kong • Management Science and Information Systems Daniel Shimshak, PhD, City University of New York • Management Science and Information Systems Frenck Waage, PhD, The University of California, Berkeley • Management Science and Information Systems Peng Xu, PhD, Georgia State University • Management Science and Information Systems Wei Zhang, DBA, Boston University • Management Science and Information Systems For allied MBA faculty, see under “Business Administration” in this publication. analysts, database administrators, communications managers, IT managementcorporate liaisons, IT product managers, or project managers. Specific program goals are to: Provide high-quality and relevant education in the techniques, methods, and strategies for the effective execution and management of IT initiatives in organizations. Educate students to understand and apply the fundamental principles and technical requirements of the IT profession in their practice. Prepare students for IT work practice in diverse organizations and client systems of all sizes. Educate students about the socio-technical contexts of IT practice, the changing nature of those contexts, the dynamics of change, and the manager’s role in facilitating transformation and creating efficient and effective organizations through technology. Contribute to addressing the needs of the region’s IT education requirements at the graduate level. Engage in scholarly activity including the discovery, integration, application, dissemination, and evaluation of information-intensive and technology-based research. Deliver service that maintains the currency of the Master of Science in Information Technology program and promotes collaboration with local organizations. background will be required to complete MBAMS 600, Mathematical Analysis and Skills, in their first semester. The MSIT courses are organized into three clusters: A. Technical Foundation of Information Technology (6 credits required) Courses designed to provide a solid understanding of the technical foundation of IT: this group of courses offers the technical foundation for understanding the architecture of modern IT and the dynamics of information technology projects. Choose two; others may be taken as electives: MSIS 613 Information Security, Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance MSIS 614 Business Data Communications and Computer Networks MSIS 615 Object-Oriented Information Systems MSIS 618 Database Management B. Applications of Information Technology (3 credits required) Applications of information technology courses focus on the role that information technology plays in organizations. They demonstrate the integrative nature of IT and its role in business architecture. Emphasis is placed on developing the students’ abilities to build absorptive capacity and to manage and execute change and integration of innovative projects. These courses promote IT as a function aligned with the business goals and providing innovative competitive advantages to the organization. MSIS 611 is required; other courses in this group may be taken as electives: MSIS 611 Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence MSIS 612 Information Technology Controls and Auditing MSIS 617 Management of the Supply Chains MSIS 620 Customer Relationship Management MSIS 622 e-Business and e-Commerce C. Information Technology Management and Strategy (12 credits required) These courses are designed to provide the student with an understanding of both the operational and strategic frameworks under which information technology initiatives exist. They build communication network and knowledge Degree requirements The MSIT is a 30 to 45-credit degree program. To receive the MSIT, students must complete 10 courses (30 credits): six required core classes, three electives, and the capstone course. Students without a BS in Management or a related field may also need to complete some or all of the following prerequisites (15 credits): Foundation prerequisite: MBAMS 640 Computers and Information Processing Systems Business Core: MBA AF 601 Economics for Managers MBAMS 630 Statistical Analysis for Managers MBAMS 635 Operations Management MBAMGT 650 Organizational Analysis and Skills A mathematics requirement will be satisfied through testing, waiver, or course work. Students without adequate mathematical The Program The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program, located in the College of Management, is designed to equip managers with the essential knowledge and skills needed for them to achieve professional success in information technology-related roles as business systems

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
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Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
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Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
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Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
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Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
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Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
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Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
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International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011