Master of Science in Information Technology (MS-IT)

The department's Master of Science in Information Technology provides students a strong foundation for study of advanced topics in information technology and a knowledge of state of the art applications in the field. Students come to the program with a wide range of backgrounds, and the first semester of study supplies the competencies for further, more specialized courses. In general, students with degrees in other disciplines or who have been away from academic study for an extended period can begin graduate studies in selected courses during their first semester of enrollment. Many students are practicing professionals who seek to extend and refine their skills in information technology, and most courses are offered in the evening.

Requirements for the Master's of Science in Information Technology Degree

Students complete 36 semester hours including 13 semester hours of required computer science and information technology, 14 or more semester hours of prescribed elective courses, and a 3 semester hours of master's project. Student complete up to 6 hours of other approved elective courses in computer science and other departments. A final written examination is required.

1. Required Computer Science and Information Technology courses, 13 hours

2. Prescribed elective courses, 14 or more hours

3. Other Computer Science and Information Technology elective courses and courses in other departments, 6 or less hours

4. Required Computer Science problem and project courses 3 hours

• CSCI 6390 Master's Project

Total 36 hours

Prescribed elective courses for MS-IT:

• CSCI 6312 Advanced Internet Programming
• CSCI 6314 E-Commerce Systems and Implementation
• CSCI 6300 Foundations of Systems in Computer Science
• CSCI 6301 Foundation of Algorithms and Programming Languages in Computer Science
• CSCI 6340 Advanced Software Engineering
• CSCI 6343 Process Design and Development Methodology
• CSCI 6361 Computer Visualization
• CSCI 6362 Interactive Systems
• CSCI 6363 Human Computer Interaction
• CSCI 6364 Network Information Systems
• CSCI 6365 Network Management and Security
• CSCI 6366 Data Mining and Warehousing
• CSCI 6175 Seminar in Computer Science and Information Technology (may be repeated once as topics vary)
• ELEE 6340 Digital Communications
• ELEE 6372 Parallel and Distributed Systems
• MANE 6375 Human Factors Engineering
• COMM 6375 Seminar in Organizational Communication
• COMM 6331 Mass Communication Theory
• MARK 6374 E-Commerce: Doing Business in a Digital World
• MIS 6335 Seminar in Information Systems

Examination Requirements
Students completing the MS in Information Technology must pass the degree's final examination. The examination covers the degree's required courses and is offered once each semester, typically six weeks prior to the end of the semester. Students should notify the Graduate Programs Director of their intent to take the examination and may request a set of sample questions.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Required courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher.

A tabular listing of the degree's requirement is available as the MSIT Degree Plan.

Additional information,

Please refer to UTPA's Graduate Catalog