The software engineering specialization provides a foundation in technical concepts and design techniques, as well as management and teamwork approaches, for building software systems. The emphasis of this specialization is on implementing software engineer- ing projects within cost and schedule by applying proven and inno- vative practices that overcome the shortcomings of an undisciplined approach.
CAREER PATHS
• Leader of a Software Development Team • Head of a Development Department • Chief Technical Officer
Dual Degrees
Graduates of the program can elect to pursue a dual degree in the following area:
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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
PROGRAM: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Initial Requirements UCSP 611 Introduction to Graduate Library Research Skills (0), to be taken within the first 6 credits of study
Recommendations Students who wish to improve their graduate writing skills may take COMM 600, Academic Writing for Graduate Students (3).
CORE
Required Courses ITEC 610 Information Technology Foundations (3) ITEC 620 Information Technology Infrastructure (3)
ITEC 630 Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design (3) ITEC 640 Information Technology Project Management (3)
TMAN 625 Economics and Financial Analysis for Technology Managers (3)
Core Rules 1. ITEC 620 must be taken before taking first specialization course.
2. Must complete 3 credits of core courses before taking first specialization course.
Database Systems Technology
Required Courses DBST 651 Relational Database Systems (3)
DBST 652 Advanced Relational/Object-Relational Database Systems (3) DBST 663 Distributed Database Management Systems (3)
DBST 665 Data Warehouse Technologies (3) DBST 667 Data Mining (3)
DBST 668 Database Security (3)
Capstone Course DBST 670 Database Systems Administration (3)
Specialization Rules DBST 651 and DBST 652 must be taken in order, followed by any three other DBST courses before Capstone can be taken.
E-Business
Required Courses EBUS 610 Introduction to E-Business (3) EBUS 620 E-Marketing (3)
EBUS 630 Social, Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues (3) EBUS 640 E-Technology (3)
EBUS 650 E-Development and Management (3) EBUS 660 E-Business Economics (3)
Capstone Course EBUS 670 E-Business Capstone (3)
Specialization Rule Courses must be taken in the order listed above.
Homeland Security Management
Required Courses HSMN 610 Concepts in Homeland Security (3) HSMN 620 Physical Security (3)
HSMN 630 Business Continuity: Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Response (3) INFA 660 Security Policy, Ethics, and the Legal Environment (3)
BSBD 641 Biosecurity and Bioterrorism (3) ENER 603 Energy Infrastructure Management (3)
Capstone Course HSMN 670 Seminar in Homeland Security (3)
Specialization Rules HSMN 610 must be taken as one of the first two specialization courses.
Informatics
Required Courses SWEN 603 Systems Engineering (3) DBST 651 Relational Database Systems (3)
SWEN 645 System and Software Standards and Requirements (3)
INFA 610 Computer Security, Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, and Security Management (3) IMAT 639 Internet Multimedia Applications (3)
IMAT 637 IT Acquisitions Management (3)
Capstone Course IMAT 670 Contemporary Topics in Informatics (3)
Specialization Rules Students must complete 6 hours of core courses before taking first specialization course.
SPECIALIZA
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PROGRAM: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (continued)
Information Assurance
Required Courses INFA 610 Computer Security, Software Assurance, Hardware Assurance, and Security Management (3) INFA 620 Network and Internet Security (3)
INFA 630 Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention (3) INFA 640 Cryptology and Data Protection (3)
INFA 650 Computer Forensics (3)
INFA 660 Security Policy, Ethics, and the Legal Environment (3)
Capstone Course INFA 670 Information Assurance Capstone
Specialization Rules Courses must be taken in the order listed above.
Project Management
Required Courses PMAN 634 Foundations of Project Management (3) PMAN 637 Risk Management: Tools and Techniques (3)
PMAN 638 Communication, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution (3) PMAN 639 Project Quality Management (3)
PCMS 627 Legal Aspects of Contracting (3) PMAN 650 Financial Management of Projects (3)
Capstone Course PMAN 670 Advanced Project Methods (3)
Clustered Course Option PMAN 600 Project Management: Foundations and Advanced Methods (6) is a six-credit course. Students who receive credit for PMAN 600 may not receive credit for PMAN 634 or PMAN 670.
Specialization Rules PMAN 634 or PMAN 600 must be taken as the first course.
Software Engineering
Required Courses SWEN 603 Systems Engineering (3) SWEN 640 Software Project Management (3)
SWEN 645 System and Software Standards and Requirements (3) SWEN 646 Software Design and Implementation (3)
SWEN 647 Software Verification and Validation (3) SWEN 648 Software Maintenance (3)
Capstone Course SWEN 670 Software Engineering Project (3)
Specialization Rules Courses must be taken in the order listed above.
Telecommunications Management
Required Courses TLMN 602 Telecommunications Industry: Structure and Environment (3) TLMN 623 Telecommunications Networks (3)
TLMN 630 Satellite Communication Systems (3) TLMN 641 Network Management and Design (3) TLMN 645 Wireless Telecommunications Systems (3) INFA 620 Network and Internet Security (3)
Capstone Course TLMN 670 Capstone Course Telecommunications Management (3)
Specialization Rules 1. ITEC 620 is prerequisite to TLMN 623, TLMN 630, TLMN 645, and INFA 620. 2. TLMN 670 requires completion of 27 credit hours.
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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Program Description
The Master of Science in management is designed for professionals who are assuming greater management responsibilities within their organizations. The program emphasizes the leading-edge manage- ment skills and technical expertise that are the basis for success in modern organizations. Throughout the curriculum, major emphasis is placed on the effects of rapid technological change on organiza- tions and administrative processes, and the consequent ethical and moral responsibilities of managers to society at large.
Program Objectives
Graduates of this program will be able to
• Utilize methods and conduct of organizational assessments • Understand the organization/environment relationship • Oversee strategic planning
• Demonstrate organizational communication and leadership • Budget and allocate resources
• Manage organizational decision making
Program Overview
This curriculum requires 36 credits and consists of five core courses, one of which is a program capstone, and seven specialization courses.
Student Profile
Students entering this program are not required to have backgrounds in any particular educational or professional field. Those interested in the accounting specialization must have completed 15 semester hours of accounting coursework with a grade of C or better in each course prior to enrolling in any graduate level accounting course.
SPECIALIZATIONS
The MS in management degree program offers 12 specializations, each covering subject areas relevant to today’s career fields. Each spe- cialization prepares students for one of several possible career paths, depending on the student’s background and employer criteria.