1. MSIT Master of Science in Information Technology

2. MSIT Outcomes  Upon graduation, MSIT graduates should be able to: Demonstrate broad knowledge of all technical areas of information technology and an in-depth knowledge of at least one. – Data management – Information assurance and security – Network and communication – Servers and platforms – Software and web development Synthesize and evaluate models for IT management Manage the various aspects of an IT organization, using accepted standards and best practices where appropriate, including: – IT strategic planning – IT operations and systems planning and implementation – Legal and regulatory environment of IT – Functional requirements and their management – Business value attainment through information and communication technologies – Cost effective IT service delivery

3. MSIT - Requirements   Transition Courses   IT 5101 Intro to Database Systems(1.5)   IT 5102 Intro to Security (1.5)   IT 5200 Into to Platforms & Operating Systems (1.5)   IT 5201 Intro to Networks (1.5)   IT 5303 Introduction to Programming and Software Development(3)   IT 5302 Introduction to Web Programming (1.5)

4. Transition Courses  What are transition courses?  These are courses that you may be told you need to take because you don’t have either an undergraduate course in the area, or extensive work experience in the area  How do I know I have to take any?  During orientation we will let you know which transition courses you’ll be required to take

5. Transition Courses Cont.  What if I think I don’t have to take a particular course?  An exam may be given to assess your knowledge  Check FAQs at http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certificates/grad_progr am.htm http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certificates/grad_progr am.htm http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certificates/grad_progr am.htm  In order to receive credit by examination:  Check with the Department Chair about the applicability of credit by examination to the course(s) under consideration  If credit by exam is appropriate, obtain a Request for Credit by Examination form from the Office of the Registrar, complete it and pay the requisite fee at the Business Office

6. Required Courses   IT 6203 IT Design Studio   IT 6423 IT Systems Acquisition and Integration   IT 6413 IT Service Delivery   IT 6823 Information Security Concepts and Administration   IT 7833 IT Policy, Strategy and Governance

7. Required Courses  You need to take all required courses – no exceptions – no waivers

8. Required Electives  Choose at least one course from the following:   IT 6723 Managing Operating and Network Systems   IT 6733 Database Administration   IT 6753 Advanced Web Development   IT 6873 Information Security Seminar

9. Electives  Choose six courses from the following:  IT 6103 IT and the Law  IT 6473 Multimedia Applications  IT 6503 Foundations of HIT  IT 6513 EHR Systems  IT 6523 Clinical Processes and Workflows  IT 6533 Health InfoSec and Privacy  IT 6583 Business Continuity Planning & Implem  IT 6643 Issues in Information Management  IT 6663 Data Center Management  IT 6683 Management of Information Technology

10. More Electives  IT 6763 Electronic Commerce  IT 6833 Wireless Security  IT 6843 Ethical Hacking: Network Security & Pen Testing  IT 6853 Computer Forensics  IT 6863 Database Security & Auditing  CSE 6983 CSE Graduate Internship  IT 6903 Special Topics in Information Technology  IT 7803 Master's Thesis (6 credit hours)

11. Certificates  Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals  Graduate Certificate in Information Technology  Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Assurance  Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology  http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certifica tes/index.htm http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certifica tes/index.htm http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_certifica tes/index.htm

12. MSIT Faculty  Dr. Becky Rutherfoord, Interim Department Chair  Dr. Han Reichgelt, Dean CSE  Dr. Svetlana Peltsverger, MSIT Coordinator  Prof. Bob Brown  Dr. Rich Halstead-Nussloch  Prof. Susan Vandeven  Dr. Ming Yang  Dr. Chi Zhang  Dr. Jack Zheng

13. MSIT Support Staff  Ms. Jasmine Watkins, Administrative Assistant  Ms. Beth Haynie, Academic Advisor  Mr. Greg Scott, Lab Manager  Mr. Ron Sweatland, Lab Supervisor  Ms. Paula Stadnicki, Dean’s Administrative Assistant

14. MSIT Labs  Main CSE Lab J263  Other CSE labs on 2 nd floor of “J”  You get a lab account from the main lab each term you are registered  Mr. Greg Scott, Lab Manager  Mr. Ron Sweatland, Lab Supervisor  There are student jobs available in CSE Labs http://cse.spsu.edu/thenest/ http://cse.spsu.edu/thenest/  CSE Virtual lab http://cse.spsu.edu/vlabs http://cse.spsu.edu/vlabs

15. Internships and Coops  We encourage students to work with career and counseling center http://spsu.edu/careerservices/index.htm The earlier you start addressing career issues, the more successful you will be. http://spsu.edu/careerservices/index.htm  CSE postings http://cse.spsu.edu/ http://cse.spsu.edu/  SPSU positions http://employment.spsu.edu/ http://employment.spsu.edu/

16. More Information  Visit http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_c ertificates/grad_program.htm http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_c ertificates/grad_program.htm http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_c ertificates/grad_program.htm  The site includes information for current and prospective students as well as FAQs

17. Registration  Follow Registration Procedure at  http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/ http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/  First – check to see what courses are being offered:  Click on Class Schedules  Click on correct term  Click on Information Technology or other major area for courses (such as IT, CS)

18. Registration continued  As you find a course you want – write down the 4-digit number (course record number CRN) – first number in the list  Courses may be two nights, one night (hybrid) or online  Open another window to actually register:  Go to Banner Web

19. Registration continued  Log in with your student ID and password  Type in your Course record numbers of the courses you want  If there is a problem, the system will let you know  Closed section (use Wait List )  Prerequisite problem (see Registration procedure)  Make any changes to your schedule

20. Registration Problems  Certificate students can’t register for classes. Advisor must register them.  You may get a “pre-requisite and test score” error when you try to register  This may be caused by not having taken the proper pre-requisite course, or may be an error in the system  Follow Registration Procedure at http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/ http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/

21. Additional Information  Graduate Assistantships  Look for signs to apply each term  This pays tuition (or part of tuition) plus a stipend for the term  To apply go to https://employment.spsu.edu/ Student Assistant https://employment.spsu.edu/  You can apply to work as a student assistant in the lab (J263) http://cse.spsu.edu/thenest/ http://cse.spsu.edu/thenest/

22. Alternate PINs  After midterm of your first term you will be required to fill out a 2-year plan of study and submit it to the graduate coordinator  Plan must be posted on Degreeworks for approval. Degreeworks is linked through BannerWeb  Use permanent schedule to prepare your plan http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/permanent_schedules/ http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/permanent_schedules/  Do not use Chrome, Degreeworks prefers Internet Explorer  When plan is ready and saved on Degreeworks, email speltsve@spsu.edu speltsve@spsu.edu  After your plan is approved an alternate PIN will be sent to you – so you can register for classes for the next term  If you don’t submit the plan, you can’t register

23. Textbooks  Buy your textbooks in the bookstore located in our Student Center, or across the street at the Engineer’s bookstore, or online  Check with campus bookstore for the ISBN numbers of textbooks for the classes

24. Mode of Delivery  The MSIT program can be delivered to you in 3 ways:  Completely on campus – 2 nights per week for each course  Hybrid – 1 night per week for each course plus ½ of the course is online  Completely online – all work is done online  YOU CHOOSE!!

25. Advising  Dr. Svetlana Peltsverger is the coordinator for the MSIT program and thus will be the advisor as well  Mrs. Elizabeth Haynie, our full-time advisor may also be able to help you with certain questions  Dr. Becky Rutherfoord, Interim Department chair and Ms. Jasmine Watkins (Admin Assistant) may also help

26. Questions????  Contact Dr. Peltsverger  Email: speltsve@spsu.edu speltsve@spsu.edu  Phone: 678+915-4285  Room: J387  Contact Mrs. Haynie  Email: ehaynie@spsu.edu ehaynie@spsu.edu  Phone: 678+915-3572  Room: J375

27. Other Contacts  Dr. Becky Rutherfoord, Interim Dept. Chair IT  Email: brutherf@spsu.edu brutherf@spsu.edu  Phone: 678-915-7400  Room: J393  Ms. Jasmine Watkins, Adm. Assistant  Email: jwatkin2@spsu.edu jwatkin2@spsu.edu  Phone: 678+915-4292  Room: J393

28. Other Contacts  Dr. Han Reichgelt, Dean CSE  Email: hreichge@spsu.edu hreichge@spsu.edu  Phone: 678+915-7399  Room: J330  Ms. Paula Stadnicki, Dean’s Secretary  Email: pstadnic@spsu.edu pstadnic@spsu.edu  Phone: 678+915-5572  Room: J330

29. Website  Please go to the following websites for additional information  http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/ http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/  http://spsu.edu/schoolcse/ http://spsu.edu/schoolcse/