Information Technology, Master of Science (MSIT)

Program Requirements

 

MSIT Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on their undergraduate degree or credits earned at another institution. Each student will get a personalized evaluation of their academic history to ensure they take only the courses they need to complete their degree. Foundation courses that are not required do not need to be replaced by another course in the program.

IT 501	IT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS	3
IT 530	SQL & DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS	1
IT 531	NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS	1
IT 532	OPERATING SYSTEMS AND VIRTUALIZATION	3
IT 533	PROGRAMMING I	3
QM 501	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS	1

MSIT Core Courses

IT 505	GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE	3
IT 534	PROGRAMMING II	3
IT 551	PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS	3
IT 565	CYBERSECURITY FOR LEADERSHIP	3
IT 599	CAPSTONE	3

MSIT Concentrations

Choose one concentration:

Cybersecurity (CS)

IT 510	CYBERSECURITY STRATEGIES AND TACTICS	3
IT 511	THREATS, VULNERABILITIES, CONTROLS, AND COUNTERMEASURES	3
IT 512	INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES	3
IT 536	DIGITAL FORENSICS	3
IT 537	CRYPTOGRAPHY	3
IT 538	CYBER PHYSICAL SYSTEMS	3

Data Science (DS)

IT 540	INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE	3
IT 542	BIG DATA ANALYTICS	3
IT 544	DATA VISUALIZATION AND PREDICTIVE MODELING	3
IT 545	PROGRAMMING FOR DATA ANALYSIS	3
IT 556	MACHINE LEARNING	3
QM 505	DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING	3

MSIT Additional Electives (if needed)

Choose from the approved MSIT electives listed above.

Notes:

Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy multiple requirements.

No more than six credits allowed in directed study, practicum, and/or internship.

Electives or concentrations from subsequent catalogs are permitted.

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a master’s degree from Walsh College.

• Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.
• Students are limited to no more than 6 semester credit hours of courses in directed study, practicum and/or internships.
• Earn a minimum 33 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 15 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 18 semester credit hours in residence in the MSIT program.
• Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted toward graduation.
• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.
• Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
• Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “My Progress.”