MSIT
Master of Science in Information
Technology
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.
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Data management
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Information assurance and security
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Network and communication
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Servers and platforms
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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:
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IT strategic planning
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IT operations and systems planning and implementation
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Legal and regulatory environment of IT
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Functional requirements and their management
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Business value attainment through information and
communication technologies
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Cost effective IT service delivery
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)
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
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
 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
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
Required Courses
 You need to take all required courses –
no exceptions – no waivers
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
Electives
 Choose six courses from the following:
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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
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)
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
MSIT Faculty
 Dr. Becky Rutherfoord, Interim Department Chair
 Dr. Han Reichgelt, Dean CSE
 Dr. Svetlana Peltsverger, MSIT Coordinator
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Prof. Bob Brown
Dr. Rich Halstead-Nussloch
Prof. Susan Vandeven
Dr. Ming Yang
Dr. Chi Zhang
Dr. Jack Zheng
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
MSIT Labs
 Main CSE Lab J263
 Other CSE labs on 2nd 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/
 CSE Virtual lab http://cse.spsu.edu/vlabs
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.
 CSE postings http://cse.spsu.edu/
 SPSU positions http://employment.spsu.edu/
More Information
 Visit
http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/degrees_and_c
ertificates/grad_program.htm
 The site includes information for current
and prospective students as well as
FAQs
Registration
 Follow Registration Procedure at
 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)
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
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
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/
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
 You can apply to work as a student assistant
in the lab (J263) http://cse.spsu.edu/thenest/
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/
 Do not use Chrome, Degreeworks prefers Internet
Explorer
 When plan is ready and saved on Degreeworks, email
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
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
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!!
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
Questions????
 Contact Dr. Peltsverger
 Email: speltsve@spsu.edu
 Phone: 678+915-4285
 Room: J387
 Contact Mrs. Haynie
 Email: ehaynie@spsu.edu
 Phone: 678+915-3572
 Room: J375
Other Contacts
 Dr. Becky Rutherfoord, Interim Dept. Chair IT
 Email: brutherf@spsu.edu
 Phone: 678-915-7400
 Room: J393
 Ms. Jasmine Watkins, Adm. Assistant
 Email: jwatkin2@spsu.edu
 Phone: 678+915-4292
 Room: J393
Other Contacts
 Dr. Han Reichgelt, Dean CSE
 Email: hreichge@spsu.edu
 Phone: 678+915-7399
 Room: J330
 Ms. Paula Stadnicki, Dean’s Secretary
 Email: pstadnic@spsu.edu
 Phone: 678+915-5572
 Room: J330
Website
 Please go to the following websites for
additional information
 http://spsu.edu/itdegrees/
 http://spsu.edu/schoolcse/