Academic Opportunities at George
Mason University in Applied
Information Technology
January 30, 2013
Reach-out Presentation
To Prepare GMU Students for Careers in
Applied Information Technology
In a Classroom and Laboratory or
Net On-Line Environment
Rich Laboratory Environment with
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Support
Net On-Line Course Delivery
Both Synchronous and Asynchronous
Where the Virginia IT Jobs Are
Employment
Change
2008
2018
#
%
Average
Annual
Openings
Computer Support Specialists
19,115
23,302
4,187
21.9
948
18,840
Computer Systems Analysts
36,518
47,978
11,460
31.4
1,933
35,030
Network and Computer Systems
Administrators
18,407
25,626
7,219
39.2
1,029
18,460
Network Systems and Data
Communications Analysts
16,981
28,651
11,670
68.7
1,472
13,650
Computer and Information Systems
Managers
12,726
16,179
3,453
27.1
552
12,320
Virginia Occupation Projections
Occupational
Employment
as of May 20092
Source: Virginia Workforce Connection, http://www.vawc.virginia.gov/analyzer/default.asp
2 Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2009 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, http://stat.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcst.htm
What is Applied Information
Technology?
The knowledge of how Information Technology
impacts every aspect of this era in time and
into the future with the ability and knowledge
to implement the supporting technologies in:
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Our Personal lives
Our professions
In Business
In Government
In Education
Certificate
Applied Information Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Applied Information Technology
Minor from any other School at GMU
in Information Technology
Master of Science Degree
Applied Information Technology
Certificate Description
The IT certificate allows graduates to augment the knowledge gained
through their major-related courses with additional computer and
information technology knowledge and skills to improve their
attractiveness to employers in the high-technology community. The
following are among the goals of a certificate designed to develop
basic technological literacy that is desirable in the high technology
community:
 The ability to use modern operating systems and an understanding of the concepts
underlying modern networks and communication systems
 The ability to use basic computing applications such as word processors,
spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software
 The ability to use information retrieval tools to gain access to information resources
found on both internet and intranet repositories
Certificate Description
IT Certificate Requirements (24 credits)
Effective Fall 2011, the IT Certificate requires 15 semester hours of core courses plus 9
semester hours of electives (the list of elective courses from which the student may
choose is updated periodically).
REQUIRED CORE COURSES (15 CREDITS)
IT
101 3 Introduction to Information Technology
IT
IT
103 3 Introduction to Computing
106 3 Introduction to Problem Solving Using Computer Programming
Two of the following courses:
IT
206
3 Object Oriented Techniques for IT Problem Solving
IT
IT
IT
IT
IT
207
212
213
214
223
3
3
3
3
3
Applied IT Programming
Computer Hardware Fundamentals
Multimedia and Computer Graphics
Database Fundamentals
Information Security Fundamentals
APPROVED LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES (9 credits, minimum)
39 Available 3 Courses Credit Course and six 4 Credit
Courses from the Engineering Catalog
Bachelor of Science Degree
Description
Meets the existing and emerging needs of industry by educating
new IT workers in current IT principals and practices, and its
applications. Graduates will be equipped with skills for
participating with both technical and management level IT
programs.
Degree requirements
 8 Full time semesters
 15 Credit Hours each = to 120 credit hours for graduation
 4 Concentrations areas
 Information Security
 Networking and Telecommunications
 Web Development and Multimedia
 Database Technology and Programming
 Maintain course grade of C or better and minimum GPA of 2.5
Bachelor of Science Degree
Semesters
Course Details
 General Education Courses
First Semester
English Composition
History of Western Civilization
Introduction to Information
Technology
Introduction to Computing
Introductory Calculus with
Business Applications
3
3
3
3
3
Second Semester
Non laboratory Natural Science
3
Literature
Public Speaking
Introduction to IT Problem Solving Using Computer
Programming
3
3
3
Introductory Statistics I
3
 Core Courses
Third Semester
Natural Science with Lab
Social/Behavioral Science
Object Oriented Techniques for IT
Problem Solving
4
3
3
Computer Hardware Fundamentals
3
Database Fundamentals
3
Fourth Semester
Arts
Discrete Mathematics for IT
Applied IT Programming
Multimedia and Web Design
Information Security Fundamentals
Applied IT: Junior Transition
3
3
3
3
3
1
Fifth Semester
Elective
Advanced Composition (Bus/Nat Sci/Tech)
Data Communications and Network Principles
Managing Financial Resources
Human Computer Interaction
3
3
3
3
3
Bachelor of Science Degree
Semesters
 Start Concentration Courses
Sixth Semester
IT Concentration Course
Modern Telecommunications
IT in the Global Economy
IT Resources Planning
Managing People and Organizations
Seventh Semester
IT Concentration Course
IT Concentration Course
Global understanding
Elective
Senior Design Project I
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Eighth Semester
IT Concentration Course
IT Concentration Course
Elective
Senior Design Project II
3
3
3
4
Information Security ??
Networking and Telecommunications ??
Web Development and Multimedia ??
Database Technology and Programming ??
Health Care ??
Bachelor of Science Degree
Concentrations
 Concentration Courses
 Information Security
IT 353 Information Warfare and Defense
IT 357/CRIM 304 Computer Crime, Forensics, and Auditing
IT 366 Network Security I
IT/INFS 462 Information Security Principles
IT 466 Network Security II
IT 467 Network Defense
IT 499-002 Security Certification of Information Technology
 Database Technology and Programming
IT 306 Program Design and Data Structures
IT 308/INFS 310 Event-Driven Programming
IT 314/INFS 311 Database Management
IT 344 Information Storage and Management Technologies
IT/INFS 414 Advanced Database
Bachelor of Science Degree
Concentrations
 Networking and Telecommunications
IT 342 OS Fundamentals
IT 348 Cloud Computing
IT 366 Network Security I
IT 441 Network Servers and Infrastructures
IT 445 Networking Principles II
IT 455 Introduction to Wireless Communications and Networking
IT 471 Applications of Digital Technologies
IT 481 Concepts of Multimedia Processing and Transmission
IT 484 Voice Communications Technologies
IT 488 Fundamentals of Satellite Communications
 Web Development and Multimedia
IT 331 Web I: Web Development
IT 332 Web Site Administration
IT 335 Web Development Using Content Management Systems
IT 413 Digital Media Editing
IT 415 Information Visualization
IT 431 Web II: Advance Web Development
IT 435 Applied Knowledge Technologies for the Semantic Web
IT 499-001 Mobile Development
Bachelor of Science Degree
Concentrations
 Health Care
HAP 301: Health Care Delivery in the United States
HAP 360: Introduction to Health Information Systems
HAP 461 Internet and Technology Applications for Health Care
IT 322: Data Warehousing, Data Mining, and Visualization
Minor in Information Technolgy
Description
This IT Minor allows students to choose their professional
career directions from a wide range of major options while
obtaining credentials in IT literacy.
IT Minor requirements (9 Credit Hours)
IT 101 Introduction to Information Technology
IT 102 Introduction to Computing
IT 106 Introduction to IT Problem Solving Using Computer Programming
IT Minor Elective requirements (6 Credit Hours)
39 Available 3 Courses Credit Course from the Engineering Catalog (e.g.)
IT 214 Database Fundamentals Introduction to Information Technology
IT 304 IT in the Global Economy
IT 300 Modern Telecommunications
IT 341 Data Communications and Network Principals
Master of Science Degree
Description
The MS in Applied Information Technology program leverages academic
and industry best practices, processes, and methodologies in the areas of
information technology, analysis and management, and leadership and
ethics. Mason’s objective for this comprehensive 30-credit program is to
provide the best postgraduate IT education for high potential, midcareer
leaders, especially those working in or with the federal government
Admission requirements
 Completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited program with a reputation for high
academic standards
 Have earned a GPA of B or better over their 60 highest-level credits
 Must be experienced in the fundamentals of Information Technology
 Must provide three letters of recommendation who are familiar with the applicant's professional
accomplishments
 Provide a detailed statement of career goals and professional aspirations
 Whose native language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 for the
paper-based exam or 230 for the computer-based exam
Master of Science Degree
Course Details Description
CORE COURSES:
(15 credits)
Developing Leaders of Integrity
Managing IT Programs in Federal Sector
Analysis of Financial Decision
Information Systems Analysis & Design
Developing Complex Federal IT
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES CONCENTRATION:
(Choose 1 of 3)
Leading Change in IT Organizations
Seminar on Emerging Technologies
Managing Big Data, Small Details and Time
Cyber Operations
Master of Science Degree
Course Details Description
CYBER SECURITY CONCENTRATION:
(Choose any 4)
Leading Change in IT Organizations
Seminar on Emerging Technologies
Managing Big Data, Small Details and Time
Cyber Operations
CAPSTONE:
(3 credits)
Capstone
INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES
CONCENTRATION:
(12 credits)
Systems Security for Federal IT
Federal Security Policy
Identity Management for Federal IT
Managing Security for Cloud
Cyber Incident Handling
The Cisco Academy Support
Center Role
and CCNA Instruction
 Deliver, Train, and Certify New Instructors
 CCNA Discovery and Exploration Courses Version 4.0
 Ensure GMU Academy Records on Web Site are Accurate
 Observe & Assess Operations and Instruction
 Analyze Results From Course Instruction
 Ensure Accurate E Mail Accounts
 Promote Enrollment of New Cisco Academies
 Replace Main Contacts and Instructors who Leave
 Disseminate Cisco Academy Program Communiqués
 Support Local Academy Instructors as Required
 Certification Testing Center for Students and Instructors
Mason’s Local Academy
Exploration Course Contains Content fro CCNA
Certification

IT341
 Mandatory 10% of Course Grade

IT445
 Voluntary
 If complete all three segments half
step up in final alpha grade
 Totally on Line – Lectures in Class
(except Routing covered in IT341)
 Take only the Final Exam on Line
and Skills Exam in PacketTracer
 Receive Cisco Academy Certificate
in each course
 Prepares student for CCNA
certification exam
Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols and
Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN
Bull Run Hall 260 Lab
Single Row of PC WSs, Switches, Routers,
and PacketTracer on all PC WSs
Console Cable
Students to Place all Serial Cables & Switch to
Router Cables
Straight Ethernet Cable
All Console and PC to Switch cables are set in place
Serial X Over Cable
Router 2611 or 1721
Router 2611 or 1721
Router 2611 or 1721
2950 Switch
VLAN 100
2 to 8
PC WS
Odd # x
PC WS
Even # x
VLAN 200
9 to 16
Router 2611 or 1721
2950 Switch
VLAN 300
17 to 24
VLAN 100
2 to 8
PC WS
PC WS
Odd # x
Even # x
PC WS
Odd # x
VLAN 200
9 to 16
VLAN 300
17 to 24
PC WS
PC WS
Even # x
Odd # x
PC WS
Even # x
Configuring a Router
Configurations Switch and Routers
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant Support
Exploration
LAN Switching and Wireless
CCNA Certification Testing
Center
 At the completion of IT445 Students can take can
take a short eight hour pretest course to enhance a
passing grade of 850
 Take Certification examination at Bull Run Hall
room 102
 Minimal low cost fee for both the pretest course
and the examination
Pearson VUE Certification
Examination Testing Center
at George Mason University
George Mason University
Certification Testing Center
10100 University Blvd.
Manassas, VA 20110
Bull Run Hall Room 102
Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Applied Information Technology and a
CCNA Certificate (Optional)
Voluntary enrollment for CCNA Prep
Course for Certification Exam at
Certification Testing Center
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