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2011–2013 Graduate Catalog

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT



All graduate programs in Information Systems and Technology Management are accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—and conform to recommended guidelines.

Master of Business Administration Degree – Information Assurance Concentration

This concentration is designed to offer the opportunity for qualified students to study business administration while developing special expertise in information assurance. To achieve this end, students can focus their elective courses on information assurance subjects such as voice and data security, risk assessment, computer forensics, and incident response. These course offerings require previous academic credit or professional experience in information security, information systems or computer science.

Students choosing to concentrate in information assurance must complete the 24 semester credit hours of courses containing the M.B.A. Core and 12 semester credit hours of graduate information assurance courses.

Master of Business Administration Degree – Information Systems Concentration

This concentration is designed to offer the opportunity for qualified graduate students to study business administration while developing special expertise in information systems. To achieve this end, students can focus their elective courses on developing general managerial knowledge in the design and implementation of information systems, management of communications technologies, and principles of database management systems. Some of the course offerings require previous academic credit or professional experience in information systems.

Students choosing to concentrate in information systems must complete the 24 semester credit hours of courses containing the M.B.A. Core and 12 semester credit hours of graduate information systems courses other than IS 5003 Introduction to Information Systems.

Master of Business Administration Degree – Management of Technology Concentration

This concentration is designed to offer the opportunity for qualified graduate students, primarily with a nontechnical background, to study business administration while developing special expertise in the management of technology. To achieve this end, students can focus their elective courses on developing general managerial skills applicable to technology-based organizations, leading professional and technical employees, and integrating the various functions of an organization in today’s rapidly changing technological environment.

Students choosing to concentrate in management of technology must complete the 24 semester credit hours of courses that constitute the M.B.A. Core and 12 semester credit hours as follows:

  1. Required courses (6 semester credit hours):

    MOT   5163   Management of Technology
    MOT   5223   Management of Professional Personnel

  2. Elective courses (6 semester credit hours):

    Students must complete an additional 6 semester credit hours of graduate courses from Management of Technology.

Master of Business Administration Degree – Project Management Concentration

This concentration is designed to offer qualified graduate students the opportunity to study business administration while developing special expertise in project management. To achieve this end, students will complete courses that will enable them to manage projects successfully. Additionally, students will focus their elective choices to improve their understanding of the business environment in which contemporary projects are managed. Students choosing to concentrate in project management must complete the 24 semester credit hours of the courses that constitute the M.B.A. Core and 12 semester credit hours as follows:

  1. Required Courses (6 semester credit hours):

    MOT   5233   Advanced Topics in Project Management
    MOT   5243   Essentials of Project and Program Management

  2. Elective courses (6 semester credit hours):

    Students are required to take 6 semester credit hours of graduate elective courses. Students are encouraged to select courses which will develop their knowledge of a specific project management domain such as e-commerce, health care management, information systems, or technology management. The Management of Technology (MOT) Graduate Program Committee must approve the 6 elective hours.

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Master of Science Degree in Information Technology

The Master of Science degree in Information Technology (M.S.I.T.) provides information systems and computer science professionals with the opportunity to acquire technical knowledge in a variety of specialized information technology fields and the management skills to create, plan, organize, lead, and control the information technology in their organizations. The program is designed for students with a technical background and preferably an undergraduate or graduate degree in information systems or computer science.

Program Admission Requirements. For admission to the M.S.I.T. program, applicants must meet University-wide graduate admission requirements. Applicants are further considered on the basis of demonstrated potential for success in graduate study in information technology as indicated by a combination of prior academic achievement, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores, personal statement, résumé (optional), and references (optional).

The M.S.I.T. Graduate Program Committee evaluates each applicant individually based on the complete package of submitted materials.

A complete application package will include:

Degree Requirements. Candidates for the degree of Master of Science in Information Technology (M.S.I.T.) must complete the following:

  1. 12 semester credit hours of required courses:

    IS    5143   Information Technology
    IS    5203   Telecommunication Systems
    MGT   5043   Management and Behavior in Organizations

    MOT   6203   Strategic Management of Technology
    or
    IS    6813   Strategic Management of Information Technology

  2. All candidates for the degree must complete an additional 21 semester credit hours of elective courses:
    1. 15 semester credit hours selected from the following:

      CS   5103   Software Engineering
      CS   5443   Database Management Systems
      CS   6543   Networks
      CS   6553   Performance Evaluation
      IS   5193   Software Engineering Management
      IS   5563   International Telecommunications Policy
      IS   6103   Information Systems Design and Implementation
      IS   6303   Introduction to Voice and Data Security
      IS   6323   Security Risk Analysis
      IS   6343   Secure Network Designs
      IS   6353   Security Incident Response
      IS   6363   Computer Forensics
      IS   6373   Cyber Law
      IS   6383   Policy Assurance for Infrastructure Assurance
      IS   6423   Secure Software Design
      IS   6433   Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
      IS   6503   Principles of Database Management
      IS   6703   Introduction to Data Mining
      IS   6953   Independent Study

    2. 6 semester credit hours selected from the following:

      MGT   5093   Leadership
      MGT   5133   Organizational Decision Making
      Any of the graduate courses from Management of Technology (MOT) other than MOT 6203 Strategic Management of Technology.

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Master of Science Degree in Information Technology – Infrastructure Assurance Concentration

This concentration is designed to offer the opportunity for qualified graduate students to study information technology while developing the special expertise in infrastructure assurance. To achieve this end, students can focus their elective courses on developing the specialized knowledge requirements for the computer and information security area while at the same time completing the requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree.

Program Admission Requirements. For admission to the M.S.I.T. program, applicants must meet University-wide graduate admission requirements. Applicants are further considered on the basis of demonstrated potential for success in graduate study in information technology as indicated by a combination of prior academic achievement, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores, personal statement, résumé (optional), and references (optional).

The M.S.I.T. Graduate Program Committee evaluates each applicant individually based on the complete package of submitted materials.

A complete application package will include:

Degree Requirements. Candidates for the degree of Master of Science in Information Technology (M.S.I.T.) must complete the following:

This concentration is designed to offer the opportunity for qualified graduate students to study information technology while developing the special expertise in infrastructure assurance. To achieve this end, students can focus their elective courses on developing the specialized knowledge requirements for the computer and information security area while at the same time completing the requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree.

Program Admission Requirements. For admission to the M.S.I.T. program, applicants must meet University-wide graduate admission requirements. Applicants are further considered on the basis of demonstrated potential for success in graduate study in information technology as indicated by a combination of prior academic achievement, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores, personal statement, résumé (optional), and references (optional).

The M.S.I.T. Graduate Program Committee evaluates each applicant individually based on the complete package of submitted materials.

A complete application package will include:

Degree Requirements. Candidates for the degree of Master of Science in Information Technology (M.S.I.T.) must complete the following:

  1. 15 semester credit hours of required courses:

    IS    5143   Information Technology
    IS    5203   Telecommunication Systems
    IS    6303   Introduction to Voice and Data Security
    MGT   5043   Management and Behavior in Organizations

    MOT   6203   Strategic Management of Technology
    or
    IS    6813   Strategic Management of Information Technology

  2. All candidates for the degree must complete an additional 18 semester credit hours of elective courses:
    1. 12 semester credit hours selected from the following:

      IS    6323   Security Risk Analysis
      IS    6343   Secure Network Designs
      IS    6353   Security Incident Response
      IS    6363   Computer Forensics
      IS    6373   Cyber Law
      IS    6383   Policy Assurance for Infrastructure Assurance
      IS    6423   Secure Software Design
      IS    6433   Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
      IS    6953   Independent Study

    2. 6 semester credit hours selected from the following:

      MGT   5093   Leadership
      MGT   5133   Organizational Decision Making
      Any of the graduate courses from Management of Technology (MOT) other than MOT 6203 Strategic Management of Technology.

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Master of Science Degree in Management of Technology

The Master of Science in Management of Technology (M.S. MOT) differs significantly from both the M.B.A. and the M.B.A. with a concentration in Management of Technology. The M.S. MOT focuses on Management issues and skills required to stimulate and manage technological innovation and creativity, and help bring value creating ideas, goods, and services to the marketplace. Courses may be available through distance learning as well as at Southwest Research Institute.

Program Admission Requirements. For admission to the M.S. MOT program, the ideal applicant should have an undergraduate or graduate degree in a scientific, engineering, mathematical, or other technology-based discipline from an accredited university or college and meet University-wide graduate admission requirements. In addition, the MOT Graduate Program Committee evaluates each applicant individually, based on a combination of:

Degree Requirements. Students must successfully complete 33 semester credit hours and a comprehensive examination.

  1. Candidates are required to successfully complete the following 18 semester credit hours:

    MOT   5053   Technology Commercialization
    MOT   5163   Management of Technology
    MOT   5223   Management of Professional Personnel
    MOT   5243   Essentials of Project and Program Management
    MOT   5313   Emerging Technologies
    MOT   6923   Directed Research in Management of Technology

  2. Candidates must complete an additional 12 semester credit hours of electives as approved by the MOT Graduate Program Committee.

  3. Degree Options. Students seeking the MOT degree may elect one of two options to complete the required 33 semester credit hours:

    Option 1: General M.S. MOT Nonreport Option. Under Option 1, students are required to complete the 18 semester credit hours listed above, 12 semester credit hours of electives as approved by the MOT Graduate Program Committee, and the capstone course MOT 6203 Strategic Management of Technology.

    Option 2: General M.S. MOT Report Option. Under Option 2, students are required to complete the 18 semester credit hours listed above, 12 semester credit hours of electives as approved by the MOT Graduate Program Committee, and the capstone experience MOT 6933 Management of Technology Professional Report.

  4. Candidates must pass a comprehensive examination administered by the MOT Graduate Program Committee.

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Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Information Technology

The College of Business offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Technology. See page 78 of this catalog for a detailed description of the general requirements for the Doctoral degree. The Doctoral Studies Committee of the Department of Information Systems and Technology Management will advise students admitted to the program who pursue a Ph.D. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Technology.

To satisfy the Major Area Coursework for the information technology emphasis, a student must complete:

  1. IS   7013   Foundations of Information Systems Research
    IS   7023   Behavioral and Organizational Information Systems Research
    IS   7033   Topics in Information Systems Technology Research
    IS   7043   Seminar in Software Development

  2. Two directed electives (6 semester credit hours) as approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee.

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