Information Technology (MSIT)
Program Contacts and Leadership:
Graduate Program Coordinator, Information Technology: Dr. Valerie Mercer
Office: (478) 471-2801
Fax: (478) 757-2622
Toll-free: (800) 272-7619
Email: valerie.mercer@mga.edu
Dean, School of Computing: Dr. Kevin Floyd
Chair, Department of Information Technology: Jed Edge
Credit hours: 30
Delivery format: Online; note to international students: two in-person courses offered
Program length: Accelerated one-year path or regular two-year path
Curricular structure: 15-hour core plus 15-hour focus area/generalist path
Focus areas: Cybersecurity and Forensics; Software Development; Health Informatics; Social Media; Data Analytics; Homeland Security; Generalist
Program Overview
The MSIT provides a comprehensive, flexible graduate curriculum in information technology, with preparation in IT leadership, strategic planning, and high-demand areas such as cybersecurity and forensics, software development, health informatics, homeland security, social media, and data analytics.
Program Mission and Learning Outcomes
The MSIT mission emphasizes advanced education in IT, professional preparation, and responsiveness to the changing information technology field.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should meet the general admissions requirements for graduate study and these specific requirements: (i) Bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, CS, or a closely related field such as instructional technology, computer-based technology, or computer education from an accredited college or university. (ii) GPA of at least 2.75; or GPA of at least 2.5 with significant IT work experience, as judged by the School of Information Technology and documented by resume and other appropriate materials. (iii) Statement of purpose describing career goals and how the MSIT would help achieve those goals. (iv) Current resume, including education, work experience, awards, and other applicable information.
Applicants satisfying all required criteria and having at least three years of IT-environment experience receive priority admission.
Program Format
The MSIT is a 30-credit-hour program delivered in 8-week sessions. Students complete 15 hours of core coursework and 15 hours in a focus area or approved generalist path. This is exclusively an online program with the exception of some face-to-face courses offered to international students, pending course offerings and seats available in those face-to-face courses.
Master of Science in Information Technology
Core Courses (15 hours)
Choose one of the following tracks:
Cybersecurity and Forensics (15 hours)
Software Development (15 hours)
| ITEC 6400 | Advanced Programming and Data Structures | 3 |
| ITEC 6410 | Object Oriented Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ITEC 6420 | Distributed Enterprise Software | 3 |
| ITEC 6430 | Software Testing and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| ITEC 6450 | Mobile Computing Systems and Applications | 3 |
Health Informatics (15 hours)
| ITEC 6240 | Security Policy, Ethics, and the Legal Environment | 3 |
| ITEC 6250 | Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Response | 3 |
| ITEC 6300 | Health Information Technology | 3 |
| ITEC 6320 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| ITEC 6340 | Public Health Informatics | 3 |
Data Analytics (15 hours)
Social Media (15 Hours)
Elective
Choose one of the following
Homeland Security (15 Hours)
Business Process Improvement (15 hours)
Business Elective (3 credits): Select one of the following courses
Graduation / Certification / Completion Requirements
Complete the 15-hour MSIT core and one 15-hour focus area or approved generalist path for 30 credit hours.