信息技术管理理学硕士


Advance as an IT professional


**目前不接受申请**

Whether you are an IT professional who wants to advance into corporate management or a business professional who wants to move into IT, we offer a unique and rare MSITM program that can help you achieve your goals.

如果你是我们三个专业之一的本科生 计算机信息科学(CIS)课程,和你的指导老师谈谈我们的4+1项目. 你可以在短短五年内获得本科学位和硕士学位. You'll save a year of time and tuition.

Our graduates work at Deere & 公司,HON工业公司,岩岛兵工厂,只是举几个例子. 


Ambrose Advantages

  • 中西部地区唯一的IT管理研究生学位
  • Cross-Functional Training
  • Top Faculty & Individual Attention

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MSITM Class

我们为在职专业人士创建了一个项目, and our expert faculty give you the support needed for a successful graduate school experience. MSITM students gain a diverse toolkit in management and high-level IT skills.

Read the MSITM Fact Sheet (pdf)


More Information on the M.S. in Information Technology Management

What will I learn?

我们的课程提供管理主题的概述, such as finance, budgeting, and business operations, and teaches you how underlying information technologies can be used to support an effective enterprise. IT-specific courses dive into analysis, design, 实施和管理解决方案, as well as human resources.

Many times our students tackle projects for their employers or choose projects applicable to their jobs as part of the coursework. In the past, such projects have included developing policies and password controls for onsite laptops, 分析进入南澳大学教室的安全措施, 提高艺术博物馆的在线形象.

我们为在职专业人士创建了这个36学分的课程. 你可以兼职上夜校, or if you can devote the time, enroll as a full-time student and complete the program in as little as three semesters and one summer. 

What makes the program different at St. Ambrose?

Our faculty are known for providing a top education and individual attention. At SAU, 我们的师生比例是12:1, 也就是说你能得到老师的建议和指导, which can deepen your learning.

小班授课可以让你了解你的同学, 他们经常在课外合作. They share real-world situations, identify solutions, and immediately apply those to their jobs. You get constant, relevant learning.

All of our programs are strengthened by our CIS Alumni Advisory Council. These 15 alumni are well-established, successful, 来自美国各地的IT专业人士和行业领袖.S.他们为学校投资,关心我们的学生. They give us input and feedback on our curriculum and advise us on industry trends, 让我们给你一个强大而全面的教育. 

Our program is open to all students, regardless of your undergraduate major. We do require that you have some background in networking, database, and programming. Some students who enter the program from a non-computer background may be required to complete up to four undergraduate courses before graduating with a MSITM. 向你的导师咨询更多信息.

如果你是我们三个专业之一的本科生 CIS programs,和你的指导老师谈谈我们的4+1项目. 你可以在短短五年内获得本科学位和硕士学位. You'll save a year of time and tuition.

The St. Ambrose Academic and Career Planning Office 在整个求职过程中为你提供支持. The center provides résumé review, practice interviews, 以及在职业决策方面的指导. You are encouraged to use the office's wealth of career search resources. 

这个项目的校友做了什么?
  • Beth Tinsman '12 MSITM, is owner of Twin State Technical Services, a company she founded in 1992. She enrolled in the MSITM program to stay current on technology and best practices, which she says helps her keep her customers' businesses running smoothly. 廷斯曼最近获得了杰出校友奖. Read this story.
  • David Pearson '10 MSITM is a Global Law Services Group Operations Manager for a Fortune 100 company. 他也教一些计算机科学课程. Ambrose.
What does this program cost?

2022-23学年的学费为1美元,080/credit hour, 还有一些额外的费用(见下文).

有很多方法可以资助你的教育. 新生可能有资格获得MSITM奖学金. You can apply for a graduate assistantship through the SAU College of Business which covers a portion of tuition.

或者,你可以申请联邦学生贷款. 在研究生招生页面上有更多的信息.

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Graduate Assistantships

Most of our graduate programs offer graduate or departmental assistantships, 其中可能包括津贴或学费福利. 研究生助教通常每周贡献20小时的工作, 他们的约会可能在校园的任何地方, including:

  • 与商学院教员一起进行研究
  • 处理与体育媒体的公共关系
  • 组织健康和娱乐活动和事件
  • 协调和发展学生活动

To learn more about a graduate assistantship opportunity or inquire about open positions, please contact Human Resources.

Fees

注册9个或更多学时- $280/年. ($140/semester)
注册8个或更少的学分- 140美元/年. ($70/semester)

Faculty

Kevin Lillis, PhD, Chair and Professor

Gary Monnard, PhD, Professor

Travis Eygabroad, Assistant Professor

Degree Requirements

MS in Information Technology Management

The degree requirements below are for students who already have completed an undergraduate degree.

Requirements for this program are comprised of three components: computer core, business core, and electives. The minimum required graduate credit hours is 36, but most students take 39-42 credit hours.

而MSITM计划是面向管理的, MSITM students are expected to be familiar with a high-level programming language (Java is preferred).

下面列出的所有课程都是3个学分. 

Required Computer Core (21 credits):
CSCI 515 Computer and Network Security
CSCI 560 Data Security and Privacy
高级计算机网络与数据通信
CSCI 630 Information Assurance
CSCI 635 Secure Software Design
信息技术管理中的法律和伦理问题
CSCI 650 Project Management and Control

商业核心-选择两项(6学分):
MBA 600数据分析与决策
工商管理硕士615商业道德和社会责任
MBA/MOL 621组织中的人类行为
MBA 690人际技能领导力(LTPS)
MBA/MOL 691 Dialogical Skills
MBA 730 International Management
MBA 731 Managing Across Cultures
MBA 733 International Strategy
MBA 785 Human Resource Management
MOL 501 Leadership Theory
MOL 515 Decision Making
MOL 529 Conflict Management
MOL 540 Leadership Communication
MOL 625 Leading Organizational Change
MOL 635 Servant Leadership
MOL 645国际领导力问题
MOL 701 Strategic Leadership
MOL 710 Ethics and Leadership

Electives – Choose three (9 credits):
CSCI 600企业系统分析
CSCI 660 Computers and Commerce
CSCI 740信息技术管理
CSCI 780信息技术专题
CSCI 790 Research

Read course descriptions for Computer Science, Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL), and MBA

Accelerated 4+1 Program

MSITM 4+1是一个加速程序 current SAU and new transfer students to earn an undergraduate and advanced degree in only five years, saving you time and money. 你可以在大三的时候开始为MSITM赚取学分, and up to 18 graduate credits may be applied to both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

You can apply to the MSITM program in the spring of your sophomore year. Accepted students will be allowed to register for MSITM graduate classes the following semester. Current St. Ambrose students, as well as new transfer students, 符合下列条件,才有资格申请∶

  • Currently enrolled at St. 竞技宝app下载安装CS, CNS或CNA专业
  • Have a faculty advisor from the Department of Computer and Information Sciences
  • Will have completed 60 credit hours by the end of the term in which the application is submitted
  • Have a GPA of 3.2 or greater
  • Academic Performance

If you earn a "C" in any graduate course, or your cumulative GPA drops below a 3.0, you'll be required to meet with your academic advisor and the MSITM program director to evaluate your standing in the program and plan of study.

Course Restrictions

The following pairs of graduate/undergraduate courses include content that overlaps significantly and cannot both be taken for undergraduate credit:

  • CSCI 300 Systems Analysis and Design
  • CSCI 600企业系统分析
  • CSCI 415 Computer and Network Security
  • CSCI 515 Computer and Network Security
  • 计算机中的法律与伦理问题
  • 信息技术管理中的法律和伦理问题
  • 高级计算机网络与数据通信
  • 高级计算机网络与数据通信
4+1要求(计算机网络管理专业)

计算机网络管理专业4+1课程顺序

Required:

  • CSCI 140计算机科学基础
  • CSCI 185 Script Programming
  • CSCI 270网络与数据通信
  • CSCI 365 TCP/IP Fundamentals
  • IT管理中的法律和伦理问题
  • 高级计算机网络与数据通信
  • CSCI 475 Capstone Seminar

Select 12 credits from:

  • CSCI 281 Discrete Structures
  • CSCI 375 Network Forensics
  • CSCI 515 Computer and Network Security
  • CSCI 425 Computer Forensics
  • CSCI 450 Network Operating System Topics (may be repeated with different topic)
  • CSCI 480 Topics in Computer Science
  • CSCI 490计算机科学独立研究
  • CSCI 499计算机科学实习

MSITM 4+1 students can substitute any CSCI graduate course for any course in this section.

Communication Component, select two :

  • COMM 306 Group Dynamics and Methods
  • COMM 326 Communication and Technology
  • COMM 327 Organizational Communication
  • ENGL 218 Technical Writing
  • ENGL 315 Written Business Communication.

MSITM 4+1 students can substitute any CSCI graduate course for any course in this section.

Business Component (3 credits):

  • CSCI 740信息技术管理
4+1要求(网络安全专业)

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网络安全专业4+1课程顺序

  • CSCI 140计算机科学基础
  • CSCI 185 Script Programming
  • CSCI 270网络与数据通信
  • CSCI 365 TCP/IP Fundamentals
  • CSCI 375 Network Forensics
  • CSCI 515 Computer and Network Security
  • CSCI 425 Computer Forensics
  • IT管理中的法律和伦理问题

Required Criminal Justice courses:

  • CRJU 101刑事司法概论
  • CRJU 102执法概论
  • CRJU 221 Criminal Law and Procedure
  • CRJU 342刑事证据与调查
  • 宪法和刑事司法

MSITM 4+1 students can substitute any 2 CSCI graduate courses for any two courses in this section.

从以下选修课中选择六个学分:

  • CSCI 281 Discrete Structures
  • CSCI 450 Network Operating System Topics (may be repeated with different topic)
  • CSCI 480计算机科学专题
  • CSCI 490计算机科学独立研究
  • CSCI 499计算机科学实习

MSITM 4+1 students can take any 2 CSCI graduate courses to satisfy this section.

4+1要求(计算机专业)

计算机科学专业4+1课程顺序

Required:

  • CSCI 140计算机科学基础
  • CSCI 195 Programming I
  • CSCI 270网络与数据通信
  • CSCI 281 Discrete Structures
  • CSCI 294当代编程主题
  • CSCI 295 Programming II
  • CSCI 310 Data Structures
  • IT管理中的法律和伦理问题

Select five courses from:

  • CSCI 600企业系统分析
  • CSCI 320 Computer Architecture
  • CSCI 330 Web Programming
  • CSCI 360 Database Management Systems
  • CSCI 393 Algorithm Design and Analysis
  • CSCI 400 Programming Language Concepts
  • CSCI 410 Operating Systems
  • 数学191微积分与解析几何

MSITM 4+1 students can substitute any CSCI graduate course for any course in this section.

Electives:

  • 在CSCI选修课中选择9个学分,达到200级或以上.

MSITM 4+1 students can take any 3 CSCI graduate courses to satisfy this section.


Rene Robinson '10, IT Directorate雇员,美国陆军


在为军队编程九年之后, René enrolled in the MSITM program to transition to the management side of information technology. "I needed to learn the processes that non-IT businesses use to understand and motivate employees. Not only does the curriculum address all the major issues in IT management, we get meaningful, hands-on experience.“现在她承担了更多的责任.

David Pearson

信息技术管理理学硕士,Legal Operations Manager, John Deere,Class of 2010


Our unique MSITM program gives working professionals such as David the skills to successfully manage and lead within IT. 我们是中西部唯一一所提供这个学位的大学, 由IT和商业领域的专家教授授课.

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