Master of Science in Information Technology Management
General Information
The Master of Science in Information Technology Management program (MSITM) at SAU is designed with the working adult in mind. All courses are available in an evening/weekend format. They meet once per week and follow an approximate 3 weeks on and 1 week off meeting schedule. The schedule may be adjusted each semester to account for normal university break periods so that the off week coincides with any university vacation time.Full-time traditional graduate students are also welcome in the program and the scheduling provides an opportunity for completion in as little as three semesters and a summer if no prerequisites are needed and the student is not employed full-time.
Information concerning graduate programs in general at SAU is available here and a graduate application is available here.
Degree Requirements
The requirements for the MSITM are divided into three components: computer core, business core, and electives. The minimum required graduate credit hours is 36 but most students take 39-42 credit hours. All courses listed below are 3 credit hours. Click here for course descriptions. While the MSITM program is management oriented; MSITM students are expected to be familiar with a high-level programming language (Java is prefered).Computer Core:
15 credit hours required
| Course | Prerequisites |
| CSCI 560 Data Management | |
| CSCI 570 Advanced Computer Networks and Data Communications | CSCI 270 or equivalent |
| CSCI 600 Systems Analysis in the Enterprise | |
| CSCI 650 Project Management and Control | |
| CSCI 640 Legal and Ethical Issues of Computing |
Business Core:
9 credit hours required, up to 15 credit hours may be required
if
the student needs the MBA leveling courses
| Course |
| MBA 605 Integrative Organizational Theories and Business Systems |
| MBA 606 Accounting for Managers |
| MBA 621 Human Behavior in Organizations |
See Pre-MBA course section.
Electives:
Complete 12 credit hours from the following. At least 9 credit
hours
must be selected from CSCI
| Course | Prerequisites |
| CSCI 515 Computer and Network Security | CSCI 270 or equivalent |
| CSCI 630 Information Assurance | |
| CSCI 660 Computers and Commerce | |
| CSCI 740 Management of Information Technology | |
| CSCI 775 Professional Internship | |
| CSCI 780 Advanced Topics in Information Technology | |
| CSCI 790 Research | Requires Departmental Approval. May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. |
| MBA 782 Decision Support Systems |
Graduate Classes:
The schedule of gradaute class offerings and schedules can be found here.Entrance Requirements:
- An applicant must meet the following departmental criteria for admission:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
- An official copy of results for the GMAT test.
- All applicants from non-English speaking countries are
required to submit
official scores for the TOEFL exam. The minimum score requirement is
213.
- In addition to the above, a student accepted into the
Master of Science in Information
Technology Management degree program will be required to meet all
prerequisites
for each MSITM and MBA course before the particular course is
attempted.
Specifically, students will be required to take at least CSCI 195, CSCI
270, CSCI 360, MBA 505 and MBA 506 (or have completed equivalent
courses). It is expected that all MSITM students can program in a
high-level language (Java is prefered). All undergraduate prerequisites
must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- All applicants will be required to take the GMAT. The
applicant must score at or above the 40th percentile on the
quantitative
methods portion of whichever exam is taken. If the applicant scores
below
the 40th percentile on the quantitative portion of the exam he/she will
be required to take MBA 503.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum standards for unconditional acceptance but who have an undergraduate GPA between 2.6 and 2.8 may submit a written appeal to the department in consideration for conditional acceptance.
Transfer of Credit
MSITM candidates may transfer graduate level credit from another university. Approval of transfer credit is based on the following criteria: the credit must have been earned within the 5 year program completion period, is graduate level credit from an accredited university, a grade of B or higher was earned in the course, and the course is deemed equivalent to a course offered by SAU and applicable to the MSITM. In no case will more than 9 transfer credits be applied to the requirements for the MSITM.Admissions Appeal Procedure
A written request for review must be submitted that describes any extenuating circumstances that would explain the non-qualifying GPA. In addition the candidate may also include letters of recommendation that speak to the candidates abilities and commitment to graduate level work. The candidate may also include any other materials he/she feels would be beneficial for admissions consideration. After reviewing the materials submitted by the candidate the department may request an interview.Student Retention Policy
- The student must maintain at least a 3.0 average in all graduate course work.
- Only two C's are allowed in graduate level courses. This includes graduate level prerequisites.
- A student who falls below a 3.0 GPA in graduate work will be considered on probation. The student must remove the probationary status within 9 credit hours of course work. Probationary status is removed by improving the GPA to 3.0 or above. If the probationary status is not removed, the student is dismissed from the program.
- A student dismissed for academic reasons may reapply for admissions after one calendar year and should follow the Admissions Appeal Procedure.
- A course may be retaken only once in order to improve a grade and a maximum of three classes may be repeated for grade improvement purposes.
- There is no residency requirement.
- A student must complete the degree within a 5-year period.
- Those with a GMAT composite score greater than 550 will be exempt from MBA 501 and MBA 502.
- Those with a GMAT composite score less than 550 will be required to take MBA 501 and MBA 502 test out opportunities will be available.
- A student may decide, even if exempt, to take these courses. However, the courses only count as required pre-requisites and will not substitute for graduate electives in the student’s program of study.
1. The student has completed a course in statistics at the undergraduate level, earning at least a grade of B- in each course.
2. The student has completed the GMAT and has scored in at least the 40% percentile on the quantitative portion of the aptitude test.
3. In no case would a student with a grade below a B- in undergraduate statistics or a GMAT score below the 40% be granted an exemption from the full course.
- If a student is required to take 2 or more 500 level courses, these courses must be complete before a student may enroll in most 600 level courses. If a student is required to take only one 500 level course, this course may be taken concurrently with MBA 605.
