Master of Science in Information Technology

General Provisions

If the student has not taken undergraduate courses in a field of specialization, he is required to take twelve (12) units of qualifying courses to be determined by the Academic Program Chairperson unless otherwise specified in the curriculum;

The student may take more than the prescribed units in any distribution in the curriculum to meet his career objective and professional needs;

Free electives may be chosen from among the courses offered which are outside the required subjects in the student’s curriculum;

If the student has completed courses substantially equivalent to the required courses, he may waive the latter by application to the Dean.

Program Description

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program uses an approach that integrates key ideas from information technology, systems management, and decision science. Through this integrated approach, students gain a firm understanding of and appreciation for the power of information and the systems created to supply and manage that information. Advanced problem-solving skills (e.g., business analysis, process engineering, systems correctness and performance) are emphasized throughout the program that includes object-oriented analysis, comparative methods in software engineering, telecommunications, project management, client-server architectures, strategic planning, and database theories.

Objectives

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program has the following objectives.

After completing the MSIT program the alumni shall:

1. Be skillful at creating, evaluating and administering computer-based systems that are globally competitive in terms of quality and price;
2. Apply advanced technical knowledge and skills in evaluating existing technology and in creating new software applications;
3. Be able to design marketable IT products from basic research outputs;
4. Skillfully manage the use of information technology-based systems which address the specific needs of the organization;
5. Demonstrate the role of information systems for gaining competitive advantage in an expanding global marketplace and recognize opportunities for continued career growth and life-long learning as IT professionals.

Curriculum

1. Core (12 units)
   • MIT 620 Advanced Organization of Database
   • MIT 621 Computer Information Networks
   • MIT 627 Statistic for IT Research
   • RSH 630 Research Seminar 1
   • RSH 631 Research Seminar 2
     
2. Major (18 units)
   • MIT 622 Technology Infrastructure of Information System/Operating System
   • MIT 623 Enterprise Architecture Development/Software Engineering
   • MIT 604 Advanced Programming
   • MIT 624 Technical Service Management

   Choose an area of specialization:

   Specialization: Network Administration (choose any 2 subjects)

   • MIT 605 Network System Administration/Network Administration and Security
   • MIT 607 Wireless Network Administration
   • MIT 608 ICT Information Security Administration/Mobile Technology

   Specialization: Database Administration (choose any 2 subjects)

   • MIT 611 Data Warehouse Technology and Implementation Strategies
   • MIT 612 Database Administration
   • MIT 613 Client/Server Application Design

   Specialization: Managing Information System (choose any 2 subjects)

   • MIT 614 Project Management Information System
   • MIT 615 Strategic e-Business
   • MIT 616 Business Process Reengineering
     
3. Cognates (3 units)
   • Any course from any allied field of specialization
     
4. Thesis (6 units)
   • RSH 640 Thesis Writing (presented in a national or international public forum)
5. Pre-MSIT Subjects, 12 units
   • MIT 590 Basic Computer Concepts with PLF
   • MIT 591 C Language
   • MIT 592 Industry-Oriented Programming Language
   • MIT 593 Data Structures
   • MIT 594 Computer/Machine Organization
   • MIT 595 System Analysis and Design
   • MIT 596 Introduction to Software Engineering
   • MIT 597 Discrete Mathematics