Master of Science in Information Technology

Required Courses

• ITS 518 - Information Systems Strategy (Cr: 3)
• ITS 525 - Systems Architecture and Analysis (Cr: 3)
• ITS 530 - E-Technology (Cr:3)
• ITS 544 - Database Management (Cr: 3)
• ITS 548 - Fundamentals of Telecommunications (Cr: 3)
• ITS 550 - Software Engineering (Cr: 3)
• ITS 553 - Technology and Innovation (Cr: 3)
• ITS 560 - Computer Security and Cyber Forensics (Cr: 3)
• ITS 561 - Ethics and Society in Technology (Cr: 3)
• ITS 570 - Business Intelligence and Data Mining (Cr: 3)
• ITS 575 - Project and Professional Management (Cr: 3)
• ITS 590 - Capstone in Technology (Cr: 3)

Total degree requirements 36 cr.

Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Health and Medical Informatics

Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a concentration in Health & Medical Informatics is a 36 credit program designed for business and information technology professionals who need to learn: current and emerging trends; how to address privacy, ethics and security; and planned government and industry policies and programs in healthcare and medical technology. The program offers a set of courses in technical topics and the management of information technology systems.  Electives focus on technology, management, processes and policies for the Health Informatics  field of study and profession.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the program the student will be able to:

•    Facilitate the development and advancement of emerging information technologies to improve health care delivery and cost efficiencies.
•    Gain an in-depth understanding of new and existing health information management systems within the context of the U.S. health care system.
•    Become proficient in the “language” of health care, navigate the rules around using medical data, and obtain relevant information to assess changes to the health care system.
•    Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and management of information technology solutions to improve patient care and the health care delivery process.
•    Utilize health information technology for decision support, knowledge management, strategic planning, and outcomes assessment to optimize cost efficiencies in the health care system.
•    Understand the business implications on security, privacy and policies.