INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology (M.S.)
Business Administration/Information Technology Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.S.)
Health Care Management/Information Technology Dual Degree (M.S./M.S.)
Information Technology Track under the M.B.A.
Computer Security and Information Assurance (Graduate Certificate)
Health Care Informatics (Graduate Certificate)
Information Technology (Graduate Certificate)
IT Project Management and Technology Leadership (Graduate Certificate)

Information Technology (M.S.)

Marymount’s Information Technology (IT) program offers advanced study to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the IT industry, whether managing enterprise infrastructure, designing computer systems with current systems life cycle methodologies, creating and maintaining high-quality computer software, engaging in computer security management or technical operations, or managing complex IT projects. A variety of electives, a research or project option, and specialized tracks enable individuals to tailor their graduate studies to their career needs in government or industry.

Students have the option of choosing one of three specialized tracks to complete their program:

Computer Security
Project Management and Technology Leadership
Software Engineering

The program is designed to provide the academic foundation for those seeking to become a chief information officer (CIO) or attain a similar senior IT position.

The full-time faculty for this program conduct research in information security, data management, open source software, technology for health care, and other areas. Adjunct faculty work in the field in areas such as requirements analysis, computer crime information, hardware design, software development, database management, information assurance, and operations management.

Individuals completing the Information Technology program are expected to make major contributions in IT by

managing enterprisewide information systems to ensure that the organization can compete in today’s global and high-performance environment;
exercising leadership roles in analyzing, designing, developing, and integrating high-quality IT solutions that meet the International Standards Organization (ISO) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) requirements;
effectively leading IT projects and software development activities in government or industry;
independently conducting research, evaluating options, and applying the knowledge learned to IT applications in areas such as computer security, software engineering, data management, and IT policy;
optimizing the application of IT to business processes to ensure the creation and management of effective IT solutions with good governance, ethical awareness, and current technical knowledge; and
using specialized IT knowledge and skills to obtain certifications in areas such as software engineering, computer security, and project management.

Admission Requirements: Applicants for this program must have a recent bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a computer-related field or a degree in another subject with a post-baccalaureate certificate in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent industry certifications.

Software Engineering track applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree or a post-baccalaureate certificate in Computer Science.

Project Management and Technology Leadership track applicants are expected to have a minimum of two years of IT work experience.

In addition to Universitywide requirements for graduate admission, applicants must interview with the program director.

Degree Requirements
36 credits

IT 510 Systems Engineering
IT 515 Decision Making for IT
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis
IT 550 Ethics, Law, and Policy in the Information Age
IT 610 IT Governance and Strategy or IT 630 Graduate Research Seminar in Information Technology
IT 680 IT Master’s Project, IT 690 IT Master’s Thesis, or IT 670 Computer Network Defense (for those in Computer Security track)
Four (4) electives or track courses, as follows:
Computer Security
- IT 535 Advanced Computer Security
- IT 570 Information Assurance and Policy
- IT 560 Cryptography
- IT 575 Information Security Management
Project Management and Technology Leadership
- MSC 545 Project Management
- MSC 555 Program Management
- IT 580 Technology Leadership
- One (1) from the following: IT 503 Managing Information Technology, IT 525 Knowledge Management, IT 585 Managing Technical People, IT 555 E-Business, MSC 550 Procurement and Contracting

Software Engineering

IT 500 Programming Language Selection and Design
IT 505 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
IT 565 Human Computer Interaction
IT 552 Operating Systems

Business Administration/Information Technology Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.S.)

See dual degree program under Business Administration.

Health Care Management/Information Technology Dual Degree (M.S./M.S.)

See dual degree program under Health Care Management.

Information Technology Track under the M.B.A.

See Business Administration (M.B.A.).

Computer Security and Information Assurance (Graduate Certificate)

This program will prepare students for the computer security field in business and government, which is expanding locally and globally. The field is predicted to foster job growth, especially in the Washington metropolitan area.

Admission Requirements: In addition to Universitywide requirements for graduate certificate admission, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree and show significant coursework or experience in Information Technology or Computer Science.

Course Substitution Policy: If a student can demonstrate a depth of prior experience and/or education, higher-level courses can be substituted for 500-level courses.

Certificate Requirements
15 credits

IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 535 Advanced Computer Security
IT 570 Information Assurance and Policy
One (1) course from the following: IT 560 Cryptography, IT 575 Information Security Management, IT 670 Computer Network Defense

Health Care Informatics (Graduate Certificate)

This program is designed for those who wish to pursue an information technology career in a health care organization. Students will select courses in consultation with the program directors of Information Technology and Health Care Management.

Certificate Requirements
18 credits

IT 503 Managing Information Technology
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networking
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis
IT 545 Health Care Informatics
One (1) course from the following: IT 510 Systems Engineering, HCM 510 Health Care Management, HCM 520 Health Care Reimbursement Systems, HCM 535 Health Care Policy and Ethics, LA 540 Health Care Law

Information Technology (Graduate Certificate)

This program offers current perspectives on the major issues facing information technology professionals.

Certificate Requirements
18 credits

IT 503 Managing Information Technology
IT 510 Systems Engineering
IT 515 Decision Making for IT
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis

IT Project Management and Technology Leadership (Graduate Certificate)

This certificate prepares students for the IT project management field in business and government, which is expanding both locally and globally. Individuals with project management qualifications are increasingly sought by government agencies, government contractors, and other industries.

Admission Requirements: In addition toUniversitywide requirements for graduate certificate admission, the applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree and show significant coursework or experience in Information Technology or Computer Science.

Certificate Requirements
18 credits

IT 503 Managing Information Technology
IT 515 Decision Making for IT
MSC 545 Project Management
MSC 555 Program Management
IT 580 Technology Leadership
One (1) from the following: MGT 545 Negotiation Skills and Mediation, MGT 555 Procurement and Contracting, IT 555 E-Business, IT 585 Managing Technical People