Information Technology - Master of Information Technology (Online)

The objective of this program is to provide opportunities for working professionals and traditional technology students to increase their knowledge and skillsets in the growing field of Information Technology. The professional Masters of Information Technology (M-IT) degree is a non-thesis, 100% online, professional development degree offered by the Department of Engineering Technology and Surveying Engineering (ETSE) in the NMSU College of Engineering. This degree is designed for working IT professionals and students interested in pursuing an advanced technology degree. Topics include system architecture, computer networking, development and application of software tools, cybersecurity, and virtual systems in the context of enterprise IT decision-making.  


There are two paths to completing this degree. The first is a traditional program of 30 credits of masters’ level course work for students who currently hold a baccalaureate degree. The second is a baccalaureate to master’s accelerated track. In this track, undergraduates will successfully complete the first three years of an undergraduate baccalaureate program, which coincides with the requirements of the Engineering Technology BS degree in Information Engineering Technology (IET) or the BICT degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).  The accelerated track master's degree in engineering is not available to students who have already earned an undergraduate degree. Upon approval from the Graduate School, in the final year, up to 12 credits of IET/ICT degree’s required or elective courses numbered 450 and above may be considered “dual credits” applying to both the baccalaureate and the M-IT degree. When the student completes the baccalaureate degree and after admission to the M-IT program, the completed dual credit courses will be applied to the Master's requirements. The final M-IT degree requirements will be chosen to complete the 30 credit requirement. Students will begin taking graduate-level classes when they have junior or senior standing (up to 9 credits). These courses double count, fulfilling requirements for both a baccalaureate and the M-IT degree.

Prefix Title Credits
Program Course List
Program-Specific Courses
E T 505Special Topics in Information Technology 23
E T 539Advanced Enterprise Security 13
E T 551Enterprise Architecture I 13
E T 552Enterprise Architecture II 13
E T 555Virtualization 13
E T 562Development and Operations 13
E T 577Advanced Computer Networking 13
E T 583Mobile App Programming and Development 23
E T 585White Hat System Testing 23
E T 595Capstone Projects in Information Technology 13
Optional Electives Outside of the Department/College 3
Information Systems Analysis and Design3
Database Management Systems3
Business Analytics I3
Business Analytics II3
Enterprise Resource Planning & Business Processes3
Database Management Systems I3
Artificial Intelligence I3
Introduction to Data Mining3
Bioinformatics Programming3
Applied Machine Learning I3
Advanced Engineering Economy3
Topics in Engineering Administration3
Advanced Quality Control3
Total Credits30
1

Masters of Information Technology required course

2

Masters of Information Technology Recommended Elective. 

3

See your faculty advisor for more information about selecting elective courses outside the department and/or the college.

The plan of study below was created with working professionals in mind. You will find guidelines for part-time students taking two courses per semester, including summer. Please note that the Masters of Information Technology program can be completed as a full-time student in one calendar year if that is your preference. Contact the program director or faculty advisor for other plans of study options and for further information. The program website is located at https://engr.nmsu.edu/Academics/pmp-it.html.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
E T 551 Enterprise Architecture I 1 3
E T 583 Mobile App Programming and Development (Recommended Elective) 2 3
 Credits6
Spring
E T 552 Enterprise Architecture II 1 3
E T 562 Development and Operations 1 3
 Credits6
Summer
E T 585 White Hat System Testing (Recommended Elective) 2 3
E T 595 Capstone Projects in Information Technology 1 3
 Credits6
Second Year
Fall
E T 539 Advanced Enterprise Security 1 3
E T 555 Virtualization 1 3
 Credits6
Spring
E T 505 Special Topics in Information Technology (Recommended Elective) 2 3
E T 577 Advanced Computer Networking 1 3
 Credits6
 Total Credits30
1

Masters of Information Technology required course

2

Masters of Information Technology Recommended Elective.  Please consult with your faculty advisor when selecting from other elective options.