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 505 | Special Topics in Information Technology 2 | 3 |
| E T 539 | Advanced Enterprise Security 1 | 3 |
| E T 551 | Enterprise Architecture I 1 | 3 |
| E T 552 | Enterprise Architecture II 1 | 3 |
| E T 555 | Virtualization 1 | 3 |
| E T 562 | Development and Operations 1 | 3 |
| E T 577 | Advanced Computer Networking 1 | 3 |
| E T 583 | Mobile App Programming and Development 2 | 3 |
| E T 585 | White Hat System Testing 2 | 3 |
| E T 595 | Capstone Projects in Information Technology 1 | 3 |
| Optional Electives Outside of the Department/College 3 | ||
| Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | |
| Database Management Systems | 3 | |
| Business Analytics I | 3 | |
| Business Analytics II | 3 | |
| Enterprise Resource Planning & Business Processes | 3 | |
| Database Management Systems I | 3 | |
| Artificial Intelligence I | 3 | |
| Introduction to Data Mining | 3 | |
| Bioinformatics Programming | 3 | |
| Applied Machine Learning I | 3 | |
| Advanced Engineering Economy | 3 | |
| Topics in Engineering Administration | 3 | |
| Advanced Quality Control | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| E T 551 | Enterprise Architecture I 1 | 3 |
| E T 583 | Mobile App Programming and Development (Recommended Elective) 2 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| E T 552 | Enterprise Architecture II 1 | 3 |
| E T 562 | Development and Operations 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| E T 585 | White Hat System Testing (Recommended Elective) 2 | 3 |
| E T 595 | Capstone Projects in Information Technology 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| E T 539 | Advanced Enterprise Security 1 | 3 |
| E T 555 | Virtualization 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| E T 505 | Special Topics in Information Technology (Recommended Elective) 2 | 3 |
| E T 577 | Advanced Computer Networking 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 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.