This area of specialization within the MS in Applied Technology program addresses contemporary needs for understanding and applying the core principles of technology to solve problems, improve effectiveness and increase efficiencies in corporations, health care institutions, and government agencies. With the combination of coursework, workplace-based projects, and liberal learning seminars, students advance their technological, organizational, and personal capacities. Individuals who serve or are moving into positions of serving as liaisons between the Information Technology department and a functional business unit are likely to benefit from this graduate program. The program also serves those who work within departments that are information dependent, rely heavily on information technology, and/or seeking to advance their careers through project management or information technology management positions.
Foundation Courses
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| PM 430 | FUNDAMENTALS OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| or IS 430 | FUNDAMENTALS OF IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
| IS 483 | INFORMATION SERVICES AND OPERATIONS | 4 |
| ECT 424 | | 4 |
Advanced Courses
Course List | Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
| CSEC 440 | INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT (FORMERLY CNS 440) | 4 |
| IS 535 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT FINANCIAL ANALYSIS | 4 |
| IS 451 | DATABASE DESIGN FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (FORMERLY CSC 451) | 4 |