Information Technology - Graduate

This course provides the fundamental concepts necessary to understand, develop, analyze, evaluate, and manage computerized database applications. Students become acquainted with the terminology associated with discrete field data collection, conversion, integration, and report presentation utilizing current generation database development programming. Students will research the adaptability, scalability and practical utilization of databases. Prerequisite: CIT244 or equivalent.

This course provides an understanding of basic network technologies, applications, and management issues. Students explore how networks operate, the business advantages of a network environment, LAN and WAN network design, planning, and implementation. Topics include network topologies, protocols, hardware, software, and security. Prerequisite: CIT244 or equivalent

In this course students identify and research emerging technologies and the impact and application of such technologies to current and projected business environments. Students review the current technological environment and explore the technical and business implications of implementing emerging technologies on that environment. Prerequisite: GI551

This course studies threats to data security and the alternatives to manage those threats. Students identify networks and hardware as tools to provide users with access to data, and as potential targets for attacks, steps to protect technology infrastructure, and how to implement security solutions based on cost/benefit analysis. Topics include: security policies, data encryption, Internet, and physical security. Prerequisite: GI551

This course examines the history and evolution of privacy and societal shift underway due to the impact of digital technologies. Students analyze privacy starting with the US Constitution, compare it to other countries' privacy, review the law on privacy, and explore the impact of technology. Topics include digital surveillance, protections, organizations active in protecting privacy, and digital shadow information leakage.

This course highlights the emerging organizational, technical, and human skills needed by professionals in the information systems field. Students select their own development projects. Topics include: traditional and object-oriented approaches to systems analysis and design. This capstone course also provides the framework for completion and evaluation of the leadership portfolio. Note: This course may not be transferred into the program. Prerequisites: Completion of all required GM and GI500-level courses