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The Master of Science in Business Information Technology is a joint degree between School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems (CTI) and the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business (KGSB). The program addresses today’s need for individuals who understand the core principles of both business and technology in corporations, health care institutions, and government agencies. Many of these people work as liaisons between the Information Technology department and a functional business unit. Others work within departments that are information dependent and rely heavily on information technology. The M.S. in Business Information Technology also provides a solid base for those interested in moving their career forward through project management or information technology management positions.

Admissions

Degree Program Courses

There is a single prerequisite course, IT 130 The Internet and the Web ( Self Placement Test Available!), which can be waived based on discussion with a CTI or KGSB advisor.

Required Courses (10)

Courses (5) from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

Offered Winter 
In classOnline 
√ √      ACC 500 Financial Accounting   
√        MGT 502 Operations Management: Prerequisite   
√ √      MIS 555 Management of Information Technology   
√        MIS 674 Systems Analysis and Design   
√ √      MKT 555 Decisions in Marketing Management   
 

Courses (5) from the School of CTI

Offered Winter 
In classOnline 
√ √      CSC 451 Database Design   
√ √      IS 433 Information Security Management   
         IT 430 Building Internet Applications   
√ √      SE 477 Software and Systems Project Management   
√ √      TDC 425 Voice/Data Network Fundamentals   
 

Electives (3)

Three electives, with one chosen from the business school, one chosen from the School of CTI, and one chosen from either the business school or from CTI:

Business school courses available for use as electives: (choose 1)

Offered Winter 
In classOnline 
         MIS 680 Electronic Business   
√        MIS 681 E-Business Strategies   
√        MIS 683 Information Technology Strategy and Architecture   
√        MIS 689 Knowledge Management   
         MIS 798 Special Topics   
         MIS 799 Independent Study   
 

CTI courses available for use as electives: (choose 1)

Offered Winter 
In classOnline 
         CSC 599 Topics in Computer Science   
√        ECT 596 Topics in E-Commerce Technology   
√ √      HCI 422 Multimedia   
√ √      HCI 440 Usability Engineering   
         HCI 454 Interaction Design   
         IPD 499 Topics in Global Information Technology   
√ √      IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation.   
         IS 482 Legal Aspects of Information Technology   
√ √      IS 505 Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Theories and Strategies   
√ √      IS 511 Social Issues of Computing   
         IS 512 Collaborative Technologies for Leading Projects   
√ √      IS 540 Global Information Technology   
         IS 574 Business Intelligence   
         IS 578 Information Technology Consulting   
√        IS 596 Topics in Information Systems   
         IT 498 Topics in Global Information Technology   
         SE 427 Software Quality Management   
√ √      TDC 463 Computer Networks and Data Systems   
 

Grade and GPA requirements

Grades: Students must receive a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and a C- or better in all other courses.

GPA: Students must maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher while pursuing their degree. Students will not be approved for graduation with less than a 2.50 GPA. Students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher and a designation of distinction on at least two core examinations and no failed core examination will graduate with distinction.

Admissions

Your Application: Accepted throughout the Year

Students are admitted to the MS in Business Information Technology throughout the year. Applicants must chose to apply through only one of the two schools. Students applying through the school of CTI must possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or be in the final stages of completing the undergraduate degree). The primary criterion in determining eligibility for admission is previous academic achievement. Other factors, such as work experience and career progression, are also important and will be considered for admission. Thus, although not required, applicants may wish to include letters of recommendation, a resume and other supporting material which they feel may give an Admissions officer a broader view of their achievements. International students are required to submit a recent ( no more than two years old) TOEFL score. Please go to http://www.cti.depaul.edu/Admissions/admissions/admissions_gRequirements.asp to review application requirements and https://www.cti.depaul.edu/admissions/admissions/admissions_apply.asp to apply online.

This masters program does not require an admissions test. Please note that if you choose to apply through the Kellstadt School of Business, you will be required to submit a GMAT score.

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