Blend of Business and Technical Training

Master of Internet Technology students develop very applied technical and management skills related to the five primary project roles: project manager, client relations manager, project analyst, project designer, and technical lead. Feedback from employers of the Master of Internet Technology graduates has confirmed that this program produces some of the most well-developed and experienced candidates for positions in project management, business/systems analysis, Internet technology management, and other areas that require candidates to have a balance of technical and business skills.

Leading-Edge Technology

To satisfy technical requirements of project sponsors, the program introduces students to the most current technology which has been proven in the workplace. Core curriculum includes HTML5/CSS3, Java, J2EE, Javascript, SQL, AJAX, mobile development (phones and tablets) and cloud computing. Other technology requirements of past and current projects include .Net, Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion, GIS, security, Webcasting, PHP, WML, XML, and VoiceXML.

Project Management Experience

The Master of Internet Technology Program provides students with the educational requirements for Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification —the world’s most recognized professional credential for project management. Students complete 35 contact hours in the nine knowledge areas of project management and graduate with 160 to 200 hours of real project experience they can apply to PMI certification.

Advisory Board of Industry Experts

As the curriculum for this program must stay on the leading-edge of technological innovation, the program works closely with the Terry Management Information System department’s Industry Advisory Board to assist with regular curriculum development and evaluation.

Focused Curriculum

The curriculum is a five-semester intensive program dedicated to the Master of Internet Technology students. This allows courses and programs to be tailored to the specific objectives of the program. Required courses are designed to be complementary, with coordination among teaching faculty.

Individualized Attention

The Master of Internet Technology class size of approximately 35 students enhances faculty attention to individual student learning and personal development. The faculty of the program develop first-name professional relationships with students and provide the individual coaching and mentoring essential for career development.