MAS Information Technology Management Option
From MWSU Graduate School Policy Portal
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Accuracy of Information
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Registrar is the authoritative source for this information. Please contact the Registrar or the director of the program with any questions.
Program of Study Forms
Please consult the Registrar's Web Page for Current Program of Study Forms. Students are required to complete a Program of Study Form during their first semester as a degree seeking graduate student. Without a Program of Study form on file, graduate courses may not count towards your degree.
Primary Contact
| Dr. Baoqiang Yan |
| Phone: 816-271-4372 |
| EMail: byan@missouriwestern.edu |
| Web Site: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/csmp |
| You can also contact the Graduate Dean for more information |
Admission
You must be accepted to both the University Graduate School and the MAS IT Management Option. Please see the section on Admissions Process for more information.
Applicants must have a background in computer technology. This requirement may be met by completion of an undergraduate major or minor program in computer science, computer information systems, management information science, computational mathematics, or satisfactory performance on the department’s assessment instrument.
Curriculum
Unlike the traditional master’s program, Western’s MAS degree provides a solid core of courses in the chosen option, combined with courses in business, communication, marketing, economics, statistics, and management.
The MAS degree is a Professional Master’s Degree because it integrates graduate-level business knowledge with technical competency. Applied learning and applied research are important aspects of the degree, and students will work in teams and apply their skills to real problems and issues. Internships may be a component of the program as well.
MAS CORE CURRICULUM
| Course | Semester Offered | Credits | Course Name | Notes |
| COM 601 | Fall | 3 | Professional and Organizational Communication | |
| MGT 503 | Fall | 3 | Organizational Theory | Should be taken first year |
| MKT 605 | Spring | 3 | Marketing Strategy | |
| ECO 507 | Fall | 3 | Managerial Economics | If you have not taken an undergraduate economics course please see the instructor |
| MAT 609 | Spring | 3 | Technical Analysis for Decision Making | |
| MAS 695 | Spring | 3 | Graduate Colloquium | Should be taken during last year |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT CORE
| CSC 605 | 3 | Software Implementation and Integration | |
| CSC 620 | 3 | Advance Networking and Network Administration | |
| CSC 610 | 3 | Network Information Systems Security | |
| CSC 694 | 3 | Professional Project I | |
| CSC 695 | 3 | Professional Project II |
