Graduate study in the College of Information Technology and Engineering

Marshall University, a known leader in technology, is the wise choice for those who already have the skills to start a career in the computer industry, but want to refine them.

Our masters program, offered through the College of Information Technology and Engineering, are designed to turn employees into experts.

M.S. in Information Systems

The Information Systems masters degree program prepares participants to be effective users, designers, and developers of information systems - people who can add value to processes and products in organizations.

Specific objectives expected of graduates include:

• The ability to describe a situation as a system specifying components, boundaries and interfaces.
• Communication skills for effectively leading teams, collaborating with managers in defying needs and opportunities, and assisting colleagues
• Knowledge of computer system hardware and software components and applicability to system solutions.
• The ability to develop specifications for a software system in terms of functions, modules and interfaces.
• Mastery of the technical and human skills needed to successfully deploy information technologies in various organizational settings.

M.S. in Technology Management

The M.S. in Technology Management program is geared toward professionals - technical or non-technical - who want a better understanding of changes in technology and how they relate to business strategy and competition.

Program course work has a practical emphasis, with real-world projects designed to develop skills that can be put to use on the job immediately.

Each participant takes a required set of core courses and selects an area of emphasis consisting of four courses and a work-related capstone project.

Areas of emphasis currently available include Information Technology, Environment Management, Manufacturing Systems and Transportation Systems and Technologies.

A certification program is also available by completing the core courses (22 credit hours).

Program benefits:

• Learn how to evaluate and use technology to meet changing customer needs and markets.
• Learn how to weigh the costs/benefits of technology decisions.
• Understand the effects of technological changes on organizations and how to help people adapt to change.
• Learn about technology life cycles and how to evaluate emerging technologies.
• Explore common problems of management and organizations and their relationships to technology.
• Network with other professionals.