Information Technology (M.S.)
https://manchester.unh.edu/program/ms/information-technology
The MS in Information Technology program is a professional graduate program in the applied and fast-changing field of Information Technology. The program prepares students for a professional IT or computing-related career and for advanced studies in a computing discipline. Offered at the University's urban campus in Manchester, a city that embraces cultural diversity, the program welcomes students from all over the word. With classes scheduled during the day and in the evening in fall, spring, and summer terms, the program gives students the flexibility to enroll full- or part-time.
Tools, platforms, and programming languages used in IT industry evolve rapidly. Capitalizing on the campus location in New Hampshire's largest city and the state's corporate and financial center, the program requires an internship experience. With support from many business, technology and non-profit organizations who sponsor internships, students integrate authentic professional experiences in their academic coursework early in the program.
Degree Requirements
The M.S. in Information Technology program has two options for completion:
- Professional Option: 27 credits of course work and 6 credits of Culminating Experience with Master’s Project, Team Project and/or Internship Experience (total of 33 credits).
- Thesis Option: 24 credits of coursework and 6 credits of Culminating Experience with Master's Thesis (total of 30 credits).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| COMP 801 | Integrated Computing Practice | 3 |
| Data | ||
| COMP 820 | Database Systems and Technologies | 3 |
| or COMP 821 | Big Data for Data Engineers | |
| Operations | ||
| COMP 835 | Secure Networking Technologies | 3 |
| or COMP 851 | System Integration and Architecture | |
| Intelligent Systems | ||
| COMP 840 | Machine Learning Applications and Tools | 3 |
| or COMP 841 | Practical Artificial Intelligence | |
| Development | ||
| COMP 805 | Full Stack Development | 3 |
| or COMP 830 | Software Development | |
| Security | ||
| COMP 815 | Information Security | 3 |
| or COMP 885 | Applied Cryptography | |
| Elective Courses 1 | ||
| Professional Option - Elective Coursework | 9 | |
| Thesis Option - Elective Coursework | 6 | |
| Culminating Experience | ||
| Professional Option | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Internship Practice | ||
| Team Project | ||
| Master's Project | ||
| Thesis Option | ||
| COMP 899 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
- 1
Elective courses can be in various disciplines, including Computing (COMP), Computer Science (CS), Business Administration (ADMN), Analytics (DATA) and more.
Accelerated Master's Overview
Accelerated Master’s programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor’s degree. Accelerated master's programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree or graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.
Accelerated Master's Highlights
- Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a master’s degree or graduate certificate early.
- Master’s degree program students: Earn up to 12* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
- Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the master’s or graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
- A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.*
- A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
- Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).*
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Requirements
- Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
- Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor’s degree in most programs.
- See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.
Information Technology (M.S.) Accelerated Option
This graduate degree program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems (B.S.) | ||
| Computer Science (B.A.) | ||
| Students select from the following approved 800-level courses that can be completed in the undergraduate senior year for dual credit: | ||
| Any 800-level course in Computing (COMP), Computer Science (CS), Analytics (DATA), Business Administration (ADMN) | ||
- Analyze complex computing problems and identify solutions by applying principles of computing.
- Design, implement, and evaluate computing solutions that meet IT computing requirements.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in IT activities.
- Identify and analyze user needs in the process of developing and operating computing systems.