Information Technology Management - Curriculum 370 (Res)
Program Officer
Brandon Holmes, LCDR, USN
Glasgow Hall East, Room E309
(831) 656-7980
brandon.holmes@nps.edu
Academic Associate
Michael Richardson
Root Hall, Room 238
(831) 656-3395, DSN 756-3395
mrichard@nps.edu
Brief Overview
Information Technology Management is an interdisciplinary, graduate-level, master's program integrating mathematics, accounting, economics, statistics, computer science, information systems, communications engineering, software engineering, networks, and management disciplines. The program provides officers with knowledge of information systems technology to form a basis for future critical management decisions needed in the development and utilization of complex and evolving computer-based military systems. The Director of Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) in the Headquarters USMC sponsors this curriculum.
Requirements for Entry
A baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent, with above-average grades in mathematics (including differential and integral calculus) resulting in an academic profile code (APC) of at least 325 is required for direct entry. Students lacking these quantitative prerequisites may be acceptable for the program, through a twelve-week refresher, providing their undergraduate records and/or other indicators of success, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), indicate a capability for graduate-level work. While previous computer, communications, or information systems experience is certainly helpful, it is not essential. International students should refer to the Admissions section for current TOEFL and entrance requirements.
Convenes
Summer
Program Length
Information Technology Management is an eight-quarter course of study.
Degree
Requirements for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management are met as part of satisfying the Educational Skill Requirements (ESR) established by the curriculum sponsor and necessary to be awarded the USMC Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code 8848.
The Master of Science in Information Technology Management requires:
- Completion or validation of core courses in each of the following disciplines:
- Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Systems Management
- Completion of a minimum of 52 hours of graduate-level courses, at least 20 hours of which are at the 4000 level.
- Completion of an acceptable thesis.
- Approval of the candidate's program by the Chairman, Information Sciences Department.
Subspecialty
U.S. Marine Corps officers completing the ITM degree and associated ESRs fulfill the requirements for MOS 8848.
Typical Course of Study
Quarter 1
| IS3200 | Enterprise Systems Analysis and Design | | 3 | 2 |
| IS3502 | Network Operations I | | 4 | 2 |
| CY3200 | Cyberspace Operations Fundamentals | | 3 | 0 |
| CC3000 | Command and Control | | 4 | 0 |
Quarter 2
| SE3100 | Fundamentals of Systems Engineering | | 3 | 2 |
| IS3201 | Enterprise Database Management Systems | | 4 | 2 |
| OS3105 | Statistics for Technical Management | | 4 | 1 |
| IS4220 | Technology Enabled Process Improvement | | 3 | 2 |
| IS0001 | Seminar Sessions | | 0 | 2 |
Quarter 3
| IS3301 | Computer-Based Tools for Decision Support | | 3 | 2 |
| MN4125 | Managing Planned Change in Complex Organizations | | 4 | 0 |
| CY4700 | Defensive Cyberspace Operations | | 3 | 3 |
| IS4205 | Big Data Management, Architecture, and Applications | | 3 | 2 |
Quarter 4
| IW3101 | Military Operations in the Information Environment | | 4 | 0 |
| IS4505 | Wireless Networking | | 3 | 2 |
| IS3330 | Research Methods for Information Sciences | | 3 | 0 |
| ISCS01 | Elective Course Required | | V | 0 |
| IS0001 | Seminar Sessions | | 0 | 2 |
Quarter 5
| IW4950 | Advanced Information Warfare Systems | | 3 | 2 |
| MN3309 | Software Acquisition Management for Warfighting Systems | | 3 | 2 |
| CS3690 | Network Security | | 4 | 1 |
| IS3450 | RF and EW Concepts in Networked Systems | | 4 | 0 |
Quarter 6
| IS4182 | Enterprise Information Systems Strategy and Policy | | 4 | 0 |
| MN3070 | Fundamentals of Cost Benefit Analysis | | 4 | 0 |
| IS0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
| ISCS01 | Elective Course Required | | V | 0 |
| IS3333 | Seminar for Information Sciences | | 1 | 0 |
Quarter 7
| IS4300 | Project Management for Enterprise Systems | | 3 | 2 |
| MN3331 | Principles of Acquisition and Program Management | | 4 | 2 |
| IS0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
| IS0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
Quarter 8
| CC4250 | Enterprise Architecture | | 4 | 0 |
| IS0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
| ISCS01 | Elective Course Required | | V | 0 |
| ISCS01 | Elective Course Required | | V | 0 |
| IS3333 | Seminar for Information Sciences | | 1 | 0 |
There may be other available courses based upon clearance (TS/SCI) and experience.
Students with a strong educational or experience background in information systems or computer science may be eligible to validate certain requirements. Students who have validated certain courses will be required to substitute additional courses into their educational plan. These courses may include additional courses of study within their specialization track or other courses offered within the Information Sciences Department or other related fields of study. The Academic Associate and the Program Officer must approve all changes to the matrix.
Educational Skill Requirements (ESR)
Information Systems Technology Program
Engineering, Management and Problem Solving: The Information Systems and Technology graduate shall have the knowledge, skills, and competencies to engineer information systems afloat and ashore; manage information systems, centers, and commands afloat and ashore; and solve information systems engineering and management problems individually and in teams. These general Educational Skill Requirements are supported by the following topical Educational Skill Requirements.
- Space, Information Warfare and Command and Control Professional Practices: The officer shall possess skills in the ISSO core subject areas of Science and Technology (Information Technology, Communications, Space, and Sensors), Analysis and Evaluation (Statistics, Operations Analysis, and System Evaluation), Operations Information Management and Systems (C2, C4ISR, Information Operations, and Acquisition Management).
- Software Development: The officer must have a thorough knowledge of modern software development to include: an understanding of the software development process; the ability to plan and implement a major programming project and develop the appropriate documentation; the ability to utilize object-oriented techniques in system design; and the ability to use modern software development tools in the construction of modeling, virtual environment, and simulation systems.
- Information Systems Technology: The officer must have a thorough knowledge of information systems technology to include: computer system components, computer networks, computer and network security, communication systems and networks, software engineering, database management systems, decision support and expert systems.
- Information Systems Analysis and Management: The officer must master the following concepts to effectively manage information system assets: managerial concepts, evaluation of information systems, systems analysis and design, management of information systems, adapting to technological, organizational, and economic changes.
- Military Applications: The officer must be able to combine analytical methods and technical expertise with operational experience for effective military applications to include: DoD decision-making process on information systems, information technology acquisition management, DoD computer and telecommunications, C4ISR, C2W, and military use of commercial telecommunications systems.
- Independent Research: The graduate will demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research analysis, and proficiency in communicating the results in writing and orally by means of a thesis and a command-oriented briefing. The research in information technology and its management will include problem formulation, decision criteria specification, decision modeling, data collection and experimentation, analysis, and evaluation.
Program Sponsor and ESR Approval Authority
HQMC C4. May 2016.