The School of Information Technology and Communication Design - The School of Information Technology and Communication Design

The Master of Science in Management and Information Technology (MSMIT) program is designed to create a generation of business professionals and decision makers who are experts in the areas of information, technology, and problem solving in an environment that is characterized by:

• Rapid technological advancements
• A workforce of ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity
• Demand for the understanding and skills needed to practice in global markets.

What will I gain by choosing to earn my MSMIT at CSUMB?

The collaborative MSMIT graduate program draws upon the faculty of both the School of Business and the School of Infomation Technology and Communication Design at CSUMB. These faculty members, with wide-ranging academic backgrounds and practical experience, will provide you with a depth of knowledge that elevates the classroom experience beyond the theoretical. Experienced and outstanding part-time faculty members from the professional community will be used in addition to the fulltime faculty.

What will my learning environment be like?

Most courses will be offered either in late afternoon or online to meet the needs of students who are working fulltime. The library is open late evenings and on weekends, and provides both workspace and computer facilities for students. In addition to numerous computer laboratories that serve the entire CSU Monterey Bay student population, there is a special graduate laboratory equipped with networked personal computers, printer, and reference material.

What technology resources does CSUMB offer?

The campus technology infrastructure is designed to make electronic resource access and communication fundamental to university student life. CSU Monterey Bay has built a state-of-the-art converged gigabit Ethernet network supporting the integration of data, voice, and video services for students both on campus and off campus. Wireless access to this network exists across the main CSUMB campus. The network infrastructures support live and on-demand access to streaming video. This allows support for interactive television, interactive video conferencing, interactive audio conferencing, interactive whiteboards, and so forth.

As a campus founded on a commitment to technology innovation and service, in addition to outstanding technological infrastructure, CSU Monterey Bay supports online registration, online advising, online payment, and online access to library resources and other digital repositories.

Upon initial registration in the program, you will be assigned an email account and space on the university web/file server. This gives you access not only to university email but also to all the information and communications used by the university community to exchange information. The CSUMB.EDU website provides access to academic information, advising, financial aid information, library resources, academic skills assistance, and other general information.

What advising services are provided for MSMIT students?

Program advising will be conducted in several ways. First, you will receive a complete analysis of your academic preparation that will serve as the basis for the program. Program faculty members will advise you in person. The graduate advisors will conduct ongoing advising on an as-needed basis. Faculty members maintain office hours that you can use to access appropriate course and academic advising either in person or by telephone. All faculty members also extensively use email for advising. Peer advising specific to the program is also provided.

What will be required to complete my MSMIT?

Your Master of Science in MIT will be conferred after you successfully do all of the following:

• Apply and get accepted to the MSMIT program
• Complete all outcome requirements
• Advance to candidacy (by clearing all conditions of admission)
• Submit your Individualized Learning Plan Portfolio
• Complete your Capstone Project

Which careers will the MSMIT program prepare me to pursue?

Project manager, entrepreneur, system analyst, CIO/CTO track, marketing/management professional

PROGRAM DETAIL LINKS

MSMIT Contact
MSMIT Faculty
MSMIT Forms
MSMIT Admissions
MSMIT Curriculum
MSMIT Overview

CSUMB Catalog site for MSMIT