ICT-700 Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies (2 credits.)
Course Taken 2023FA
Catalog Description: Overview of the MS in ICT. Research strategies, collaborative software overview and portfolio development.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Define information and communication technologies.
Create program plan.
Collaborate using software applications.
Explain student-centered learning.
Assess professional organizations.
Conduct a literature search.
Create reference lists using APA format.
Interpret basic statistics.
Evaluate electronic portfolio.
Develop program competencies.
Create electronic portfolio.
ICT-732 Technology Futures (3 credits.)
Course Taken 2023FA
Catalog Description: Apply systems thinking in developing frameworks for forecasting technology driven topics. Examine the implications of technological change along with social change for various futures.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Exhibit an understanding of contemporary technological change.
Apply understanding of social change theories and systems thinking to forecasting techniques.
Apply common forecasting techniques to explore various futures for technology.
Produce baseline and alternative future scenarios systematically for various technology topics.
Analyze current technological topics to identify uncertainties and leading indicators.
Test forecast assumptions using baseline analysis or other appropriate techniques.
DMT-511 ICT Analytics (3 credits.)
Course Taken 2024SP
Catalog Description: Determine the value of electronic information and communications, developing metrics, determining return on investment on information and communication technologies.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the value of information and communication technologies.
Measure tangible and intangible value of ICT.
Develop metrics.
Analyze information and communication technologies.
Optimize information and communication technologies.
Research current and future trends in ICT Analytics.
ICT-701 Information and Communication Technologies in Organizations (3 cr.)
Course Taken 2024SP
Catalog Description: Evaluation of information and communication technologies. Impacts and development of information and communication technologies in organizations and society.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Compare definitions for information, communication, technologies, and information and communication technologies (ICT).
Appraise the history of ICT.
Estimate when to adopt new technology.
Design ICT systems.
Assess the impact of ICT's on organizations and society research, e‐commerce, e‐ business, E. government, and the learning models.
Predict future trends in ICT.
CNIT-582 Network Systems Design (3 credits.)
Course Taken 2024FA
Catalog Description: This course discusses the design and implementation of routed and switched network involving IP addressing, LAN, WAN, Wireless, Security and Voice over IP to meet requirements of new and existing networks for business and organizations. The course covers design principles and network design tradeoff.
Upon completion of the course, students will learn how to:
Be a good team player by working on semester‐long case studies and project.
Write technical reports.
Communicate effectively, risk/security assessment, and budget considerations.
Identify network issues, risks, bottlenecks, and diagnose network problems.
Make decisions on the network topologies, routing protocols, network technologies.
Design a new network model to meet business requirements for new and existing networks
Describe and develop a network model using analysis and simulation.
Catalog Description: The importance of being able to recognize and manage operational and supply disruptions. Topics include: identification and mitigation of technology and supply disruptions, ethical considerations, cost implications and recovery planning.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
Evaluate the principles of holistic operational disruption management.
Analyze the potential disruptions involved with operational decisions.
Examine the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Develop metrics to track key operational management measures for customer service and component/product availability.
Formulate organizational impacts and cost of ownership for component items.
Evaluate the ethical and legal considerations within operational disruption management.
Examine the supply chain and possible disruptions during new product development.
Construct recovery plans.
CNIT 361/561 Workstation and Server (3 credits)
Course Taken 2025SP
Catalog Description: This course prepares student to take the Microsoft Server 2012 70-410 Examination. Introduction to Windows Server 2012 including bare‐metal installation, configuration and management of network service roles and features. Implementation of Microsoft Active Directory explored.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
Install Windows Server 2012.
Migrate roles from previous versions of Windows Server.
Configure local storage.
Configure server roles and features.
Configure and manage Hyper‐V virtualization.
Configure Group Policy.
Deploy and configure IPv4 and IPv6 network services.
Install and configure Active Directory.
DMT 600 Special Topic: Web Content Management Systems Site Development (3 credits)
Course Taken 2025SP
Catalog Description: Determine the role, function and process of implementing technology driven paid digital campaigns in an overall digital marketing strategy including Social Media Platforms and Search Engines.
With successful completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
Describe paid search.
Explain the value of, and when to run paid search.
Identify core KPIs and how to track the success or failure of a campaign.
Articulate the social and ethical implications of paid search.
Develop and implement a flexible strategy incorporating goals, campaigns, and interaction with the Search Team.
Analyze website performance/layout/content and the impact it has on paid search.
ICT-710 Learning Technologies (3 credits.)
Course Taken 2025SU
Catalog Description: Overview and selection criteria of instructor‐led, computer‐based, and distance learning systems for delivering content to trainees in the workplace. Includes the development of training materials in a variety of formats.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use an instructional systems design model to design training courses and modules, which are to be delivered using contemporary instructional technology.
Develop training courses, modules and materials using computer‐based technology.
Select appropriate training methods to meet training course and program needs.
Select appropriate hardware, software and delivery systems to meet training course and program needs.
Deliver a training module using a contemporary instruction technology.
Evaluate the delivery of a training course, module or program.
Provide leadership in the proper utilization of delivery systems for training.
Apply research and forecasting techniques to project technological developments and potential impacts.
ICT-780 Information and Communication Portfolio (3 credits.)
Course Taken 2025FA
Catalog Description: Develop and present a portfolio that contains artifacts and research‐based reflections that demonstrate the competencies for the ICT MS. Final product is an electronic portfolio.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze contemporary research findings and practices.
Synthesize their learning and accomplishments.
Demonstrate knowledge, experience or expertise in each of the competencies required.
Reflect on the portfolio development process.
Present and defend a completed portfolio to a reviewer.
ICT 580 Agile Methodologies with Practical Application (3 credits)
Course Taken 2025FA
Describe the core principles and values of Agile methodologies within a business context in applications in project management, business analysis, and organizational agility.
Describe different Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) related to business processes, project management, and team collaboration.
Identify the roles and responsibilities within Agile teams from a business and project management perspective and how these roles contribute to project success, stakeholder engagement, and value delivery.
Explain Agile artifacts and practices, including user stories and sprint planning for business requirements gathering, project planning, and stakeholder communication.
Apply basic Agile project management techniques, such as iterative development and continuous improvement within a business setting to address changing business needs and deliver value to stakeholders.
Analyze Agile implementation in various industries focusing on business challenges, organizational transformation, and project management strategies.
DMT‐685 Search Engine Optimization (3 credits)
Course Taken 2025FA
Contemporary application of strategies and technology related to the improvement of placement in search engine and other relevant search results.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply information architecture theory and techniques for optimizing website file structure and content structure to provide for search engine results based on business objectives.
Implement research-based keyword strategies to improve website placement in search engine results.
Develop content based upon informed keyword strategies.
Submit websites for inclusion in search results.
Apply principles of website reputation and credibility.
