Master of Science - Applied Information Technology - Computer Forensics

Applied information technology (AIT) is the study, design, development, implementation and support of information systems to solve the major challenges in today's work environment. Graduate students in the applied information technology master’s degree program can update and enhance their skills in a full range of areas, including systems development, IT project management and business analysis.

Students complete the requirements for one or more graduate certificates as they work toward completing their degrees. These graduate certificate programs are applied programs that focus on the most relevant and timely topics in the field, including:

• computer forensics — understand and be able to apply protocols related to incident response to cyberattacks, and forensic analysis methods for computational, mobile devices, and networks
• database management systems — design and develop database systems and learn to manage a large database system
• health information technology — design,  develop, and manage IT systems in the healthcare domain based on an understanding of industry practices and legal standards
• information security and assurance — implement and support computer-based information systems with a focus on securing information
• information systems management — learn information systems processes and understand the central function of technology in managing organizational processes and achieving objectives
• internet application development — create and apply the latest information systems capabilities for the Internet
• networking technologies — develop and implement the design requirements of a successful networked environment
• software engineering  — study, design, develop, implement and support computer-based information systems