Master in Information Technology
Today’s rapid advancement in information and communications technology (ICT) continues to induce change in an unprecedented rate. Being seen as an ongoing information revolution, these changes open opportunities for motivated individuals who have taken the initiative to enhance their current qualifications with market-oriented skills and expertise.
Anchored on the idea of a holistic professional development, the Master in Information Technology (MIT)聽program combines knowledge in organizational systems, information security, information management, and service management. Based on a multidisciplinary curriculum, the program shall equip professionals with the necessary tools, knowledge, skill requirements, and understanding of the latest technologies that are being used in today鈥檚 business-organizational environment. The program also addresses 聽the behavioral, managerial, and technical aspects of ICT in the context of organizational systems.
The MIT program is designed to address the rapid rise in demand for professionals versed in information technology, information security, risk management, and service management, by offering that courses that would enable students to make immediate contributions to the workplace.
Admission Requirements
The program accepts applicants who have a relevant Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Computer Science or ITE allied fields and one year of IT-related work experience. Other Bachelor鈥檚 degrees may be considered on a case-to-case basis.
- Applicants may be required to take remedial courses depending on their degree or courses they have taken up during their Bachelor鈥檚 degree.
- Since the program will be administered in English, students will be expected to demonstrate a strong grasp of the language. Applicants may be required to submit their TOEFL results.
Degree Requirements
The MIT degree is obtained primarily through supervised research. It is awarded upon fulfillment of the following requirements:
- completion of all academic courses
- pass the oral comprehensive examination
- submission of a capstone project
- successful defense of the capstone project
- fulfillment of residency and other University requirements
Academic Program Components
Remedial/Bridging courses (18 units)
- Project Management and IS Development
- IT Resource Management
- Basics of Databases
- Basic Programming
- Advanced Programming
- Introduction to Software Engineering
Foundation courses (15 units)
- Advanced OS and Networking
- Advanced Systems Design and Implementation
- Technology and Project Management
- IS Architecture
- IT Service Management
Elective courses (15 units)
- Enterprise Architecture
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning
- Information Security and Regulatory Compliance
- Emerging Trends in Computing
- Informatics, Shared, and Collaborative Systems
Capstone Project Proposal (3 units)
Capstone Project Final (3 units)
Total: 36 units