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MS in Information Technology: Informatics

The Informatics specialization has a decidedly technical thrust and is oriented towards the student seeking a generalist’s view of IT. It offers a broadly based and strongly quantitative grounding in the various facets of information theory and best practices for developing a variety of systems and program products. Students receive an introduction to the major categories of IT endeavor, including networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions in order to be well prepared for the challenges of the Second Millennium workplace. The IMAT specialization also serves as a logical extension of coursework begun in programs offered at UMUC military sites.

Career Path

The Master of Science program in Information Technology serves careers at the entry, mid-, or upper-level positions, depending upon the prior level of experience of the candidate.

Informatics

  • Programming and Applications Software Development and Acquisitions
  • Software Testing
  • Network Design and Fabrication
  • Customer Service Training/Support
  • Hardware Acquisition and Integration
  • Interface Design
  • Publications and Systems Documentation
  • Software Quality Assurance
  • Internet Site Design, Development, and Management
MS in Information Technology: Informatics: University of Maryland University College

MS in Information Technology: Informatics - University of Maryland University College