IT and Decision Systems Capstone
Information Technology - ITEC-6800

Description
Integration of the knowledge and professional practice of the Master’s in IT core and concentration courses. Topics in database systems, networking, software design, human computer interaction, management of technology, and ethics are applied within a framework of global e-business strategy. The course utilizes a Team Project with a real organization to practice major IT concepts. Team members select, develop, and present a significant technology implementation project, incorporating strategy, systems development and business planning.

Prerequisites
Course should be taken close to the completion of the degree program.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 14 weeks, 14 sessions
Case Write-ups: Multiple (refer to LMS)
Assignments: Weekly
Team Project and Presentation: 1

Grading
Case Write-ups and Other Weekly Assignments: 35%
Participation: 15%
Team Project and Presentation: 50%

Computing
E-mail access is required for course communications.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor and faculty pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor and faculty pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor and faculty pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor and faculty pre-approval
HCIN – n/a
ITEC – required course
MBA - elective with advisor and faculty pre-approval
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor and faculty pre-approval
TCOM - n/a

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and is required for the Certificate in Electric Power Engineering.

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