ITEC-6800 IT and Decision Systems Capstone

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. (Cross listed as DSES-6800. Students cannot get credit for both this course and DSES-6800.)

Prerequisites
This is the Capstone course that should be taken near the end of the MS in IT program.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes 14 weeks, 14: sessions
Weekly Homework/Cases: 10
Project: 1

Grading
Weekly Homework/Cases: 35%
Project: 50%
Class Participation: 15%

Computing
Email and World Wide Web access required for course communications and printing of course notes. Personal computer with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

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

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

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - required core course
ESCI-MOT - elective
ESCI-MSE - elective
ITEC - required capstone course
MANE - elective
MBA - n/a
MGMT-MS - n/a
MGTE - elective with advisor pre-approval
TCOM - elective with advisor pre-approval

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites.