Department of Computer and Information Technology (Graduate)

Website URL:

https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/ms-computer-and-information-technology

Department/School Head:

M. K. Rogers, Department Head
J.L. Whitten, Graduate Program Chair

Admission Requirements:

• A relevant, earned baccalaureate degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, information systems, informatics, or other computer-related field of study
• An undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) from an accredited institution.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores at or above the 50th percentile (for each test subsection) is preferred - except for professional programs.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for international applicants whose first language is not English and who have not graduated from a university or college using English as the language of instruction. The following minimum scores are required for the Internet-based TOEFL: Overall 90, Reading 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20, and Writing 20.
• Demonstration of a high level of competence in written communication as evidenced by a writing samples such as a statement of purpose, a prior thesis, an academic research paper, or other significant and personally written product.
• Personal and professional characteristics commensurate with success in the computer and information technology profession.

Academic Programs:

Master’s and Ph.D. Programs

The Department of Computer and Information Technology offers programs leading to the Master of Science in Computer and Information Technology degree. Students may continue their studies leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Technology with an area of concentration in Computer and Information Technology.

The research interests of the faculty include autonomy, intelligence, and robotics; big data and data analytics; bioinformatics and healthcare applications; cyber infrastructure and high performance computing; network design and management, emerging and advanced applications of information technology; information security and privacy; homeland security; cyber learning and computational thinking; systems analysis and design; and project and process management. Additionally, several faculty have an entrepreneurial spirit, having turned their research into products that have helped a variety of industries solve problems and improve their productivity and accuracy.

The regular master’s program requires nine three-credit courses plus a six-credit thesis. There are three core courses required of all students. The remaining courses are chosen by the student with the approval of a graduate faculty committee tailored to their research.

Facilities

The department has access to state-of-the-art UNIX, Linux, and Window NT computing research facilities of Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP), and the Engineering Computing Network (ECN). Additionally, the department is committed to applications research through more than a dozen departmental laboratories.

Financial Support

A limited number of teaching assistantships are available to qualified students entering the department. Additionally, a limited number research assistantships are available for qualified students in conjunction with sponsored research of the faculty.  Finally, The Graduate School offers some fellowships for entering and continuing students.

Concentrations (Areas of Study):

Autonomy, intelligence, and robotics big data and analytics bioinformatics and healthcare computing cyber infrastructure and high performance computing emerging and advanced applications of information technology information security, privacy, and homeland security cyber learning and computational thinking systems, project, and process management

Professional Master’s Programs:

The Department of Computer and Information Technology currently offers two online (only), non-thesis professional programs for working information technology professionals. These professional programs require 33 credits of coursework. Current programs include: Project Management; and Business (systems) Analysis.

Online/Distance Programs:

See Professional Master’s Programs (above)

Regular Graduate Faculty by Rank:

Professor

L.D. Bentley, M.S.; G.R. Bertoline, Ph.D.; M.J. Dark, Ph.D.; J.E. Dietz, Ph.D.; A.R. Harriger, M.S.; F. Mili, Ph.D.; M.K. Rogers, Ph.D.; J.L. Whitten, M.S.

Associate Professor

V.M. Barlow, M.B.A.; J.L. Brewer, M.S.; K.C. Dittman, M.S.; D.A. Gusev, Ph.D.; T.J. Hacker, Ph.D.;  R.L. Homkes, M.S.; M.D. Kane, Ph.D.; A.J. Magana, Ph.D.; J. R. Mariga, M.S.; E.T. Matson, Ph.D..; G. McCartney, Ph.D.; P.T. Rawles, M.S.; A.H. Smith, M.S.; J.A. Springer, Ph.D.; B. Yang; Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

B. C. Min; K. C. Seigfried-Spellar;  J.M. Taylor, Ph.D.; D.M. Whittinghill, Ph. D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice

R.A. Hansen, M.S.; D. Laux, Ph.D.; G. Ravai, M.S.

Programs

• Computer Information Technology, MS

Courses

• CNIT 51100 - Foundations In Homeland Security Studies
• CNIT 51200 - Managing Resources And Applications For Homeland Security
• CNIT 55000 - Organizational Impact Of Information Technology
• CNIT 55100 - Information Technology Economics
• CNIT 55200 - Information Technology Project Management
• CNIT 55300 - Quality Management In Information Technology
• CNIT 55500 - Advanced Network Security
• CNIT 55600 - Basic Computer Forensics
• CNIT 55700 - Advanced Research Topics In Cyber Forensics
• CNIT 55800 - Bioinformatics Computing And Systems Integration
• CNIT 55900 - Data Warehousing
• CNIT 56000 - Advanced High Performance Computing Systems
• CNIT 56100 - Advanced Parallel Data Systems
• CNIT 56500 - Information Security Management
• CNIT 58100 - Workshop In Computer Technology
• CNIT 59000 - Special Problems In Computer Technology
• CNIT 59800 - Directed MS Project
• CNIT 62300 - Contemporary Computer Technology Problems
• CNIT 69800 - Research MS Thesis