This course surveys the best practices for deploying mobile technology throughout an organization, and evaluating the technology’s success. Topics include mitigating security risks, achieving productivity improvements, effective employee training, and overcoming common technical challenges.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Evaluate the most promising mobile technologies and their potential enterprise applications.
2. Formulate strategies for maximizing the key components of the mobile Internet to achieve competitive advantage.
3. Analyze mobile security issues.
4. Evaluate software systems designed to manage a large number of mobile devices.
5. Evaluate training options to be customized to meet specific business needs.
6. Develop a methodology for assessing the viability of new mobile technology within an organization.
    

This course provides an overview of the principles, methods, and technologies of cloud computing. Topics include cloud computing architecture, standards, implementation strategies, and the challenges associated with migrating to a cloud computing environment.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze the economics of cloud computing.
2. Contrast and compare the private, public and hybrid cloud environments.
3. Analyze use cases and best practices regarding cloud computing optimization
4. Evaluate cloud computing security issues
5. Evaluate future trends in cloud computing
6. Develop a methodology for assessing the viability of new cloud computing technology within an organization.
    

This course examines the business and technical value propositions offered by free or inexpensive Open Source software technologies. Topics include GPL software licenses, popular product offerings, and the concept of Web 2.0 – the interactive Internet. Students learn how to evaluate Open Source products, how to contribute to and leverage general public projects, and deploy interactive Internet technologies.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze the trends driving the widespread adoption of open source technology.
2. Assess the benefits and risks associated with open source technologies.
3. Compare the most common open source licenses.
4. Develop a project proposal for evaluating, planning, and implementing a specific open source technology solution.
5. Compare and contrast the ethical arguments regarding intellectual property.
    

This course examines a timely technical topic and provides the student access to the relevant authoritative speakers and emerging technology.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze how emerging technologies are identified, how they evolve, and the factors that may encourage or stifle their growth.
2. Analyze the challenges in retiring legacy systems.
3. Evaluate the intellectual property, business structure, financing, technology dissemination, and regulatory issues often associated with emergent technology.
4. Develop a methodology for assessing the viability of new technology within an organization.
5. Articulate the skillset necessary to implement and manage leading edge technology.
    

This course examines the project management framework through the eyes of the IT Professional using case studies and scenario based learning.  Topics include the PMI defined project management knowledge areas, project life cycles and implementation within varying organizational designs.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Use project management terminology.
2. Shape a project plan to address user needs using a systems approach.
3. Document a complete project plan including a specification, schedule and budget in an executable form.
4. Analyze the interdependencies of a typical multi-project environment and address how to effectively manage those interdependencies.
5. Apply common project control methodologies such as Earned Value systems.
6. Conduct project reviews using accepted methods, including CDR and PDR and produce the associated documentation.
7. Conduct the close-out of a project in an IT environment.

This course provides an opportunity for the student to integrate knowledge gained throughout their degree program via a project completed in sponsorship with student’s employer or Saint Mary’s University. The project focuses on a business problem that requires a technological solution. The solution is researched, planned, and implemented by the student with the recommended implementation strategy presented in a format appropriate for delivery to the top management of the company or organization.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Appraise the strategic implications of the project
2. Integrate technology planning with business needs.
3. Demonstrate project management skills.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
5. Appraise technical risks, particularly risks associated with information security
6. Discuss any ethical implications related to the student’s project.