Information and Telecommunication Systems - MITS

Master of Information and Telecommunication Systems

Information and Telecommunication Systems – MI5366

Note: The online MITS (MI5367) program is not accepting new admissions. 

J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies
Scripps College of Communication
Schoonover Center, Room 360
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4890
mcclure@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Term of Entry: Fall only

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Program Overview

The J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies offers the Master of Information and Telecommunication Systems (MITS), a professional interdisciplinary degree focusing on the technical and strategic issues related to data communications, cloud and information technologies, systems and services. The program’s focus is on information networks, with special emphasis on the interaction of technology and management issues.

• Technology topics include information networks analysis and design, cloud technologies design and management, cybersecurity, software defined infrastructure, Internet of Things, network services and IT integration, broadband networks and wireless communications.

• Management topics include lifecycle management for information networks and cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data privacy and compliance.

The program discusses issues from the perspective of network system, service providers, carriers, equipment manufacturers, consumers, policy makers, and IT managers.

Students taking the normal load of 3 courses per semester complete the program in three regular semesters plus one summer.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the theory and principles of information and telecommunication technologies.
• Students will be competent in the professional practices associated with information and telecommunication technologies.
• Students will be able to read and comprehend complex communication technology and policy research and reports.
• Students will be able to conduct information and telecommunication technology research and will be able to write technical reports. Those electing the thesis option will be able to write scholarly papers.
• Students will have the skills to be key decision makers in professional settings such as those associated with telecommunications carriers, information systems providers, equipment suppliers, or IT departments.

Opportunities for Graduates

Employers value the comprehensive nature of the MITS degree. Graduates from the program pursue careers as network engineers, computer network specialists, cloud architects, utility analysts, project managers, software engineers, telecom analysts and cybersecurity specialists at a host of companies.

MITS graduates have found employment opportunities at companies such as Amazon AWS, Meta, J.P. Morgan Chase, Google, Oracle, AT&T, Verizon Business, Cisco Systems, Progressive Insurance, Spectrum, Microsoft, PowerNet Global, HSBC Bank, and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Graduates have also moved on to further graduate study after completing the MITS.

Further Information

Link to Program: www.ohio.edu/mcclure

Link to Program Handbook:  Contact Dr. Julio Aráuz (arauz@ohio.edu)

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate coursework which includes the study of information and telecommunication systems, computer science, management of information systems or engineering is strongly recommended.
  • Applications with an academic background in economics, public administration, political science, or related areas may also be considered when evidence of college level quantitative related coursework is present.
• Undergraduate coursework should include at least:
  • One statistics course
  • One computer programming course.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) earned for all undergraduate or graduate course work.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Section. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) can be substituted for the GRE if taken prior to the application date.
  • Official GRE scores must be submitted directly by the testing agency to Ohio University.
  • The GRE examination may be waived for some established professionals. Please contact the McClure School for details.
  • GRE/GMAT examination official scores are mandatory if an applicant wishes to be considered for graduate or teaching assistantships.
• Applicants may be asked to provide additional evidence of possessing skills that will let them successfully complete graduate-level coursework required by the MITS program. 
• Personal Goal Statement, a 250-to-350 word essay discussing your interests in the field and your interest in pursuing graduate studies.
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation.

Note: undergraduate students from the McClure School applying for admission into the MITS program should contact the Graduate Director first as some admissions requirements may be waived.

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements 

Complete a minimum of 36 credit hours as follows: