Completion of the VT-MIT degree consists of taking 11 courses total (33 credit-hours). You must take a minimum of four foundation courses (below in blue), however you can take all six. You will then choose from 16 elective courses (below in orange), to complete 11 courses in total. The VT-MIT program offers 8 concentration areas (modules), as shown below. Courses may be taken in any order if there isn’t a prerequisite. You will see there is great flexibility, and it is possible to complete up to three modules. Course Descriptions. Contact Us with questions. 

* VT-MIT Course Diagram.pdf

Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses for the VT M.I.T. program Fundamentals of Computer Systems Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Software Engineering Info Systems Design and Database Concepts Web-based Applications and E-commerce Leadership in Tech-based organizations

Modules

Networking Courses for VT M.I.T. Program Introduction to Computer Information Systems Network Architecture and Protocols I Network Architecture and Protocols II

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Security Courses for VT M.I.T. Program Introduction to Computer Information Systems Information Technology and Security Trust I (Elective) Information Technology and Security Trust II (Elective)

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Software Development Courses for VT M.I.T. Program Object-oriented Analysis and Design Software Engineering Internet Software Software Design and Quality

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Big Data Courses for VT M.I.T. Program Object-oriented Analysis and Design Machine Learning with Big Data Social Media Analytics

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Business Information Systems Courses for VT M.I.T. Program Information Systems Design and Database Concept Advanced Data Management Systems Systems Development

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Health Information Technology Courses for VT M.I.T. Program Information Systems Design and Database Concept Healthcare Information Technology Healthcare Data Management

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Analytics and Business Intelligence Courses for VT M.I.T. Program Web-based Applications and E-commerce Intro to Business Intelligence and Business Analytics Applied Business Intelligence and Business Analytics

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Decision Support Systems Courses for VT M.I.T. Program Web-based Applications and E-commerce Computer-based Decision Support Systems Cognitive Computing for Smart Service Systems

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Course Descriptions

Suggested Plan of Study

Students entering in the Fall Term who wish to complete their degree in two years can take two courses per semester (including the first summer) and follow this sequence:

 

  1st Fall 1st Spring 1st Summer 2nd Fall 2nd Spring 2nd Summer
1 BIT 5594: Web-Based Applications and Electronic Commerce MGT 5804: Leadership in Tech-Based Organizations BIT 5564: Health Information Technology BIT 5524: Business Analytics  & Intelligence I BIT 5534: Applied Business Analytics & Intelligence II CS 5044: Object Oriented Programming with Java
2 ACIS 5504: Sys/Database Concepts ACIS 5524: Advanced Data Management Systems ACIS 5574: Healthcare Data Management BIT 5474:  Computer Based Decision Support Systems BIT 5484 Cognitive Computing for Smart Service Systems  

Students wishing to complete the requirements over 2 ½ years can complete the following sequence, which allows for a short summer break during the Summer II session (year one) and Summer I session (year two).

  1st Fall  1st Spring 1st Summer 2nd Fall 2nd Spring 2nd Summer 2nd Fall
1 BIT 5594: Web-Based Applications and Electronic Commerce MGT 5804: Leadership in Tech-Based Organizations BIT 5564: Health Information Technology BIT 5524: Business Analytics  & Intelligence I BIT 5534: Applied Business Analytics & Intelligence II ACIS 5574: Healthcare Data Management CS 5044: Object Oriented Programming with Java
2 ACIS 5504: Sys/Database Concepts ACIS 5524: Advanced Data Management Systems   BIT 5474: Computer Based Decision Support Systems BIT 5484 Cognitive Computing for Smart Service Systems    

Sequence of coursework for students entering in Spring Term, and following the two-year cycle:

  1st Spring 1st Summer 1st Fall 2nd Spring 2nd Summer 2nd Fall
1 BIT 5594: Web-Based Applications and Electronic Commerce BIT 5564: Health Information Technology BIT 5524: Business Analytics  & Intelligence I BIT 5534: Applied Business Analytics & Intelligence II MGT 5804: Leadership in Tech-Based Organizations CS 5044: Object Oriented Programming with Java
2 ACIS 5504: Sys/Database Concepts ACIS 5574: Healthcare Data Management BIT 5474: Computer Based Decision Support Systems ACIS 5524: Advanced Data Management Systems   BIT 5484 Cognitive Computing for Smart Service Systems

Sequence of coursework for students entering in Spring Term, and following the 2 ½ year cycle:

  1st Spring 1st Summer 1st Fall 2nd Spring 2nd Summer 2nd Fall 2nd Spring
1 BIT 5594: Web-Based Applications and Electronic Commerce BIT 5564: Health Information Technology BIT 5524: Business Analytics  & Intelligence I BIT 5534: Applied Business Analytics & Intelligence II ACIS 5574: Healthcare Data Management MGT 5804: Leadership in Tech-Based Organizations BIT 5484 Cognitive Computing for Smart Service Systems
2 ACIS 5504: Sys/Database Concepts   BIT 5474: Computer Based Decision Support Systems ACIS 5524: Advanced Data Management Systems   CS 5044: Object Oriented Programming with Java