Hi allengoogle-ga,
Your question has been sitting for several days unanswered, I think
because of the subjectivity of the question. Happiest? Easiest?
That’s hard to measure. Some people find Harvard easy. Some people can
barely cope with their local community college. Some people find the
challenging intellectual life at MIT fun. Others would rather be in
Southern California where they can surf between classes. One student
is happiest in the city. Another is happiest in the country. It’s
hard for a researcher, who doesn’t know you, your preferences, and
your academic background to objectively answer your question.
Now, that said, I’m going to take a stab at it anyway. (As you might
have guessed, I find intellectual challenge fun!). What I’m going to
do here is pick out a number of schools with different attributes that
may appeal to you. Then you can look closer at them to decide what
works best for you.
Not knowing your academic background, I am just going to assume that
you have the basic qualifications that these schools are asking for.
Obviously, if you don’t, then ANY graduate program is going to be
difficult (or impossible) to get in to, no matter how “easy” the
requirements.
The other thing to consider is the thesis requirement. By “easy” I’m
going to assume that you would rather not do a thesis, but instead
just complete a number of courses, so I’ve eliminated schools that
require a thesis.
Where you should start is your own state university. As long as you
meet their basic requirements, the university in the state where you
are resident will probably accept you. There are very few cuts made to
in-state residents applying to state universities.
Here are some other universities that meet your requirements -------
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TOWSON UNIVERSITY – BALTIMORE, MD
http://www.towson.edu/cait/programinfo.html
Admission Requirements :
** A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
** A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 is needed for
full admission, ** 2.75 for conditional admission, and 2.50 for
provisional admission.
** Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (where applicable)
Degree Requirements :
** Completion of any assigned preparatory courses
** Completion of 33 graduate credits
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VIRGINIA TECH – BLACKSBURG, VA
http://www.grads.vt.edu/homeprospective.html
http://www.grads.vt.edu/prospective/graduatecatalog.pdf (see pg.
145)
THE MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE
“Thirty (30) credit hours of course work are required for the master
of information technology degree. Each student must complete three
modules for a total of 18 credit hours (three modules with 6 credit
hours per module), as well as the 12 credit-hour block of foundation
courses listed below. The student selects the three modules which best
fit his or her needs. The foundation courses are tailored to provide
the background material required for success in the set of modules
selected by the student.”
“.. students may pursue the master of information technology degree or
may enroll in the program as continuing education students with the
purpose of obtaining a graduate certificate in one or more of the
areas covered by the IT modules.”
[* this school gets my vote for the most beautiful location!]
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY – CHICAGO
http://www.ece.northwestern.edu/ITP/
Northwestern University's Master of Information Technology Program
(MITP) is unique among professional IT masters programs in the Chicago
area. Through its courses in communication systems and networks,
computer systems engineering, and business and management strategies,
MITP participants become skilful technology decision makers - all in
just two years of Saturdays.
Key features of the program:
** Classes conveniently meet on Saturdays, September through June
** All students start in fall quarter, and follow the same course
schedule, advancing as a group
** MITP staff expedite all student enrollment procedures and
administrative paperwork
** Students earn a Northwestern University degree without interrupting
their careers
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
JOSEPH M BRYAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS – GREENSBORO, NC
http://www.uncg.edu/bae/isom/admission.htm
Master of Science in Information Technology and Management
“The MSITM program is open to students with diverse undergraduate
degrees. Depending on the business and information technology
background the student possesses, the length of the program will vary.
The MSITM program is designed to serve part-time students and all
classes will be taught at night. A part-time student can complete the
program in two to four years, depending on the student's background
and course load.”
Admission to the MSITM program is based on a combination of the
following factors:
** Transcripts of prior academic work
** GMAT test scores
** Three letters of recommendation
** Relevant work experience
** A personal statement outlining personal goals, IT knowledge, and
work experience
** An interview (if required by the admissions committee)
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA – PHILADELPHIA, PA
http://www.cis.upenn.edu/mcit/index.html
The Master's of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT)
“An innovative program offered by the Department of Computer and
Information Science, gives students who have a strong academic
background, but no prior degree in computer science, a solid
foundation in computer science… Graduates can begin an IT career;
advance in IT, if they already have an IT career; or prepare for
future advanced study in computer science. Students can enroll either
full- or part-time.”
“MCIT consists of ten graduate courses, six required courses and four
electives.”
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY – LAFAYETTE, IN
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/graduate/weekend/
WEEKEND MASTERS PROGRAM FOR THE FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL
The School of Technology is delivering a weekend program for graduate
education that provides individuals the opportunity to complete the
Master of Science degree in Technology within five academic semesters.
The program requires students to come to the West Lafayette campus for
three extended weekends each semester. These extended weekends begin
on Friday afternoon and conclude on Sunday afternoon.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
Applicants for admission to the School of Technology Weekend Master's
Degree Program must possess an earned baccalaureate degree, typically
with a grade point average of at least 3.00 or better on a 4.00 scale,
and must apply formally to the Graduate School by doing the following:
** Competed electronic application form
** A Statement of Purpose (300-500 words) highlighting the following:
**** Purpose for graduate study and career objective
**** Justification of a graduate degree pertaining to attainment of
career objectives
**** Professional plans and applied research interest
**** Elaboration of special abilities, awards, achievements,
scholarly publications, and/or professional history
** Three letters of recommendation (one must be from current
employer)
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So, that is a summary of some of the schools that meet your
qualifications. As you can see most schools that offer this degree
program are assuming you are a professional trying to further your
career in Information technology, so the program is designed to work
around your schedule. Some are more self-paced (University of
Pennsylvania). Others group you with “cohorts” and you all move
through the program together (Purdue). You should decide which you
prefer.
Another way to get your Masters in Information Technology is to get an
online degree. A very quick search of the internet shows many programs
that are offered online, from reputable universities. Here is a short
list of accredited online Masters Programs in IT –
ACCREDITED DEGREES ONLINE - IT
http://accredited-associates-bachelors-masters-degree-online.com/information-technology-online/online-it-degree.html
LEARNING START
http://www.learningstart.com/
NOTE: When shopping for an online degree, make sure the degree is
coming from a reputable accredited university!
Also, you can use Peterson’s online directory to search for schools.
From this Graduate School page you can choose either “General Search”
to find all school offering the degree you seek, or you can choose
“Distance Learning” to find online education programs.
PETERSON’S GUIDE – GRADUATE PROGRAMS
http://www.petersons.com/GradChannel/default.asp
That should give you a good start to finding a graduate school that
suits your needs. If anything I’ve said isn’t clear, please feel free
to ask for clarification.
-K~
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Clarification of Answer by
knowledge_seeker-ga
on
28 Sep 2002 17:42 PDT
Hi again
Accelerated?! You didn’t mention that before. But did you look at the
online schools? Most are self-paced, so your acceleration is up to
you. You take as long or as little time as you need. I think that's
the best thing for you. Having to keep pace with a classroom is going
to slow you down.
Here’s one that I would recommend. It specifically addresses
acceleration, is fully accredited, and it offers online learning
towards a Masters in Information Technology.
American InterContinental University
http://aiudegreeonline.com/2/index.jsp
AIU Online offers you:
** A dynamic, flexible curriculum reflecting current job market demand
and the latest technologies
** A ground-breaking virtual campus that takes you from classroom, to
student services, to graduation and job placement.
** Financial Aid Programs if you qualify
"Get your IT degree in as little as 10 months...
Information Technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields in
the world today. AIU Online's IT degree programs provide you with
real-world technology skills and prepare you for positions in the
demanding IT industry."
Business degree programs include: Masters, Information Technology
"The dynamic, flexible curriculum is based on market demand and
designed to keep pace with changing technologies. In addition, the
Master's of Information Technology program combines the technology
portion with key courses from AIU's business program, enhancing
students' new technical skills with a strong business background to
ensure success in the job market."
"American Inter Continental University is accredited by the Commission
on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097; Telephone number
404-679-4501) to award Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees."
And here’s one other ------
Regis University
http://www.mscisonline.org/
Master of Science in Computer Information Technology online degree.
This online master's degree program can be completed in twelve classes
(36 semester hours) with emphasis areas in E-Commerce Engineering,
Object-Oriented, Database, or Networking Technologies. You can obtain
your CIT degree entirely through online classes with no on-campus
residency requirement.
Regis University is fully accredited by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Either one of those should work for you. Best of luck in getting your
degree post haste!
-K~
search terms:
Accelerated Masters Program Information technology
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