1. MS in Applied Information Technology
Catalog Year

2. Welcome to MS AIT! MS AIT program:
Leverages scholarship, academic research, and industry best practices, processes, and methodologies in the areas of information technology (IT), analysis and management, and leadership and ethics

3. IST Website
Most of what you need to know about our program is available on the IST Website:

4. Catalog Year Catalog Year: The year you began in MS AIT program
The “contract” between Mason and you
For detailed information about courses in your catalog year, check the 2016 – 2017 University Catalog at

5. MS AIT Degree Requirements
CORE: 3 courses / 9 credits
CONCENTRATION: 6 courses / 18 credits
2 concentration foundation courses
4 courses chosen from one of the five designated concentrations or 4 courses from any concentration*
CAPSTONE:
All concentrations (except ISTC): 1 course / 3 credits
ISTC: 1 course / 3 – 6 credits
Total: credits
* Students may elect to obtain this degree without a specific concentration (but must complete the six foundation credits from the emerging technologies concentration)

6. Declaring a Concentration
Students must meet with an advisor to declare their concentration
Just taking the courses doesn't make it happen!

7. Courses Format face to face (f2f) evenings on Fairfax campus
run fall, spring, summer (upon availability)
on-line
use Blackboard LMS
run fall, spring, summer

8. Advising Graduate full-time faculty members in IST are advisors
Plus, two full-time advisors:
Mrs. Lisa Sevilla
Fairfax Campus, Nguyen Engineering Building, rm. 5337
Ms. Christy Genova
Fairfax Campus, Nguyen Engineering Bldg., Rm. 5340
To schedule an appointment, use an on-line scheduling system at
For quick questions, send an to

9. Seeking Assistance
Having trouble in a course? There are a number of resources that can help you succeed:
First, and most importantly, stay in contact with the instructor of the course. They are there to help you.
If there is a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) assigned to the course, reach out to them. They are also there to help you.
Writing Center: writingcenter.gmu.edu
Office of Disability Services: ods.gmu.edu
Office of Academic Integrity: oai.gmu.edu

10. Additional Resources

11. Your Progress in MS AIT
To view your degree evaluation, please follow the instructions at
Always check prerequisite requirements
Prerequisites are tied to the academic year when the course is taught, not your catalog year!
Need more info about a course? View the syllabus on our website:

12. Welcome to your future at Mason!
What to Do Today
Fill Out Attendance Sheet (Name and G#)
Discuss your class wish list and alternatives with an advisor
Welcome to your future at Mason!

13. Stay Connected with IST!