Study Options
Independent Study

Our program offers an independent study option, where students may pursue relevant subject matter outside of the core curriculum. Independent studies offer flexibility and allow students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Independent Study Student Stories


Independent Study Examples 
Intelligent Transportation Systems – Privatization is the Answer
Enterprise Security
The Evolution of WAP Toward the Ideal Security End Game
Encryption Concepts and Methodologies
The Design and Marketing of the Next Great IT Innovation
Object-Oriented Software Engineering

Current Students

Students may take up to 2 units of independent study as part of their 12 units of coursework, pending advisor approval. The independent study must still satisfy the distribution category of the course it is replacing. The Capstone course cannot be replaced by an independent study.

Guidelines and Proposal Form for MSIT 499