The M.I.T. degree is planned as a one-year, interdisciplinary graduate program. The Terry College will be the administrative home of the program at the outset. Columns talked to Seila about the new degree.
Most people are aware that the Internet and electronic commerce are growing rapidly today.
All of this Internet activity has produced a demand for people who can design, develop and manage Internet software applications. Rick Watson and Pat McKeown in the MIS department proposed the M.I.T. program about a year ago to train these people. The M.I.T. program is a Graduate School program. However, M.B.A. students can take the same coursework. It has been approved by University Council and forwarded to the board of regents.