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Advanced Cloud Computing

Fall 2025 > Computer Related > MSIT.5660 > 031

Course No: MSIT.5660-031; SIS Class Nbr: 14350; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course is a continuation of the 94.565 Cloud Computing course and will cover in further detail such topics as Cloud Based Storage, Virtualization, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), High Availability, Scaling, and Mobile Devices. The course will also study the role of Open Source cloud software such as Hadoop, OpenStack and others. Similar to the first course where hands-on projects included the use of Cloud Services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Apps and App Engine, and Windows Azure, this course will continue with those services and add others such as Rackspace and VMware. Current articles and publications in this fast moving field of Cloud Computing will also be followed.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: MSIT.5650 Cloud Computing, or Permission of the Instructor.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Robert Bell
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1830
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.S. in Information Technology

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