IST65250 - Cloud Computing Concepts, Tools, and Applications

(3 units)

Cloud computing enables organizations to achieve significant cost savings through minimal capital investment by providing expandable and scalable consumer and enterprise applications. Students will explore the fundamentals of building data infrastructures powered by server-less computing through a mix of lectures and hands-on Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas) demos. Research will be conducted to contrast the benefits and challenges of cloud computing, on-premises solutions, and traditional self-managed cloud architectures.

In addition to the classroom instruction, students are required to get real-world experience through a practicum in an approved organizational setting for 100 - 160 hours. However, if a student is unable to secure a practicum site, another option such as a project will be made available to them to ensure they meet the course requirements through an applied project designed with the instructor. (International students need to meet their international student advisor for details). The program heavily endorses hands-on and practical training and the program has been designed to be completed with practical training throughout the full program in every academic term.