You can meet the program director, admissions counselors, and academic advisors while learning about the executive graduate programs at New England College.
This information session is ideal for students interested in starting classes January 8 or March 18, 2024.
Monday, December 4, at 5:30 p.m. eastern United States time zone.
Whether manager, programmer, database analyst, or network engineer, all IT professions benefit from a proficiency in ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of data. With trillions of dollars budgeted for cyber defense, this degree increases the marketability of professionals in any IT position.
Designed for working professionals, this program will fast-track students’ development in the new and emerging technologies needed to advance professionally in the IT and Cybersecurity fields. For International students enrolled in these programs, Curricular Practical Training—CPT—will be available for eligible required internships/work placement.
Hybrid Delivery
Students must attend all residencies to continue enrollment in the program. Please see more information here on the Executive Residencies.
Attendance Policy
In-person attendance, on campus in New Hampshire, is mandatory for the residency weekend sessions. These sessions are an exciting and valuable component to the curriculum and provide extensive networking opportunities.
A virtual orientation session to cover immigration issues, academics, login processes, and billing and payments and to provide an opportunity to meet the faculty and staff of NEC will take place a week before the term starts. Admitted students will receive the link to access the orientation session.
An internship is required each semester, starting in the first semester, regardless of your citizenship status or visa status. The internship is an integral part of the Executive program.
In the period before and after the residencies, students will complete their course work online. Instructors will maintain regular virtual office hours and will be available to assist students as required throughout the semester.
Students must take at least seven credits per semester to be considered full-time.
Attendance Policy
Due to the hybrid nature of our residency model, online attendance is required each week of the term. This means that students will not be allowed to register after the official term start date.
In person attendance, on campus in New Hampshire, will be mandatory when we resume the residency weekend sessions. These sessions are an exciting and valuable component to the curriculum.
Curriculum
The NEC curriculum focuses on the primary topics that the ACM (Association of Computer Machinery) identifies as the pillars of an IT curriculum, with a new focus on Cybersecurity.
Prerequisites
* Must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Professor, Business and Computer Systems
Office: Lyons Center 223, Henniker Campus
Phone: 603.428.2909
Email: cnadelman@nec.edu
Awards, Achievements, and Recent Press
Awards:
NEC’s Kilgore Faculty of the Year Award, 2017
Achievements:
Director of Veterans Affairs at NEC
Service Officer in the American Legion, Post 78
Recent Press:
Authored textbook and associated workbook titled Human Rights in a Digitally Connected World
Educational Background
DBA in Management Information Systems, Northcentral University
MBA, Northcentral University
MPA, Georgia College and State University
BS in Computer Science, University of Tampa
BS in Education, Slippery Rock University
Research Interests
Bio
Dr. Cindi Nadelman started her college teaching career while serving in the United States Air Force and stationed overseas. She is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Nadelman teaches business, computer systems, and liberal arts seminar courses. She has a special interest in applying her practical experience to an academic setting so it is easily understood by all. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, traveling, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and all other types of outdoor activities. She is a seasoned educator in technical programs with more than 25 years of experience.
Visiting Assistant Professor of MSCIS Graduate Programs
Educational Degrees
JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Med with specialization in Professional Development, Antioch University New England
BA in Psychology, George Washington University
Bio
Dave Pollak has been a visiting professor in the MSCIS program at NEC since 2016, teaching Data Analytics, Health Informatics, and Cloud Computing. He is also the program director for the Data Analytics Program in NEC’s Executive master’s curriculum. With more than 25 years in the industry, Dave is a seasoned CIS professional, educator, and attorney. He has experience in database design, web development, data analytics, networking, security, system administration, and project management. In 1973, his first Fortran programs were run on punch cards through the Univac at the University of Pennsylvania. He began building computers in 1986, the year after the i386 processor was introduced. He has been teaching for over 20 years. Dave is a serial renovator and enthusiastic if not very skilled banjo player and is happiest baking bread.
Visiting Assistant Professor MSCIS;
Program Director, Executive IT & Cyber and Data Science & Analytics
Office: John Lyons Building
Email: jlawson@nec.edu
Educational Background
EdD in Information Technology, University of the Cumberlands
MS in Software Engineering with specialization in Database Technologies, Regis University
BS in Computer Information Systems, Bentley University
Bio
Joan Lawson had an extensive career in Information Technology—working in enterprise architecture, IT management, software development, and more—at companies such as IBM, Monster, and Kronos. She has over 15 years as an adjunct professor and completed her doctoral studies to expand her knowledge of the educational environment. Joan joined NEC in 2022 and assumed the role of Program Director in 2023.
Joan feels very fortunate to have been involved in the evolution of IT. She started with paper tape and punch cards and is now working on artificial intelligence, with so many great experiences on the way. Outside of NEC, Joan loves to travel, cook, quilt, ski, kayak, and camp.
Program Director, Computer Information Systems
Office: John Lyons, Henniker Campus
Phone: 603.428.2935
Email: rmitchell@nec.edu
Educational Background
Master’s degree, Harvard University
Bio
Rick Mitchell has many years of experience working in information technology, as a systems designer, project manager, and educator. For many years, he was the president of Programmers Studio, a consulting firm that provided programming and analysis services throughout New England. He worked as a senior project manager at Fidelity Investments and later as a Vice President of Systems Development at the Boston Company.
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