Information Technology Management, MPS

Mission Statement

The Master of Professional Studies in Information Technology Management prepares students to acquire technological knowledge and management skills required to lead complex IT projects, design, integrate, optimize, and secure modern information systems.

Modality

On Campus or Online

Learning Goals

Students who complete the MPS in Information Technology Management will:

  1. Design and adapt systems, policies, and procedures in alignment with user needs of the technology and in support of the mission of the organization.
  2. Apply an ethical framework to align technologies, security risk and digital assets with organizational objectives.
  3. Integrate frameworks from project management,information security, data management, and digital applications to solve complex IT problems.
  4. Appraise performance of information technology systems to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and to make recommendations for enhancing IT infrastructures.
  5. Evaluate information to determine its credibility, validity, and reliability in order to inform strategic decisions about enterprise architecture and systems requirements.
  6. Collaborate with diverse actors to assess the impact of emerging technology and global trends on organizational processes, operations, and overall competitiveness.
  7. Develop a communication strategy to clearly and persuasively convey IT initiatives to diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Corresponding Graduate Certificates

Courses completed in the Competitive Business Intelligence Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity Risk Management Graduate Certificate, and Lean & Agile Graduate Certificate can be applied towards the MPS in Information Technology Management degree program requirements.

Licensure Disclosure

This program does not provide any professional licensure or certification, nor is it intended to prepare students to sit for any specific professional licensing or certification exam(s). Though not required, students in these programs may wish to research and seek certifications through professional organizations in their field.