Information Technology Management
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
The online M.S. in Information Technology Management program represents a fully online fixed curriculum consisting of 31 credits. The required capstone course, which represents the culminating experience in the program, will provide students with the opportunity to apply skills acquired from coursework through a project-based experience that addresses a problem, need, or concern in an IT setting. Utilizing project management and leadership tools obtained through coursework and by working directly with IT leaders in the field, the students’ hands-on project may result in an action plan or product suitable for implementation by the host organization.
The courses in the UW IT Management program are structured in three distinct, "stackable" graduate certificates: IT Leadership, Enterprise Infrastructure, and IT Operations. The program certificates can be completed independently of each other, allowing you the flexibility to determine the path best suited to your career goals. There are no course prerequisites so you can complete courses and certificates in any order you choose. As you complete each certificate, you'll earn marketable credentials that will elevate you to the next level of your career. When you complete all three certificates, add a Capstone course and project to earn your master's degree.
Admission and Program Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 or higher undergraduate GPA
- Completed coursework with a "C" or better - or demonstrated sufficient knowledge - in programming (object oriented, modern language), database, and computer networking. Program academic directors have the option to waive a prerequisite based, in part, on student work experience and background. Technical certifications such as Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, Cisco, or professional experience may be used in lieu of formal coursework to demonstrate proficiency at the discretion of the academic adviser at the student's home campus. If you need to complete prerequisite coursework, this pre-approved list of options may assist you. Please contact the enrollment adviser for details.
- Your resume
- Up to 1,000 word statement of personal intent describing your decision to pursue the degree and what you believe you will bring to the information technology management field
- No aptitude test (GRE, GMAT) requirements
* Campuses may waive some of these requirements as part of the comprehensive application process.
Faculty and Instructional Staff
Academic Director for ITM - Dr. Steve Rosenberg
Curriculum and Courses
The MS in IT Management Program requires 31 credits which includes 10 three-credit courses and a one-credit capstone preparation course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IT Leadership Graduate Certificate | ||
| ITM 700 | Communications for IT Professionals | 3.00 |
| ITM 705 | Leading the IT Function | 3.00 |
| ITM 710 | Finance for IT Managers | 3.00 |
| Enterprise Infrastructure Graduate Certificate | ||
| ITM 715 | Data Science | 3.00 |
| ITM 720 | Cloud Computing and Enterprise Applications | 3.00 |
| ITM 725 | Enterprise Security | 3.00 |
| IT Operations Graduate Certificate | ||
| ITM 730 | Agile and Traditional IT Project Management | 3.00 |
| ITM 735 | Business Analysis and System Development | 3.00 |
| ITM 740 | IT Operations | 3.00 |
| Capstone Courses | ||
| ITM 755 | Capstone | 3.00 |
| ITM 754 | Capstone Preparation | 1.00 |
| Total Hours | 31.00 | |