Master of Science in Information Technology - Project Management Specialization
Increased demand for professionals who can integrate and manage a company’s information and technology tools has created an ever emerging field in information technology. To help meet the need for this competitive new breed of project management professionals, Colorado Technical University has introduced the Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Project Management (MSIT-PM) degree program. The specialization course content includes a solid core of project management curriculum plus a choice of two additional CS or IT courses to round out technical knowledge.
The Master of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Project Management (MSIT-PM) is a program for students with a desire to develop professional skills in the main functional area of Information Technology Project Management.
Outcome: Core
- Plan projects effectively and successfully, taking into consideration the quadruple constraints of time, cost, resources, and specifications.
- Develop from the basic project plan a work-breakdown structure to the lowest granularity permitted by cost.
- Determine and calculate project risks according to classical risk analysis.
- Plan and manage contractual purchasing issues including procurement and supply, outsourcing, and just-in-time.
- Evaluate and present project objectives, requirements, scope, and budgeting effectively to upper management.
Degree Requirements
Courses: Core
| CS651 | Computer Systems Security Foundations | 4 |
| CS663 | Enterprise Systems Architecture | 4 |
| IT621 | Enterprise Data Management | 4 |
| IT640 | Networking and Telecommunications | 4 |
| MGMT690 | Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments | 4 |
| PM600 | Project Management Processes in Organizations | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Courses: Specialization
| PM610 | Project Planning, Execution and Closure | 4 |
| PM620 | Schedule and Cost Control Techniques | 4 |
| PM630 | Contracting and Procurement in Project Management | 4 |
| ELE | Select 8 credit hours from 600-level Computer Science or IT courses | 8 |
| IT697 | Information Technology Capstone | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Total Credit Hours: 48
Preparatory Requirements
The CTU Master of Science in Information Technology degree program is designed to provide technical depth in the issues and concerns for enterprise level solutions. In order to achieve this depth a solid foundation in Computer Science (CS) or Information Technology (IT) is required. Students without a CS or IT undergraduate degree must demonstrate at least two years of work experience in the field. Students who have successfully completed Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program meet the requirements necessary to gain entrance into the MSIT program.
Locations
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora (Denver Area)
- Virtual Campus