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Master of Science in Management - Enterprise Information Systems Concentration

Effective May 20, 2012, this program is no longer available for future enrollments

Explosive demand for professionals who can integrate and manage a company’s information and technology tools has created an emerging new field in information technology. To help meet the need for this competitive new breed of management professionals, Colorado Technical University has introduced the Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Enterprise Information Systems (MSM-EIS) degree program.

Large, complex organizations require a different perspective when solving technical problems. Local solutions may not be sufficient for the entire enterprise. Today, these large organizations need technical leaders who can take a problem and find a technical solution that will be functional for all components of the enterprise. Course content for this program includes a solid core of project management curriculum plus a set of concentration courses, which are designed to provide the student with an understanding of all the different elements that go toward making up an enterprise and how those elements inter-relate.

Outcomes:

  • Plan projects effectively and successfully, taking into consideration the quadruple constraints of time, cost, resources, and specifications.
  • 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.
  • Plan, implement and use technology within a broad business and real world perspective.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze and solve technical issues as they relate to the enterprise.
  • Demonstrate the ability to design, implement and manage technology solutions to achieve enterprise goals.
  • Exercise strong interpersonal and team communication skills.
  • Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform all actions within an ethical framework.

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

EMBA690Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments

4

IT697Information Technology Capstone

4

PM600Project Management Processes in Organizations

4

PM610Project Planning, Execution and Closure

4

PM620Schedule and Cost Control Techniques

4

PM630Contracting and Procurement in Project Management

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Courses: Concentration

CS651Computer Systems Security Foundations

4

CS660Database Systems

4

CS663Enterprise Systems Architecture

4

INTD670Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making

4

IT605Enterprise Information Systems

4

IT660Information Technology Systems Development

4

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours: 48

Admission/Entrance Requirements

The CTU Master of Science in Management - Enterprise Information Systems 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.

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora (Denver Area)
  • Denver North
  • Virtual Campus