Online Master's in IT Management

Master of Science in Management - IT and Project Management

Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Management with an Information Technology and Project Management concentration is designed to help you prepare to manage the current and future challenges within the project management field and the IT industry. Today’s IT project managers fulfill an important business role in integrating and managing a company’s information and technology tools. Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2022 to 2032, as companies increasingly expand their operations to digital platforms, predicts the Bureau of Labor Statistics.¹ This program is globally accredited by PMI^® Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). In addition to a solid management core, you have the opportunity to choose between two additional computer science or IT courses, which provides an opportunity to round out your technical knowledge in this program.

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5 Weeks

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Online

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Program Overview

Effective February 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

Effective April 3, 2018, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Colorado Springs Campus.

The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Information Technology and Project Management (MSM-ITPM) is a 48-credit-hour program offered online and at the Aurora campus. The program includes 28 credit hours devoted to the management core and 20 credit hours for the information technology and project management concentration.

This degree program includes a solid foundation of project management curriculum plus courses in computing platforms and network architecture designs. Software systems, both application and development, will be covered with emphasis on relational database and client/server technology. This program is designed to help graduates prepare to design, build, integrate, and manage the information technology systems and programs associated with today’s organizations.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

For the 9th consecutive year, CTU's Master of Science in Management degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Master's in Business Programs (excluding MBA) by U.S. News & World Report.*

* CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs.
The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.

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Courses

Courses: Core		Credits
IT610 Students are introduced to the design and development of relational databases from conceptual models of a requirement to a database. The course covers external view of the relational database model to include administration and architecture.	Relational Database Management Systems	4
IT612 This course covers the logical and physical design of relational database management systems implementation using conceptual modeling. It includes study of conceptual modeling, use of CASE tools and security design consideration. Concepts of conceptual database modeling, such as data warehousing and distributed database management systems, are covered.	Database Analysis, Design and Implementation	4
IT640 Networks are vitally important to today's organizations. Networking technologies continuously change and network professionals must integrate those changes without disrupting existing network traffic. Students will examine current networking architectures and explore networking applications, and protocols to assess their impact on a business organization. The course covers the basic concepts of data communications and design. This includes discussions on network operating systems as well as transmission media, communications hardware, network topologies, switching methods and network analysis. Students will research emerging technologies such as wireless networking, multi-media networking, virtual private networks, cloud computing and IPSec security.	Networking and Telecommunications	4
IT642 This course presents the principles and practices of network administration. Students will evaluate and recommend specific IT infrastructure processes and current best practices in areas such as network configuration, user management, backup management, high-reliability configuration, and system security. Network issues such as UNIX interoperability, addressing, and routing are examined.	Network Administration	4
IT660 This course covers the life cycle development and management of systems using state-of-the-practice tools and techniques. Provides a foundation in the techniques used to specify and design systems of software and hardware components. Provides an overview of the tools used in systems engineering. Includes topics relating to elicitation of requirements and developing the specification and design of today’s business systems.	Information Technology Systems Development	4
IT662 Study for this course covers the testing, implementation and maintenance of computer systems to support business processes. Topics include test planning, test procedures and test activities. Management activities and technical support necessary for successful implementation are discussed.	IT Systems Implementation	4
MGMT690 Students will master analytical and integrative tools to perform in-depth analyses of industries, firms, and competitors. Course material includes methods to predict competitive behavior and develop and implement strategic plans to achieve and sustain a competitive profile in the emerging global marketplace.	Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments	4
PJM600 This course is an introduction to the foundational discipline of effective project management in any industry. It examines the methods, approaches, processes, skills, tools and techniques, and value delivery system that project managers use to complete their projects on schedule, within budget, within scope, within quality, and customer acceptance. Students will explore and apply elements of the theoretical and operational framework of project management.	Project Management Fundamentals	4
PJM610 This course is focused on effective project planning, execution, and control. It examines the skills, tools & techniques, processes, and principles used in various project management environments to deliver projects successfully. Students have the opportunity to acquire skills for overseeing projects and managing project teams throughout the project life cycle.	Project Planning, Execution and Control	4
PJM620 This course provides students with an opportunity to apply different approaches to project scheduling and control. Students explore how to balance scope, time, and cost by utilizing tools and techniques. Specific project management tools covered include Gantt chart, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), Milestone Charts, Critical Path Method (CPM), Critical Path (CP), Earned Value Management (EVM), Burn down charts, Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).	Project Scheduling and Control	4
PJM630 This course provides an overview of procurement and contract management in project management. It examines the full life cycle of project procurement as it relates to both the buyer and the seller. Topics covered include bidding (RFQs, IFBs, and RFPs), contracts (fixed price, cost plus, time and materials), and the impact on project risk and contract negotiation. The course also reviews changes in contracts and methods to resolve disputes.	Project Procurement & Contract Management	4
PJM690 This course requires students to synthesize and apply the project management knowledge, methods, approaches, tools, and techniques to address a relevant issue. Students will have the opportunity to develop a project or program management plan from a given or chosen project or program scenario and present the application of their work.	Project Management Capstone	4

Total Credit Hours: 48

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Learning Outcomes

MSM Concentration Program Learning Outcomes

Lead, communicate, and direct technical business initiatives and day-to-day operations
Analyze, develop, and implement strategies for improving business processes and operations
Integrate Research and Development, marketing, production, and finance strategies
Apply project management practices to projects and initiatives

MSM-ITPM Concentration Learning Outcomes

Devise a project plan applying appropriate project management approaches, principles, knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project lifecycle, to deliver value for information technology projects.

Faculty

Bruce Stetar, DBA

University Dean

Dr. Stetar is the University Dean of the College of Business and Management at CTU. He has over 28 years of experience as an educator, filling roles in both the teaching and administration areas across a range of academic programs and divisions in the fields of Business, IT and Applied Communications at institutions in four different countries.

Cynthia Solari, DBA

Executive Program Director

Dr. Solari is an Executive Program Director for CTU's College of Business and Management. She has spent over 20 years in higher education, pre-dominantly in an operations role, focusing on organizational change and leadership development strategies within the non-traditional and online sector.

For more faculty profiles please visit our Leadership and Faculty page.
For more information visit the College of Business and Management.

Accreditations and Alignments

This program is not accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Master of Science with a concentration in Information Technology Project Management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).

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FAQs

What is a Master of Science in Management (MSM) in IT and Project Management degree?

CTU’s Master of Science in Management (MSM) in IT and Project Management Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the workforce. This management degree program emphasizes a solid foundation of project management curriculum plus courses in computing platforms and network architecture designs. Software systems, both application and development, will be covered with emphasis on relational database and client/server technology. This program is designed to help graduates prepare to design, build, integrate, and manage the information technology systems and programs associated with today’s organizations.

What will I study in this MSM degree program?

As you work to complete your MSM, you will be immersed in courses where you will study these topics and much more: testing, implementing, and maintaining computer systems; techniques used to specify and design systems of software and hardware components; and the principles and practices of network administration.

When and where can I begin my classes?

Courses for the Master of Science in Management in IT and Project Management start online approximately every five weeks. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program. Master’s programs may have additional entrance requirements that take additional processing time.

How many credits are required to graduate from a master’s degree program?

The Master of Science in Management in IT and Project Management degree program consists of 48 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer.

Why should I pursue an MSM degree at CTU?

As you study topics in management and IT that are always being evaluated and updated to reflect industry-relevant trends, you will experience a curriculum through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the competitive global business environment.

Is this Master of Science in Management in IT and Project Management degree program accredited?

The Master of Science in Management with a concentration in IT and Project Management degree program at CTU is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).

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¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Systems Managers, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm#tab-6, visited May 9, 2024.