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. 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.

CTU is a Project Management Institute Recognized Education Provider and all of our project management courses and programs carry this indication of quality. Our career-focused curriculum covers the process and knowledge areas defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Core outcomes in the MSIT-Project Management specialization include:

• 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.

Core courses in the MSIT-Project Management specialization include:

• Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments
• Computer Systems Security Foundations
• Enterprise Systems Architecture
• Enterprise Data Management
• Networking and Telecommunications
• Project Management Processes in Organizations

Specialization courses in the MSIT-Project Management degree program include:

• Project Planning, Execution and Closure
• Schedule and Cost Control Techniques
• Contracting and Procurement in Project Management
• Information Technology Capstone
• Electives: Select 8 credit hours from 600-level Computer Science or IT courses