Master of Science in Management - IT and Project Management
Colorado Technical University's Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Information Technology and Project Management degree program includes 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. Information technology graduates will be prepared to design, build, integrate and manage the information technology systems and programs associated with today’s organizations.
Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
CTU's Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Information Technology and Project Management program is accredited by the Project Management Institute's® Global Accreditation Center (PMI-GAC).
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Classes start in 5 Weeks
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Total Credits
48
This program is available at the following campuses and/or online:1 Online, Colorado Springs & Denver
Program Details
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Concentrations
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Career Paths
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Curriculum
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Alumni Experience
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Employer Experience
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Concentrations
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Career Paths
If you want to achieve more in your career, you have to own every opportunity-- starting with the right Master of Science in Management degree. Potential career paths for those who earn a Master of Science in Management in Information Technology and Project Management include:2
- Senior Project Manager
- Information Technology Project Manager
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Data Analyst
- Solutions Architect
- Systems Architect
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Data Architect
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Curriculum
The following courses are specific to the Information Technology and Project Management concentration. To view courses that must be completed for all Master of Science in Management degrees, visit the Master of Science in Management overview page.
- Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments
- Relational Database Management Systems
- Database Analysis, Design and Implementation
- Networking and Telecommunications
- Network Administration
- Information Technology Systems Development
- IT Systems Implementation
- Information Technology Capstone
- Project Management Processes in Organizations
- Project Planning, Execution and Closure
- Schedule and Cost Control Techniques
- Contracting and Procurement in Project Management
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View the complete Course Catalog for all required courses
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Alumni Experience
Starting in 2012, CTU began a longitudinal study of the impact of higher education on its graduates’ career progression. Each year the study surveys alumni who graduated from CTU one, three, five, and ten years prior. The results are specific to each degree. Below are areas the alumni were asked about. 3
Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)*
Satisfaction with experience at CTU
Likely to recommend CTU to a friend or colleague
Instructors appeared knowledgeable in their subject matter
CTU’s program prepared me to pursue a career in my field
My education has helped me advance my career
Satisfaction with Colorado Technical University Rating (%)*
Engage in creative problem solving
Understand all sides of an issue or challenge
Team up with co-workers to solve issues and challenges
Communicate effectively with co-workers
Communicate effectively with my manager
*Percentage of respondents who agreed that CTU equipped them for skill or competency.
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Employer Experience
Since 2010, CTU has measured the experience of employers with recent CTU graduates on their staff to better understand how to deliver a curriculum to students that provide the broadest opportunities for career growth. The results are specific to each degree. Below are areas employees were asked about in regards to their CTU Alumni employees.4,5
Employer Experience Rating (%)*
Likelihood that an employer of a CTU grad would hire another
CTU graduates performed as well or better than other employees
CTU graduates prepared as well or better than other employees to work at their job6
Employers' Ranking of CTU Graduates' Skills & Competencies Rating (%)*
Analyze data effectively
Demonstrate appropriate problem-solving skills on the job
Can be trusted to communicate appropriately with senior leadership at organization6
Can be trusted to write a report (or other communication) without managerial editorial input
Demonstrate understanding of communications written to them
Are able to negotiate compromises
Take direction well
Work effectively in a team environment
Coordinate team projects effectively
Manage conflicts effectively
Provide input on planning for business
Take inititiative to lead projects6
Think about how their projects will impact the business6
*Percentage of respondents who agreed or strongly agreed
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Gainful Employment and Other Student Disclosures
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1Students may be required to complete some or all coursework for the program via Virtual Campus
2http://www.burning-glass.com/realtime; The career titles are provided by Burning Glass. These results are based upon an analysis of over 7 million current job listings compiled from over 17,000 sources – the world’s most comprehensive repository of job openings. Students who earn this degree should not view this list as exhaustive and are not limited to only these options post-graduation. Some career titles listed above may not be entry-level and may require further education or job experience.
3Alumni Survey - 2012 CTU Alumni Career Progression Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in designated years between 2002 and 2011.
4Employer Survey -2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of CTU alumni who graduated in designated years between 2002 and 2011.
5Employer Survey -2011 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2010 CTU graduates.
6Employer Survey - 2012 CTU Employer Experience Research: Survey of 2011 CTU graduates.
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