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Master of Information Technology (MIT): Specialization in IT Project Management
Master of Information Technology (MIT): Specialization in IT Project Management
This Master of Information Technology (MIT) degree program with a specialization in IT Project Management can give students an opportunity to understand the roles, responsibilities and management methods of the technology project manager. Courses are structured to assist students in the development of their goals as they can learn knowledge and skills common to professional project management professionals.
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The goal of the MIT with a specialization in IT Project Management is to help students learn a solid foundation in key leadership competencies and to afford them an opportunity for a transformational leadership experience.
In this industry-focused curriculum, students can have an opportunity to develop and review typical management deliverables that illustrate the ability of the Project Manager to control the otucome of projects. In addition, they can use computer applications as a tool for project management.
The MIT with a specialization in IT Project Management helps graduates prepare to master the skills that could help them manage information systems and information technology projects in organizations. The important areas covered include project management, strategic information systems management, enterprise network infrastructure, and information systems building blocks. In this curriculum, students can learn how to:
- Use project management methodologies to plan and manage information technology projects.
- Apply management principles to plan and manage information technology infrastructure and software portfolio.
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative risk management techniques to identify and manage the project constraints that include cost, time, risks, and quality.
- Conduct requirements and needs analysis for software, hardware, and infrastructure projects.
- Employ formal techniques and methodologies to plan, procure, and manage project human and material resources.
- and many more industry-related skills.
In addition to core courses focused on the building of essential technology skills alongside industry-current business and management capabilities, this MIT with a specialization in IT Project Management includes courses taught by instructors, many of whom have relevant experience in project management. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they could share in class can help prepare you for real-life challenges after you graduate.
CORE COURSES
- Principles of Information Systems
- Object-Oriented Applications
- Database System Design and Implementation
- Enterprise Networks
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
- Principles of IT Project Management
- Leadership, Management, and Communication of Technical Projects
- IT Project Quality Management
- Risk Management and Project Cost Control
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