Request Information
Fill out this brief form and an AIU Admissions Advisor will contact you and help with your degree questions.
*All fields are required
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) Degree with a Concentration in IT Management
Online Master's Degree in IT Management
Our Master of Science in Information Technology degree with a concentration in IT Management is designed to help provide students with knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to leadership of IT projects, programs, and departments. As you work towards your degree in information technology in our master’s in IT Management program, you’ll study using our problem-based, hands-on approach, which can help you prepare for the realities of a career path in IT management.
Through our master’s in IT management program, you will have an opportunity to study how to design, analyze, test, and implement systems. Our industry-focused curriculum allows you to explore software development management, global technology management, enterprise architecture, and technological innovations. As you study towards your IT management degree, you will have the opportunity to apply advanced technical communications. Additionally, courses will focus on technical topics as well as legal and ethical issues.
Next start date
Program Credits
45
Each Course Length
5 Weeks
Location
Online,
Atlanta,
Houston,
Classes start on Jul 30, 2025
Program Details
Why Earn a Master’s in IT Management?
As organizations become more and more connected, skilled IT managers who can organize and lead computer-related functions are in-demand.1
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
-
17%
Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow by 17% from 2023 - 2033—faster than average for all occupations.1 -
54,700
It is projected that there will be over 54K new employment opportunities for computer and information systems managers, each year, over the decade.1
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Systems Managers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm (visited February 4, 2025). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary.
Program Outline
IT Management is an important part of any organization—public or private. Skilled IT professionals play a crucial role in helping these organizations to operate smoothly by solving problems, keeping information safe, and being knowledgeable about what’s next in IT solutions.
Our Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in IT Management is designed for those interested in pursuing leadership roles in the fields of information technology programs, projects, and organizational units. This one-year online master’s degree program can help you work to develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills you may be looking for as you prepare to pursue a career path in IT management.
In this online master’s degree program, you can study the skills needed to create IT project charters, project plans, communication plans, resource management plans, program plans, IT operation management plans, and technology acquisition plans. Our IT management program also gives you the opportunity to conduct cost analysis, evaluate quality metrics, evaluate leadership responsibilities, evaluate risk management, and create IT governance policies and procedures.
Courses
Course Name
& Number
Course Number
Credits
Program Core
|
System Analysis and Design
ITCO502
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
|
ITCO502 | 4.5 | ||||
|
Advanced Technical Communication
ITCO512
This course is designed to provide students with skills to create and present oral, written, and visual technical communication in a variety of forms and in different professional settings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of stakeholders, situational requirements, and various forms of communication to include executive briefs, design specifications, project plans, user manuals, and position papers, and formal recommendations.
This course is designed to provide students with skills to create and present oral, written, and visual technical communication in a variety of forms and in different professional settings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of stakeholders, situational requirements, and various forms of communication to include executive briefs, design specifications, project plans, user manuals, and position papers, and formal recommendations.
|
ITCO512 | 4.5 | ||||
|
Software Development Management
ITCO522
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
|
ITCO522 | 4.5 | ||||
|
Global Technology Management
ITCO532
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite knowledge to oversee or lead software development. Topics can include the principles of object-oriented software development, software quality assurance, agile methodology, and scrum.
|
ITCO532 | 4.5 | ||||
|
Enterprise Architecture
ITCO542
This course focuses on enterprise systems architecture and related tools and frameworks. Students will have the opportunity to analyze enterprise requirements and recommend specific architecture based on requirements. Infrastructure components of data, software, hardware, networks, and architecture are covered along with a focus on data storage, hyperscale computing, and risk management.
This course focuses on enterprise systems architecture and related tools and frameworks. Students will have the opportunity to analyze enterprise requirements and recommend specific architecture based on requirements. Infrastructure components of data, software, hardware, networks, and architecture are covered along with a focus on data storage, hyperscale computing, and risk management.
|
ITCO542 | 4.5 | ||||
|
Innovations and Emerging Media
ITCO552
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
|
ITCO552 | 4.5 | ||||
|
Capstone
ITCO592
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery and critical knowledge from the MSIT degree program. Concepts, content, and knowledge from the MSIT program and selected concentration area are designed to help students perform a comprehensive analysis and study in a selected area of interest. Students are required to conduct research in their concentration area and prepare a formal technical report detailing their research and application of prior course concepts.
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery and critical knowledge from the MSIT degree program. Concepts, content, and knowledge from the MSIT program and selected concentration area are designed to help students perform a comprehensive analysis and study in a selected area of interest. Students are required to conduct research in their concentration area and prepare a formal technical report detailing their research and application of prior course concepts.
|
ITCO592 | 4.5 | ||||
| 31.5 Total Credit Hours | 31.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
IT Management
|
IT Project Management
ITMGT500
This course examines the principles, knowledge, and practices needed to successfully manage IT projects. Topics include agile methodologies, IT management best practices, processes, and organizational structure. Students will have the ability to analyze IT project management concepts such as agility, budgeting, milestone tracking, project scope, and team roles.
This course examines the principles, knowledge, and practices needed to successfully manage IT projects. Topics include agile methodologies, IT management best practices, processes, and organizational structure. Students will have the ability to analyze IT project management concepts such as agility, budgeting, milestone tracking, project scope, and team roles.
|
ITMGT500 | 4.5 | ||||
|
IT Program Management
ITMGT510
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful IT program management. Students will have the ability to analyze IT program requirements, organization, and develop a strategic plan for IT program management. Topics can include security, industry standards, compliance, organizational structure, and internal and external stakeholders.
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful IT program management. Students will have the ability to analyze IT program requirements, organization, and develop a strategic plan for IT program management. Topics can include security, industry standards, compliance, organizational structure, and internal and external stakeholders.
|
ITMGT510 | 4.5 | ||||
|
IT Operations Management
ITMGT520
This course explores concepts, issues, and best practices for managing IT operations in modern organizations. Topics include organizational structure, policies, procedures, and risk management. Additional topics may include technology acquisition, evaluation, implementation, and maintenance. Students will have the opportunity to develop operational management plans for a large-scale organization.
This course explores concepts, issues, and best practices for managing IT operations in modern organizations. Topics include organizational structure, policies, procedures, and risk management. Additional topics may include technology acquisition, evaluation, implementation, and maintenance. Students will have the opportunity to develop operational management plans for a large-scale organization.
|
ITMGT520 | 4.5 | ||||
| 13.5 Total Credit Hours | 13.5 Total Credit Hours | |||||
Program Learning Outcomes
- Scientific Methods
Design IT architecture to solve organizational requirements. - Application
Design plans for IT projects, programs, and operations. - Communication
Communicate technical information in various professional settings. - Big Picture
Evaluate emerging technologies in support of organizational goals. - Management
Demonstrate the ability to manage processes specific to an IT domain.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, AIU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Classes Overview
You can take 100% of your IT management degree courses online. Studying at AIU gives you the chance to study online with experienced professionals with no additional book or tech fees. You’ll have access to software tools used in the industry. With access to, 24/7 tutoring, dedicated advising and faculty support, you can complete your IT management degree in as little as 12 months.
For an Online IT Management Master's Degree, your classes may include:
IT Project Management
This course examines the principles, knowledge, and practices needed to successfully manage IT projects. Topics include agile methodologies, IT management best practices, processes, and organizational structure. Students will have the ability to analyze IT project management concepts such as agility, budgeting, milestone tracking, project scope, and team roles.
IT Program Management
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful IT program management. Students will have the ability to analyze IT program requirements, organization, and develop a strategic plan for IT program management. Topics can include security, industry standards, compliance, organizational structure, and internal and external stakeholders.
IT Operations Management
This course explores concepts, issues, and best practices for managing IT operations in modern organizations. Topics include organizational structure, policies, procedures, and risk management. Additional topics may include technology acquisition, evaluation, implementation, and maintenance. Students will have the opportunity to develop operational management plans for a large-scale organization.
System Analysis and Design
This course focuses on advanced concepts in systems analysis, modeling, system design, testing, and implementation. Models covered in this course can include dynamic, static, and structural. Students have the opportunity to learn and use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.
Global Technology Management
This course focuses on the global nature of technology and the management of technology in the international business environment. Key concepts can include risk management, legal issues, ethical issues, cooperation, and competition.
Innovations and Emerging Media
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about current information technology innovations and emerging media. Contemporary topics may include artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchains, cryptocurrencies, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital media. Specific focus is placed on the resultant ethical, social, legal, and cultural issues such as net neutrality, broadband regulation, privacy, and intellectual property rights.
Course content subject to change.
Why AIU
Faculty
Locations
Ways To Save
Mobile App
Accreditation
FAQ
AIU’s Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in IT Management is designed for those interested in pursuing leadership roles in information technology programs, projects, and organizational units. Some positions that IT professionals with an IT management degree may choose to pursue are: IT Manager, Director of Information Technology, and more.1 There are a wide array of potential career path options for those with a master's in information technology to choose from.
1 AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement. The list of career paths related to this program is based on a subset from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CIP to SOC Crosswalk. Some career paths listed above may require further education or job experience.
In this Master’s in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in IT Management degree program, students have the opportunity to study program core and IT management courses, including but not limited to, System Analysis and Design, Enterprise Architecture, IT Project Management, and IT Operations Management. This IT management degree program will teach students how to create a project charter to include project objectives, evaluate a program's components for completeness and efficiency, create an IT operational management plan for a large-scale organization, and more.
The MSIT degree program is offered online or in person at AIU's Houston campus. It starts every 5 weeks. Completion of the AIU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the AIU application process. You may speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-855-377-1888) or request information online. Once you've completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) with a Concentration in IT Management degree requires a total of 45 credit hours. You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts. AIU accepts up to 18 quarter hours of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree*.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Students will have the opportunity to study using our problem-based, hands-on approach, which could help you to prepare to pursue a career path in IT management. The program will focus on technical topics as well as legal and ethical issues and courses can help you work to develop advanced industry-relevant knowledge and skills.
Compare Related Areas Of Study
Compare up to three additional degrees
Take the next steps towards your education
Classes start July 30, 2025
