Course Requirements
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ITM 5200 - Information Security and Risk ManagementThe course focuses on the analysis and management of information security. Topics may include security protocols, encryption, authentication, enterprise security policy, disaster recovery, and management of threats.Credit Hours: 3
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ITM 5250 - IT Law, Standards, and Compliance
This course provides an overview of laws and standards related to information technology such as privacy policies, information sharing, data breaches, and auditing processes.
Credit Hours: 3
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ITM 5300 - Database Design and ManagementA study of the principles and methodologies of database design as well as database management tools and techniques commonly used in enterprise systems.Credit Hours: 3
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ITM 5350 - Procurement and Contract ManagementA study of the topics and skills necessary to work with IT service providers for designing, planning, negotiating, and implementing agreements for IT hardware and software.Credit Hours: 3
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ITM 5400 - Emerging TechnologiesThis course exposes students to current technology solutions and methods to identify emerging technology and evaluate the suitability for an organization in terms of selection, integration, distribution, and maintenance.Credit Hours: 3
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MBA 5121 - Managerial AccountingA study of accounting information developed for managers within an organization. Analysis of accounting statements is emphasized for planning, decision making, and controlling purposes. Issues and trends in accounting are reviewed to complete the study.Credit Hours: 3
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MBA 5141 Computer Information SystemsThe information requirements of organizations are studied, with emphasis on the types of information needed at the operational, administrative, organizational and strategic levels. Topics include obtaining, installing and managing software, hardware, and networks systems, information security, managing Information Technology (IT) personnel and systems, and managing the rapidly changing IT environment. Global and ethical perspectives are included.Credit Hours: 3
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MBA 5273 - Organizational Behavior and TheoryOrganizational Behavior and Theory is the study and application of knowledge about how people, both as individuals and groups, behave within organizations to better understand ways in which people and organizations can act more effectively. Topics include the study of individual behavior, group and team behavior, communication, leadership, power, politics, conflict, organizational systems, and change management.Credit Hours: 3
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MBA 5316 - Project ManagementThis course incorporates project management software in the study for project conception, plan and control. The course uses this software in a context of building team leadership and cohesion through organizational designs. Project objectives, change management and individual roles, risk and resource management, and management parameters are studied for efficient and effective results. Trends in project management complete the study.Credit Hours: 3
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MBA 5550 - Principles and Theories of LeadershipThis course focuses on the scope and nature of leading in diverse organizational settings, with special emphasis on examining traditional and contemporary leadership theories, concepts and principles for their application in present organizational settings that are increasingly being effected by environmental complexities and globalization. A primary objective of the course is to enable students to evaluate past and present leaders, as well as reflect on themselves as leaders, in conjunction with findings from research, theory and experience.Credit Hours: 3
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ITM 5450 - Information Technology Field ExperienceThis course allows students to gain practical work experience in Information Technology Management. This course may be repeated.Credit Hours: 1
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Electives
Students will choose 5 credit hours of additional MBA or ITM courses which may include the previously listed Information Technology Field Experiences.
Learning Outcomes
The MS in IT Management will focus on four primary outcomes anchored in Global Connectedness, Communication, and Critical Thinking.
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Demonstrate or explain important concepts or techniques related to informational technology management
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Perform critical analysis of complex information technology situations and offer and evaluate alternative solutions
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Communicate technical information accurately and professionally both orally and in writing
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Demonstrate knowledge of current technologies and awareness of strategies to maintain currency
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