Course variations

Course summary

This program helps meet the demand for ambitious project managers with the real-world credentials to assume roles of leadership in today's marketplace. It combines essential technology know-how with business and management competencies to enhance students' skills and prepare them to pursue a broad spectrum of exciting career opportunities in today's vibrant IT management job market. The program features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Learning from experienced instructors, students can absorb applicable, relevant knowledge that can immediately be applied to the leadership and direction of computer-related employees of companies and organizations in almost every industry. As students progress towards the successful completion of this degree program, they should be able to develop career-marketable skills, including how to evaluate the development of enterprise information systems and the management of projects and development teams; develop a network design and implementation plan; explain networking models and protocols; create and manage databases; use object-oriented programming concepts to create applications; explain the software development lifecycle; research and select new technologies for use in information systems; and identify and analyze current trends, opportunities, and challenges in information management.

Program modules

The concentration courses include IPM 621 Principles of Project Management - (6) Credits; IPM 631 Technical Project Leadership, Management, and Communication - (6) Credits; IPM 641 Quality Management for IT Projects - (6) Credits. The information technology core courses include ITD 640 Database Design and Implementation - (6) Credits; ITN 620 Enterprise Network Design - (6) Credits; ITP 630 Object-Oriented Application Development - (6) Credits; ITS 610 Information Systems - (6) Credits; ITS 685 Strategic Information Management - (6) Credits.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the baccalaureate degree earned. Accepted methods for the demonstration of English proficiency include TOEFL score of 550 or higher on the paper based test, 213 or higher on the computer based test and 79 or higher on the internet based test; Advanced Placement International English Language (APIEL) score of 4 or higher; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7 or higher; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 80 or higher; University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate Certificate of Advanced English (UCLES CAE) grade of A, B or C; and University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate Certificate of Proficiency in English (UCLES CPE) grade of A, B or C.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

American Intercontinental University Online

Department name

American Intercontinental University Online