As information technology (IT) continues to advance rapidly, the demand for IT project managers also will increase. The U.S. Department of Labor indicates that the systems analyst project manager will be the largest and most quickly growing occupation through the year 2008. This is a good indicator of the growing demand for professionals trained in IT project management.

About the Program: Program Overview Program Objectives Curriculum Specialization Areas Course Sequence Application Procedures Tuition Program Location

Program Overview
People in every industry manage projects. Today's project management involves much more than just overseeing a few key project parameters. As technology has evolved, so has the use of computer hardware, software, networks and interdisciplinary and global work teams as a part of project management. This is why Robert Morris University created the Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology Project Management degree program.

While there are approximately 40 undergraduate and graduate programs in project management in the United States, almost all of them focus tightly on issues relating to scheduling and resource management for military and construction industry projects. Robert Morris University's M.S. in Information Technology Project Management is the first graduate degree program in the nation to focus specifically on IT project management.

Program Objectives
The program is designed for IT professionals and practitioners who work as mid-level (or higher) technical managers, and those who currently work as IT project managers.

This degree will prepare you to:

• Apply knowledge and provide leadership in the IT project management environment;
• Demonstrate an advanced level of intellectual achievement in the context of IT project management;
• Synthesize theory and practice of appropriate project management concepts in the design and development of IT projects; and
• Utilize project management software to help plan, control, and document the use of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)® knowledge areas and processes for any given IT project.

The program also incorporates an applied research/internship component that allows you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world situations and problems.

The M.S. in Information Technology Project Management is a 30-credit program comprised of 21 credits of core courses, including a six-credit research project, and nine credits of specialization courses. You may choose to pursue an information systems specialization or a general specialization, in which you may select graduate-level courses from a variety of areas (e.g., business, communications) to tailor the degree to your career goals. Specialization courses may be taken concurrently with core courses.

Core Courses - 21 credits
Three credits each:

Choose three graduate-level courses in specialization area.

Specializations
Specialization courses are designed to enhance and broaden your background. A total of nine credits must be taken in the specialization area. Specialization options include:

Information Systems

General
Three approved graduate-level courses in a related area of study

Course Sequence

The M.S. in Information Technology Project Management is offered in an accelerated eight-week evening format. You can begin in the fall, spring or summer semester. Part-time students can complete the degree in 24 months, attending just one course per eight-week session. The following is a sample course sequence:

Year One

Year Two

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
2. A minimum undergraduate QPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
3. At least a 'B' grade in each of the following courses (or equivalent titles):
   • Systems Analysis and Design
   • Database Management Systems
   • Any programming language

   Students who have not completed a specific course may be admitted provisionally but will be required to complete the course during the first semester of enrollment at RMU.

Application Procedures
Students should submit the following credentials to the Graduate Admissions Office:

1. A completed application and a non-refundable $35 application fee. Or apply online for free.
2. Official undergraduate transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
3. Two current letters of recommendation.
4. A current résumé.

All application materials must be received before an admission decision can be made.

Tuition
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Program Location
Offered in both Moon Township and downtown Pittsburgh.