Program Overview

Information Technology and Management, M.S.

The M.S. in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) program focuses on both information technology and the management of information technology resources. The program combines technological and managerial components to train graduates who can deal effectively with the variety and complexity of issues involved in applying information technology successfully within organizations. The MSITM program seeks to extend both the knowledge of students and their ability to effectively utilize their knowledge in a collaborative work environment.

Overview of the Program

The curriculum is designed to be flexible and dynamic and provides state-of-the-art exposure to both information technology and management practices. The program places an emphasis on problem-solving activities, multi-functional group decision making, and communication skills. In addition to technology and business studies, all students will be required to demonstrate acceptable competence in communication and presentation skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and problem-solving capabilities.

Concentrations

Students in the MSITM program have the option to specialize in one of six concentrations:

• Business Analytics
• Cloud Computing and Security Analysis
• Cyber Security
• Generative AI for Business
• Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Analytics

Degree Program Requirements

Required Courses

The program requires 30-36 credit hours, depending on the business background the student possesses. Incoming students will take the Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) core curriculum.

Course List

The following courses are required:

• Foundational IT Knowledge (0-6 credits)
  • Select 0-6 credits of courses that provide foundational knowledge in information technology as directed by the program director
• Core Courses (12 credits)
  • ISM 671: Organizing Data for Analytics (3 credits)
  • ISM 672: App Design and Programming (3 credits)
  • ISM 673: Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business (3 credits)
  • ISM/SCM 678: Project Management for Dynamic Environments (3 credits)
• Elective Courses (12 credits)
  • Select 12 credits from the following or other approved graduate-level courses:
    • ISM 635: Principles of Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP
    • ISM 638: Cloud Computing and Security Analytics
    • ISM 645: Principles of Predictive Analytics
    • ISM 646: Visualizing Data to Design Strategy
    • ISM 647: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications for Business
    • ISM 663: Deep Learning Applications for Business
    • ISM 664: Generative AI for Business
    • ISM 665: Principles of Cyber Security
    • ISM 666: Blockchains and Cryptography
    • ISM 667: Global Cyber Threat Analysis
    • ISM 668: Enterprise and IT Risk Management
    • ISM 670: IT Driven Disruptive Innovation Management
    • ISM 677: Information Systems Management
    • SCM 650: Principles of Supply Chain Management
    • SCM 651: Analytics for Logistics, Procurement, and Distribution Management
    • SCM 652: Strategic Cost, Procurement, and Supply Chain Finance
• Capstone Experience (6 credits)
  • Select one option from the following:
    • Non-Thesis Option (6 credits)
      • ISM/SCM 678: Project Management for Dynamic Environments
      • Select one additional elective course (3 credits)
    • Thesis Option (6 credits)
      • ISM 699: Thesis

Concentration Requirements

Each concentration requires 9 credits of concentration courses.

Business Analytics Concentration

• ISM 645: Principles of Predictive Analytics (3 credits)
• ISM 646: Visualizing Data to Design Strategy (3 credits)
• ISM 647: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications for Business (3 credits)

Cloud Computing and Security Analytics Concentration

• ISM 638: Cloud Computing and Security Analytics (3 credits)
• ISM 645: Principles of Predictive Analytics (3 credits)
• ISM 673: Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business (3 credits)

Cyber Security Concentration

• ISM 665: Principles of Cyber Security (3 credits)
• ISM 666: Blockchains and Cryptography (3 credits)
• ISM 667: Global Cyber Threat Analysis (3 credits)

Generative AI for Business Concentration

• ISM 645: Principles of Predictive Analytics (3 credits)
• ISM 663: Deep Learning Applications for Business (3 credits)
• ISM 664: Generative AI for Business (3 credits)

Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Concentration

• SCM 650: Principles of Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
• SCM 651: Analytics for Logistics, Procurement, and Distribution Management (3 credits)
• SCM 652: Strategic Cost, Procurement, and Supply Chain Finance (3 credits)

Supply Chain Analytics Concentration

• ISM 635: Principles of Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP (3 credits)
• SCM 650: Principles of Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
• SCM 651: Analytics for Logistics, Procurement, and Distribution Management (3 credits)

Graduate Certificates

Students also have the option to earn one or more graduate Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in Business Analytics, Cyber Security, or Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management areas by completing 12 credits, which includes 9 core credits in the certificate area and 3 credits in an elective.

Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Information Technology and Management

Qualified UNC Greensboro undergraduate students who are pursuing the B.S. in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management may be nominated to participate in the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) by the Graduate Program Director. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours with at least 30 credits and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 at UNC Greensboro.

Application and Admission

Admitted students may apply a maximum of 12 credits from the following graduate-level courses toward completion of both the undergraduate and graduate degree, provided that they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in the course and fulfill graduate-level requirements of the M.S. in Information Technology and Management:

• ISM 646: Visualizing Data to Design Strategy (3 credits)
• ISM 665: Principles of Cyber Security (3 credits)
• ISM 671: Organizing Data for Analytics (3 credits)
• ISM 673: Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business (3 credits)
• ISM/SCM 678: Project Management for Dynamic Environments (3 credits)
• SCM 650: Principles of Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
• SCM 652: Strategic Cost, Procurement, and Supply Chain Finance (3 credits)

Only four of the above seven courses will be specified on a student's AMP application after consultation with the Graduate Program Director. All degree requirements for the M.S. in Information Technology and Management remain the same.