Program Overview

Introduction to the MS in Information Technology and Management

The Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) is a 30-credit hour program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of information technology and management. The program is offered by the Bryan School of Business and Economics and is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Program Overview

The MSITM program is comprised of 30 credit hours, with all courses being 3 credit hours each. Students can enter the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer term and work towards their degree year-round by also taking courses in the summer.

Core Courses

The program requires the completion of four core courses, totaling 12 credit hours. These courses are:

• ISM-671: Organizing Data for Analytics
• ISM-672: App Design and Programming
• ISM-673: Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business
• ISM/SCM-678: Project Management for Dynamic Environments

Upon completion of ISM-678, students can apply for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), and after earning the minimum project management hours, students can also apply for the Project Management Professional (PMP).

Elective and Concentration Options

The MSITM program features six elective courses (18 credit hours) that allow students to focus on their area of interest. Nine credit hours from a specific area are required to declare a particular concentration. Certificates can be completed in twelve credit hours.

Concentration Options

The program offers several concentration options, including:

• Business Analytics
  • ISM 645: Principles of Predictive Analytics
  • ISM 646: Visualizing Data to Design Strategy
  • ISM 647: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications for Business
• Cloud Computing and Security Analytics
  • ISM-638: Cloud Computing & Security Analytics
  • ISM-645: Principles of Predictive Analytics
  • ISM-673: Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business
• Cyber Security
  • ISM 665: Principles of Cyber Security
  • ISM 666: Blockchains and Cryptography
  • ISM 667: Global Cyber Threat Analysis
• Generative AI For Business
  • ISM-645: Principles of Predictive Analytics
  • ISM-663: Deep Learning Applications for Business
  • ISM-664: Generative AI for Business
• Supply Chain Analytics
  • ISM 635: Principles of Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP
  • SCM 650: Principles of Supply Chain Management
  • SCM 651: Analytics for Logistics and Distribution Management
• Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • SCM 650: Principles of Supply Chain Management
  • SCM 651: Analytics for Logistics and Distribution Management
  • SCM 652: Strategic Cost, Procurement, and Supply Chain Finance

Other Electives

Additional elective courses are available, including:

• ISM 670: IT Driven Disruptive Innovation Management
• ISM 677: Information Systems Management
• ISM 696: Organizational Internship (1-3 credit hours)
• ISM 698: Project in Information Technology

Sample Curriculum

Sample curricula are available for students to plan their course of study. These include a 1.5-year sample curriculum and a 2-year sample curriculum.

Increase Your Marketability

Students can combine their MS in Information Technology and Management with one of the many Graduate Certificates offered, including:

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

Accreditation

The Bryan School of Business and Economics holds dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction held by only 1% of business schools in the world.