Information Technology Project Management, Master of Science

Admission

Please refer to “The Graduate Admissions Process” section for general graduate admission information and requirements.

1. Submit a Graduate Application

A $35 non-refundable application fee is required.

2. Submit official transcripts

Official transcripts should be sent electronically or by mail to:

Wilmington University

Office of Graduate Admissions

320 North DuPont Highway

New Castle, DE 19720

Any transcripts from institutions outside of the United States require an official course-by-course evaluation by a NACES.org approved agency.

Note: In order to receive financial aid, a transcript listing a Bachelor's degree conferral must be on file.

3. Program Planning Conference

For assistance in scheduling your Program Planning Conference with your Graduate Advisor, please contact Admissions:

Call: 877-967-5464 Text: 302-203-9516 Email: admissions@wilmu.edu

4. Register for your first course.

Research is an integral part of graduate studies. The Master of Science - Information Systems Technologies program uses the APA Research Format for all research papers. If you are not familiar with this citation system, please consider taking IST-5000, our introductory academic writing lab.

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Program Purpose

The College of Technology’s Masters of Science in Information Technology Project Management provides professionals with IT project management perspectives as well as problem solving skills to manage major technology projects, business, health, and education initiatives, policies, and other activities in both the public and private sectors.

With emphasis on AI automation in Agile PM, including planning and scheduling, estimating, managing risk and quality, this degree prepares students to fill vital management and supervisory roles in a wide range of industries.

Program Design

The 36-credit M.S. Information Technology Project Management degree is classified as a STEM program. Students will develop several advanced technology project management frameworks, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications and solutions, and technological skills. Students will complete a 15-credit core, 15-credit concentration, 3-credit capstone course and 3-credit research project.

Program Competencies

The graduate student who successfully completes the Information Technology Project Management program will be expected to have gained the following competencies:

Integration Component

Evaluate the relationships and dependencies associated with planning, organizing, designing, managing, and implementing Information Systems in an organization.

Business Application

Apply various models and methods for planning, organizing, designing, managing, and implementing Information Systems within a modern organization.

Technology PM Knowledge

Identify, define, and analyze various aspects of Tech PM Knowledge.

Organizational Influences upon Tech PM Knowledge

Define and analyze organizational influences upon technology.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Identify how AI/ML tools change project management and what can be expected in the future as AI/ML tools advance in all areas especially in project management.

Leadership

Apply the different leadership styles that are relevant when leading a team: visionary, coaching, democratic, affiliative, directive and pace setting.

Oral Communication

Appraise the needs of the audience and then speak in a clear and succinct manner.
Research, construct, and deliver professional presentations using a variety of communication tools and techniques.

Written Communication

Write with clarity and precision using correct English grammar.

Exhibit competence in writing for specific purposes, diverse audiences, & genres.

Disciplined Inquiry

Employ scientific, quantitative and/or qualitative reasoning and other critical thinking strategies to analyze consequences and outcomes and to be able to recommend alternative solutions.

Information Literacy

Recognize the need for material / information, locate the material/information, and effectively evaluate and use the material/information with appropriate attribution.

Ethics

Demonstrate ethical codes and behaviors promoted by the student’s chosen profession.

Program Requirements

Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. The program must be completed within five years.

IT Project Management Core Course Requirements (15 credits)

IPM 6015	Project Scoping and Scheduling	3
IPM 6030	IT/IS Project Risk Management	3
IPM 6040	IT/IS Project Quality Management	3
IST 7020	Analysis, Modeling, and Design	3
IST 7060	Project and Change Management	3

IT Project Mgt - Agile Concentration Course Requirements (15 credits)

Students completing the Agile Concentration will select five (5) courses from the following list of courses:

IPM 6050	Agile Project Management	3
IPM 6060	Technology Project Leadership and Teamwork	3
IPM 6070	Mastering Tech Agile Applications	3
IPM 6080	Advanced Tech Agile Solutions	3
IPM 6090	Special Topics in IT/IS Project Management	3
IPM 7000	Artificial Intelligence in Project Management	3

IT Project Mgt - No Concentration Course Requirements (15 credits)

Students completing the general concentration will select five (5) courses from the following list of courses and electives:

IPM 6050	Agile Project Management	3
IPM 6060	Technology Project Leadership and Teamwork	3
IPM 6090	Special Topics in IT/IS Project Management	3
IPM 7000	Artificial Intelligence in Project Management	3

Elective List

Choose up to two graduate level courses (6 credits) from the following: IST (except IST 5000, IST 5500, IST 7060, MGT 6502, MGT 8000 ), DSN, CYB, SEC, EDT 6005, EDT 6010, EDT 6020,EDT 6035, EDT 6045, MSN 7741, MSN 6611, MBA 7305, MBA 6350, MGT, MPA, MHR, MOL, MCM, and MSP

Capstone Course Requirements (3 credits)

Requirements List

IPM 8100

IT/IS Project Management Integration/Capstone Course

Research Project Course Requirements (3 credits)

Requirements List

IPM 8101

Research in Information Technology Project Management