Master of Computer Information Technology with Emphasis in Project Management
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff Campus
USA,Arizona
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 26,479/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 65 FREE
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USA, Arizona
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1899
Total Students: 29,569 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States
Master of Computer Information Technology with Emphasis in Project Management
Program Overview
The CIT Master’s program prepares students to advance their careers in the information technology domain as technology supervisors and project managers, business analysts, lead coders and designers, and researchers. Given the pervasiveness of technology worldwide, students outside the information technology domain may weave their prior industry experience with information technology theories, processes, and best practices to take on roles within the information technology industry. Students who would benefit most from completing this degree include individuals pursuing career advancement in the computer information technology domain as well as individuals transitioning their careers from non-technical backgrounds to the computer information technology domain.
The program emphasizes skills related to the interplay between computer information technology and its supervision, the organizational and human impact of technology, technical innovations, the global reach of technology, and research and associated methods as applied to the computer information technology domain. Theories and models associated with computer information technology, best practices, and current research and examples will provide students with learning experiences rooted in both theory and application of computer information technology concepts and methods to solve business problems. Students will also develop skills associated with critical thinking and reading, reflection, research, analysis, problem solving, and technical and scholarly writing.
Project Management Emphasis
- Examine key project management theories, project manager roles, and project management frameworks and apply those concepts to information technology project management;
- Outline the key components of the PMBOK or Project Management Body of Knowledge;
- Apply project management techniques to initiate an information technology project;
- Examine the implications for making ethical decisions when managing information technology professionals as well as information technology projects;
- Create a project charter appropriate for an information technology project scenario;
- Analyze the components of a project scope document and how it applies to information technology project management;
- Explain how a project schedule is constructed based on a WBS, project scope, and resource requirements and techniques for project time management;
- Evaluate tools and methods for scheduling project deliverables and apply those concepts, including a Work Breakdown Structure, to identify roles and scheduling resources for information technology project scenarios;
- Create a project scope document for an approved information technology project charter;
- Create a transition plan appropriate for an information technology project scenario;
- Evaluate methods for managing information technology project related human capital including motivational theories, conflict management techniques, methods for building team cohesiveness, conflict management techniques, and communications tools;
- Apply communication strategies to relay complex information technology concepts to both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organization including remote/offsite project team members;
- Create an internal/external communication plan appropriate for an information technology project scenario;
- Evaluate types of costs and their relevance to information technology project management, and apply project cost estimating methods to information technology projects;
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 65 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 26,479 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff Campus
CAD 17,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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