Master of Science in Technology
Management, General Management
NO Residency
NO Group Work
100% Online Learning
Master of Science in Technology Management, Specialization in General Management
The Master of Science in Technology Management with a specialization in General Management at National University focuses on developing the knowledge and skills needed to oversee and manage technology management professionals. You will explore key topics of leadership in Agile projects, cybersecurity, risk management, concepts of data science, quality management, and contingency planning and incidents. You will be exposed to activities that highlight services to optimize operations and justify fiscal resources required to meet the strategic and operational technology needs of the enterprise. Finally, you will conduct activities to incorporate strategic operational and project planning and management into the implementation of IT solutions.
Why Earn Your Master’s in General Management with National University?
Unmatched Flexibility
NU offers weekly course starts, no scheduled lecture hours, no group assignments, weekly assignments, and the ability to schedule courses around your personal and professional obligations.
100% Doctoral Faculty
No matter the degree level you pursue, you can rest assured that you will be mentored by doctors in your field of study.
Individual Based Engagement
At NU, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with your professors, receiving personalized mentoring.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Technology Management is a 30-credit program comprising 15 core credits, 12 specialization credits, and 3 capstone credits. Graduates must complete 30 credit hours.
Students will select a discipline-specific specialization that complements the core coursework. The MSTM program prepares students to be forward-thinking, strategically aligned organizational leaders.
Students assume full responsibility for understanding the program’s foundational, specialization, and capstone requirements. Switching programs after completing coursework may result in reevaluation, monetary loss, loss of credit hours, and/or the need to take additional credit hours. Students’ Academic and Finance Counselor can assist with any questions related to program requirements.
The University may accept up to 12 semester credit hours of graduate coursework completed at an accredited college or university toward the Master of Science in Technology Management, provided the coursework is completed with a grade of “B” or better. Courses considered for transfer must mirror courses in the program. The Dean of the School of Technology and Engineering must approve any courses considered for transfer. See the Transfer Credit Policy for additional information.
Total Requirements for Specialization (4 courses; 12 semester credit hours)
Students must choose four courses from the list:
As more applications and data are migrated to the cloud and mobile environments, risks, threats, and vulnerabilities are on the rise. IT professionals must be able to establish protection mechanisms to support secure hardware configurations and implementations. During this course, you will study the concepts and application of cybersecurity, privacy, and information protection frameworks in IT environments. You will also explore the standards, mechanisms, tools, and policies needed to protect data and network infrastructures from internal and external cybersecurity threats.
Data science is a dynamic subject, with new techniques of analysis and visualization of data to provide insights continually under development. During this introductory course, you will learn about data science applications such as supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, statistical models, data visualization, and the data science life cycle. This course introduces you to commonly used data science technologies and platforms. You will also explore relevant legal, ethical, and privacy issues affecting data management, analysis, and reporting in today’s technology environments
The effective implementation of quality management practices for process improvement is necessary for organizations to be successful. During this course, you will explore systematic approaches to Total Quality Management to improve organizational performance and meet management and customer expectations. You will study quality assessment models and Lean Six Sigma tools, such as business process modeling and business process reengineering, to eliminate waste, increase performance, and meet standard requirements. You will also develop and present a quality management plan.
Due to the continued demonstration of weaknesses in most information systems and cloud environments because of malicious computer attacks, natural disasters, and human error, the demand has increased for information security practitioners to develop contingency plans, incident response plans, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity plans. During this course, you will study the management of events to trigger appropriate actions. You will also learn to analyze risks, evaluate and develop recovery strategies, and manage issues associated with rapid response and recovery activities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate applied knowledge of technical management and leadership.
- Manage IT systems and services to optimize operation.
- Justify the fiscal resources required to meet the enterprise’s strategic and operational technology needs.
- Interpret technical concepts in the most appropriate style and format for the audience.
- Integrate strategic, operational, and project planning and management into the implementation of IT solutions.
Program Disclosure
Successful completion and attainment of National University degrees do not lead to automatic or immediate licensure, employment, or certification in any state/country. The University cannot guarantee that any professional organization or business will accept a graduate’s application to sit for any certification, licensure, or related exam for the purpose of professional certification.
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NU graduates will be subject to additional requirements on a program, certification/licensure, employment, and state-by-state basis that can include one or more of the following items: internships, practicum experience, additional coursework, exams, tests, drug testing, earning an additional degree, and/or other training/education requirements.
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National University degrees do not guarantee employment or salary of any kind. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to review desired job positions to review degrees, education, and/or training required to apply for desired positions. Prospective students should monitor these positions as requirements, salary, and other relevant factors can change over time.