Master of Science in Technology Management, Project and Program Management
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Master of Science in Technology Management, Specialization in Project and Program Management
The Master of Science in Technology Management with a specialization in Project and Program Management at NU is designed to prepare you for project management leadership positions in the technology field. You will explore key topics of leadership in Agile projects, leadership in project management, managing risk in projects, and program and portfolio management. 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 Project and Program 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.
Course Details
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:
Project managers must be able to create project plans that ensure the effective management of resources and communications. This course provides an examination of theories applied to leadership, resource, communications, procurement, and stakeholder management as they relate to information technology project management. During this course, you will examine project management theories and explore the differences between project management theory and reality as applied to different organizational cultures and dynamics. You will also explore conflict resolution strategies and develop a project communications plan.
This course provides an overview of agile principles aligned with internationally recognized standards and methodologies that are commonly used to support information technology efforts. During this course, you will explore agile approaches including Scrum, Crystal, Dynamic Systems Development Method, Lean, Kanban, and Feature-Driven frameworks. You will gain knowledge of Scrum processes and leadership, including teams and collaboration within technology projects. In addition, you will learn important techniques managing Sprints, user testing, and releasing usable code output. The course culminates with you managing the project to a successful close while adapting to changing needs.
Successful managers identify and manage risk within their organization and projects. In this course you will learn the Project Management Institute Standard for Risk Management. You will identify the principles of the Risk Management Framework within your organizations and projects. This includes ways to recognize and reduce exposure to risk. At the conclusion of this course, you will develop risk classification along with a list of known risks by reviewing project artifacts within your organization to plan for risk occurrences.
Portfolio and program managers must be proficient in simultaneously managing multiple projects and leveraging resources. This course covers various techniques for the management of project portfolios and programs involving diverse technical cross-functional teams. During this course, you will explore the challenges and risks associated with managing multiple projects, analyze different ways to successfully allocate resources across multiple projects, analyze the value and alignment of projects with strategic goals, and design a project management office (PMO) to add value to an organization.
Learning Outcomes
- 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 optimal style and format for the audience.
- Incorporate 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.