The skills needed by today's informational technology leaders span multiple disciplines not typically available through traditional business or computer science programs. The Master of Arts in Information Technology (IT) Leadership program seeks to prepare working IT professionals with real world expertise to lead technology initiatives within their organizations, professions, and business sectors. We offer one of the few programs of its kind to be offered online.
It has become more important than ever to have a working knowledge of technology and interpersonal leadership skills to recognize and capitalize on trends that can impact businesses. When solving IT problems, we believe it is key to have in-depth knowledge of software development, IT strategy, leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
Our IT Leadership program prepares you to implement advanced software systems and emphasizes the use of IT to solve business issues in the struggles companies have applying new technology in the workplace. You gain a solid technology theory foundation and real-world application to understand emerging technologies. Graduates will be skilled at identifying and analyzing informational technology and organizational problems; creating innovative solutions; and making correct, ethical decisions at the times they are most important.
Through this program learn the technical, analytical, and leadership skills you need to develop and implement successful IT solutions.
Know the technology: network planning and implementation, wireless design and development, advanced web design, distributed computing and middleware technologies, advanced Java, object-oriented systems, IT infrastructure, advanced database systems.
Think critically: analyze user needs, project trends, design and deploy business solutions, understand the organizational issues, integrate systems for quality information and decision-making.
Lead with confidence and integrity: communicate effectively across the organization, make persuasive presentations, bridge multiple stakeholders, manage change, make decisions grounded in values and ethics.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the IT Leadership program at The College of St. Scholastica, the graduate will be able to:
Analyze, design, and construct IT solutions that address the complex needs of organizations.
Select and apply appropriate software tools and methods for organizational solutions.
Communicate complex ideas through oral presentations and written documents.
Effectively lead and manage IT professionals.
Take an active role in establishing an organizational culture that embraces the ethical use of information technologies.
Thrive professionally in an environment that is undergoing fundamental change.
Format
The 37 semester credit program is offered in an online format, which allows professionals to maintain their current employment status while enhancing their knowledge and skills. Students will take the core courses as a cohort while the elective courses will generally contain students from multiple cohorts. The IT Leadership can be completed in as little as 18 months by taking 3 courses per semester. The program begins and ends with a weekend symposium on the Duluth campus or at a convenient geographical site for the cohort group.
Program Director
Brandon Olson, MA CIS Graduate Program Director Department of Computer Information Systems College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, MN 55811
For more information, call 888-298-4723 or fill out the online inquiry form.
