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The Project Management master’s degree specialty through the Information and Communications Technology program is offered online or on campus at the University of Denver in the evenings, or in a combination of both, to meet the needs of busy adults. Combine information and communication technology skills with a project management and business background and become a proficient leader within the IT field. Receive hands-on, practical instruction from professional practitioners who work in the fields they teach on the tools and techniques of effective project management. Learn how to develop a clear plan that places a project in the context of an organization’s strategic plan, while considering the implications information and communication technologies present in any given project.

Earned online or on campus in the evenings, or in a combination of both, the ICT master’s in Project Management allows students to become adept in project management software, develop comprehensive risk management plans, and manage complex, large−scale projects. By receiving an in-depth background in ICT industry structures and concepts, along with applied lessons on project management techniques, students earn an unparalleled education that prepares them to be leaders in business, non−profit, or government. With technical skills and a strategic business background, you’ll meet current industry demands, plus the demands of tomorrow.

Graduates of the Project Management program will gain a firm grasp on converging information and communication technologies and learn to understand the fundamentals of each sector. Recognizing how each IT subject connects to one another, from information security systems to geographic information systems, will give students the competitive edge needed in this dynamic industry. The content for this concentration has been developed to parallel the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) “Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK® Guide) and the unique curriculum prepares students to succeed on the PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam. Customize your Information and Communications Technology master’s degree through the innovative Professional Options Curriculum using our convenient online degree builder tool, which allows you to select courses that cater to your specific career needs.

This degree prepares students to:

• Understand the basic principles of project management and become proficient in the use of project management software


• Be prepared to deal with the legal ramifications of running a complex project


• Develop a comprehensive risk management plan for a project


• Manage the complexity inherent in large-scale projects


• Develop a plan that clearly places a project in the context of an organization’s strategic plan


• Prepare to pass the PMI® Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam

Information and Communications Technology Outcomes

This program prepares students to:

• Define an enterprise architecture including hardware, software, databases, and communications networks and protocols
• Evaluate, select, and apply software design and development methodologies that incorporate software development, acquisition, and/or re-use
• Identify the operational and economic impact of system architecture and software applications in areas such as computer processing, data communications, network design, and software maintenance and support
• Apply best project management practices
• Apply good design processes and methods to develop production-quality systems
• Plan and evaluate, select, and apply appropriate systems and software quality assurance methods and tools
• Lead and coach others in the development of systems and software components
• Communicate effectively with technical peers, management, customers, and end-users
• Assess current and emerging telecommunications technologies
• Identify practices in information assurance

Careers in Project Management

Titles
Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Program Lead, Business Manager, IT Specialist, IT Business Analyst, Senior Consultant, Program Manager, Director, Project Scheduler.

Duties
Communication, management, planning, strategy, development, collaboration, analysis, monitoring, marketing, review and evaluation, troubleshooting, presenting.

Outlook
There is a growing shortage of project management talent, according to the Project Management Institute, and 1.2 million project management jobs will need to be filled each year through 2016 particularly for healthcare, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The project management field is growing, especially for high-tech sectors. The outlook for computer and information systems managers is excellent, with a 16% job growth rate in the next 5 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.