Master's in Information Technology and Management

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Seeking a Master’s in Information Technology? The Bryan School’s Master of Science in Information Technology and Management program offers a wide range of concentrations, equipping you with the latest IT skills and knowledge. This top-ranked program is ideal for professionals aiming to advance their careers in global business by leveraging cutting-edge technology and developing advanced management skills for dynamic information environments.

Master’s in Information Technology and Management Program Distinctions

  • The Bryan School’s Master’s in Information Technology program is part of a prestigious institution recognized among the global top 1% of business schools with dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.
  • The program’s STEM-designated curriculum is aligned with major industry certifications, including SAS, SAP and Red Hat.
  • We also offer a doctoral minor in Information Systems, along with a range of powerful add-on post-baccalaureate certificates (PBCs). See below for more details on our PBC options.
  • Eligible UNCG undergraduate students pursuing the Bachelor’s in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management degree can also choose our Accelerated Master’s Program. AMP allows you to earn dual undergraduate and graduate credit for select courses, shortening your time to graduation with both your bachelor’s and your master’s degree in information technology and management.

Enhance Your Information Technology and Management Skills with Specialist Certifications

The Master’s in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) is highly customizable. Choose from 15 available elective courses you can explore as part of six concentrations. You can also apply them to one our available graduate certificates. These powerful certifications further enhance your marketability as an IT expert in specialized in-demand sectors: 

The Master’s in Information Technology and Management Student Experience

Ethical Leadership and Data-Driven Decision-Making  

As a Bryan School of Business and Economics student, you’ll be well versed in ethical leadership as a core practice. It’s a principle that underpins every program we offer, essential to every management professional. The M.S. in Information Technology and Management further develops your competencies in data-driven decision-making across the program, with courses like Organizing Data for Analytics, Principles of Enterprise Resource Planning Using SAP, IT-Driven Disruptive Innovation Management, Visualizing Data to Design Strategy, and many more. 

Become a Project Management Institute Certified Pro  

The M.S. in Information Technology and Management degree helps you develop a range of essential skills applicable across a wide range of sectors. No matter which elective, concentration, or certificate path you choose, a strong focus on building project management expertise is at the core of the program. This includes a capstone course on Project Management for Dynamic Environments, which allows you to apply for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), a gateway to earning your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification — two powerful career assets from the renowned Project Management Institute.

Flexibility Built-In: Online or In-Person Options That Suit You 

The Master’s in Information Technology and Management degree is designed with working professionals in mind. Whether full-time or part-time, on-campus or online, thesis or non-thesis, you have a range of options that fit earning this powerful degree with your work and life demands and future career aspirations. When you choose to supplement your MSITM with one of our eight professional graduate certificate options, all are offered fully online and part-time for even more convenience. And if you’re earning your online Master’s in Information Technology and Management, you’ll enjoy the same suite of powerful student support and career service resources as our on-campus students. Plus, our online MSITM is top-ranked statewide and nationally by U.S. News and World Report.

After Graduating with your Master’s in Information Technology and Management

Graduates of UNCG’s Master’s in Information Technology and Management go on to careers including: 

  • IT manager 
  • Data management specialist  
  • Business analyst
  • IT analyst   
  • Security analyst 
  • Network optimization manager 
  • IT director 
  • Data scientist 
  • Information business analyst 
  • Systems engineer 
  • Software developer
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Chief Technology Officer 
  • Business solutions analyst
  • Chief Information Security Officer 

FAQs about the M.s. in Information Technology and Management

Pursuing a Master’s in Information Technology (IT) is a valuable and rewarding journey, with salaries for degreed professionals trending higher than the general average. Even entry-level positions in the field pay well — Payscale lists an average salary for MSIT-related careers at about $87,869. Although the coursework may be rigorous, you’ll develop essential skills in areas such as network management, software engineering, and data analytics. With the support of experienced faculty and a hands-on learning environment, you’ll graduate from a program like UNCG’s Master’s in Information Technology and Management ready for leadership roles in IT, such as Chief Information Officer (CIO), IT manager, or Chief Technology Officer (CTO). 

Information technology professionals are often tasked with identifying new solutions or troubleshooting existing issues and roadblocks in IT environments. A master’s degree is a lifelong credential that helps you advance in this increasingly complex field by gaining deep technical expertise and interdisciplinary skills. UNCG’s M.S. in Information and Technology and Management adds deep project management and leadership proficiency to these technical skills, as well as a range of available professional certifications across a broad range of IT-driven business sectors. 

Popular master’s in IT courses include Information Systems Analysis, Information Technology Management, and Business Data Management. You’ll find in-depth courses in these areas and more with UNCG’s M.S. in Information Technology and Management. 

Currently, the most in-demand master’s degrees include Business Administration, Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, Human Resources Management, and many healthcare-related master’s degrees. 

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