What Will I Learn in an IT Project Management Degree Program?

With this degree, you will be prepared for a career as an information technology professional. This program will teach you how to manage complex technological projects. You will learn skills in communication, critical thinking, leadership, management, marketing and technology.

BBA in Project Mgmt.	MBA in Project Mgmt.	MS in Project Mgmt.

What Can I Do With an IT Project Management Degree?

As a holder of this degree, you'll play a vital role in creating IT projects, including new software, security protocols, databases and networks. Through your work, you will ensure that projects are completed on time and on goal, within particular budgets and resources. You will most often work in a large business or government agency, but IT project managers will also find that there are many job opportunities available with software publishers. As you grow in your career, you may find that your project management role will lead to a promotion to chief technology officer within your organization.

What Is the Career Outlook for IT Project Management Degree Students?

Employment growth for managers in computer and information systems is expected to be faster than average for all occupations. This favorable job outlook is thanks to new applications of technology in the workplace and the need for more workers in this field. More and more managers are needed to oversee these workers, driving demand for qualified IT project management professionals. Job growth is the fastest in software publishing firms, data processing, hosting companies and health care. As a project management graduate, your average annual wage will be about $112,000.