Information Technology is critical to nearly every organization in every industry—leading to a growing demand for talented professionals who excel in technical skills and in business. This online degree program combines the worlds of technology and business strategy through a multidisciplinary curriculum. You’ll take courses in data science and enterprise security while also gaining competency in areas like finance and IT project management, all aimed to prepare you to become an information technology leader in any industry.

You will also earn your degree from the University of Wisconsin, one of the largest and most widely respected public higher education systems in the country. This program is part of a multi-campus collaboration, which means you’ll learn from expert faculty from across the UW System, each with their own industry connections. The online format offers working adults like you a flexible, convenient way to pursue an advanced degree.

Discover what new, advanced opportunities are ahead with a Master of Science in Information Technology Management.

DEGREE OVERVIEW

The UW IT Management program partners with an advisory board of industry professionals who support program development, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-life IT management challenges. Their continual input helps ensure course content meets today’s employers’ needs in this rapidly evolving field.

AN INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD

SEIZE NEW OPPORTUNITIESIN IT LEADERSHIP

A UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN DEGREE

STAND OUT WITH A RESPECTED UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN DEGREE

Where you earn your degree matters. University of Wisconsin institutions are among the most recognized and respected in the country. Upon graduation, you will receive your Master of Science from one of five University of Wisconsin campuses: UW-La Crosse, UW Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Stevens Point, or UW-Superior. Your degree and transcripts will be identical to those earned by on-campus students.

ENJOY A FLEXIBLE AND SUPPORTIVE EDUCATION

Though this is an online program, UW IT Management students are supported by a student success coach, your point person for the program. Faculty are also just a message away. Students often say the online format is a natural fit and a big factor in their ability to earn a degree while balancing work and family responsibilities.

LEARN FROM EXPERT UW FACULTY

All UW IT Management master’s courses are developed and taught by expert faculty from across the UW System. Their diverse yet complementary specialities in data science, finance, communications, information systems, IT operations, enterprise security, project management and more have been integrated into courses. The result is a truly multidisciplinary curriculum.

GAIN SKILLS YOU CAN USE EVERYDAY

Designed with the help of industry professionals, the IT Management master’s program teaches relevant competencies valued by today’s employers. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to:

• Streamline workflows and enhance system reliability at your workplace following coursework in cloud computing

• Make data-driven IT decisions for your organization after learning fundamentals in data analysis

• Effectively present IT strategies to business leaders with new skills gained in your communication course, and much more.

Information Technology can be found in any industry and is often a critical function of business, offering companies technological and operational efficiency, product support, and more. With this growing field comes a host of new opportunities for IT professionals, specifically as IT departments seek versatile managers to lead their information technology teams.

In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), information technology manager jobs are projected to grow 10% between 2019 and 2029. While the industry proves it has capacity for a growing number of IT management professionals through an increase in jobs, there aren’t enough skilled candidates to meet this demand. And a career in IT Management not only has great growth potential, but it comes with financial benefits. According to Salary Expert the national average annual salary for IT Managers is $96,000.

The University of Wisconsin aims to help fill the hiring gap of skilled IT professionals with the online Master of Science in Information Technology Management. The degree is designed for individuals who seek to advance their careers in IT leadership and fill roles such as IT director, IT project manager, information systems manager, senior developer, and even CTO or CIO.

CAREERS

CURRICULUM

The UW IT Management curriculum is designed and taught by the same UW faculty who teach on campus. You will take 11 three-credit courses online, plus a one-credit capstone preparation course prior to satisfying the final three-credit capstone course completed at a real workplace. As part of your degree, you will receive access to a Virtual Lab, which lets you remotely access dozens of tools such as SQL Server and Tableau.

See course descriptions at uwex.wisconsin.edu/itmanagement.

CAPSTONE

For the final course, the capstone experience, you will apply what you’ve learned in the program to develop a project and get hands-on experience at a real workplace. Each project is tailored to a student’s interests and career goals and often leads to job opportunities and professional connections. Graduates of UW Extended Campus online programs have performed capstone projects for organizations such as GE Healthcare and the Green Bay Packers.

ITM 700

ITM 705

ITM 710

ITM 715

ITM 720

ITM 725

ITM 730

Communications for IT Professionals

Leading the IT Function

Finance for IT Managers

Data Science

Cloud Computing and Enterprise Applications

Enterprise Security

Agile and Traditional IT Project Management

ITM 735

ITM 740

ITM 745

ITM 750

ITM 754

ITM 755

Business Analysis and System Development

IT Operations

IT Governance, Ethics & Regulatory Compliance

Evaluation of Emerging Technologies

Capstone Preparation

Capstone

COURSES

GET MORE INFO Get in touch with an enrollment adviser who can answer your questions, help you decide if this program is a good fit, and, when you're ready, walk you through the application process.

Call 1-877-895-3276Email learn@uwex.eduuwex.wisconsin.edu/itmanagement

The same flat-rate tuition is offered to both Wisconsin residents and students who live out of state.

Financial aid and may be available to you and is awarded by your campus.

Visit uwex.wisconsin.edu/itmanagement for up-to-date tuition and financial aid information.

TUITION

$31,450 Total for 37 Credits

$850 Per Credit

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0¹

Official college transcripts

Completed coursework with a “C” or better – or demonstrate sufficient knowledge – in programming (object oriented, modern language), database, and computer networking²

Your resume

Two letters of recommendation (can be professional or academic)

Up to 1,000 word statement of personal intent describing your decision to pursue the degree and what you believe you will bring to the information technology field

Campuses may waive some of these requirements as part of the comprehensive application process.¹ The GMAT and GRE are not required. ² Program academic directors have the option to waive a prerequisite based, in part, on student work experience and background. Technical certifications such as Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, Cisco or professional experience may be used in lieu of formal coursework to demonstrate proficiency at the discretion of the academic advisor at the student’s home campus.