Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) IT Project Management
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
12 master's courses
11 weeks long
$ 2490
Cost per course
Flexible learning
Online and in-person programs at select campuses, subject to availability
Why earn a degree in IT project management from Strayer?
Implementing emerging technology in the workplace is mission-critical for modern businesses – this online degree program can help you learn to apply effective project management skills to help improve your company and your career.
Drive tech objectives and keep business goals on track
Keeping pace with IT innovations is essential to successful businesses. With a master’s in IT project management from Strayer, you can help plan, execute and monitor IT projects, ensuring initiatives stay on course and meet organizational strategies. You’ll gain technical and project management skills, setting you on the path to help make an impact in corporations, educational institutions and other organizations.
Skills you’ll learn with a Strayer MSIS, IT Project Management concentration
A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in IT project management while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Create IT project integration plans, activities and schedules for applications.
- Learn to maintain applications and interact with internal and external partners.
- Conduct a quantitative analysis of project risks and opportunities, including the triggering events.
- Compare the frameworks, standards and guidelines for managing software projects.
- Use project management software to optimize the IT project management process.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) in IT Project Management cost breakdown
- 12 courses, $2490 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $150 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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Opportunities to save on tuition
$4K Alumni Master’s Scholarship
If you’re a Strayer University Alumni and ready to pursue a master’s degree, our Alumni Scholarship can save you $4,000. All you need to do is register for an eligible Strayer graduate program, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater and meet eligibility requirements.
50% off Master’s Scholarship
Enroll in two master’s courses, get 50% off tuition. Summer or fall 2025 term only.*
*Eligibility rules, restrictions and exclusions apply.
Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship
Ready to earn an affordable Strayer degree? Admitted Strayer or JWMI students who are employed in certain civic roles or volunteer for a nonprofit may be eligible to receive 25% off tuition for the duration of their program.
What coursework do you need to specialize in IT project management?
When it comes to business technology, success is in the details. Learning how to plan, execute and monitor IT projects can help a business meet its technology objectives. View all courses.
All MSIS students take a set list of required courses. The remaining credits come from their choice of concentration.
Required MSIS courses
Presents the application of risk management strategies to identify, analyze, and mitigate the full range of project risks in order to ensure project success. Examines the six risk management processes outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide: risk management planning, risk identification, qualitative risk analysis, quantitative risk analysis, risk response planning and risk monitoring and control.
This course provides advanced topics in implementing Agile project management and coaching techniques into an overall business strategy. The course will focus on leadership and coaching strategies in an Agile practice with topics including delivery frameworks, values, principle and practice.
This course examines the techniques and frameworks in managing teams and leading software development projects. Students will be presented with the methods, tools and techniques of software project management with emphasis on leadership qualities.
This course provides an integrated approach to system analysis and design processes. Students will explore advanced topics to evaluate and select system development methodologies and design system solutions. The role of effective interpersonal communication techniques and integration practices with users and user systems is emphasized.
This course covers the concepts, issues, principles and techniques for managing organizational data resources. Topics include the strategic information requirements of organizations, modeling those requirements using conceptual data modeling techniques, verifying the structural characteristics with normalization and converting the conceptual data models into physical databases. Emphasis will be placed on the application and strategic use of database systems.
This course is an integrative capstone course for the Master of Science in Information Systems program. Students will examine and address real-world projects and problems and apply project management techniques to create practical solutions. The course takes an integrative and senior management approach to address the integration of a broad range of technologies inclusive of databases, security, networking, computer infrastructure and human computer interaction.
What can you do with an MSIS, IT Project Management degree?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the information systems field.
Versatile skills for your future
The IT project management concentration can provide the skills to help you plan, implement and oversee IT projects.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Oversee projects to guarantee they meet budget, timeline and scope expectations.
- Schedule and lead meetings for IT projects.
- Create implementation strategies that incorporate cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI) analyses.
- Conduct risk assessments and create response strategies.
- Collect, analyze and summarize trends and information to include in project status reports.
- Manage day-to-day department operations by assessing workflow, determining priorities and setting deadlines.
- Address issues with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors and others.
- Organize and coordinate project tasks based on project plans.
- Provide technical support when computer issues arise.
- Keep up with the latest tech developments.
- Create goals, policies and procedures for an organization.
- Review an organization’s technology use and suggest ways to improve it, including hardware and software upgrades.
- Examine and authorize system charts and programs before putting them into action.
- Determine project feasibility and requirements based on data processing proposals.
- Manage the operational budget and monitor expenditures.
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Apply for your IT Project Management degree today
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Fall classes start on October 6
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Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Transfer up to four eligible classes from a prior college or university to your master’s degree, saving time and money.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
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