Learn to Lead IT.

11 Courses. 31 Credits. 100% Online.

Whether your experience is technology-focused or based in business, you’ll find that this curriculum focuses on the evolving relationship between information technology and business strategy, positioning you for success in roles such as IT director, IT project manager, senior developer, senior software engineer, and even CTO or CIO.

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Get further, faster with our unique stackable certificate graduate program

Our IT Management program is structured in three stand-alone, stackable certificates  There are no course prerequisites, so you can customize which certificate to complete when it’s most beneficial to your career. Each certificate can be completed in two semesters, granting you quick results to fast-track your career advancement. Complete all three, add a capstone experience, and you earn your master’s. 

Where IT Meets Business

IT Leadership Graduate Certificate

3 Courses. 9 Credits.

Gain skills that will help you align technology with business strategy and learn how to plan, strategize, and lead IT functions within your organization, no matter the industry.

Strategic Technology Solutions

Enterprise Infrastructure Graduate Certificate

3 Courses. 9 Credits.

Gain advanced technology skills you need to manage technology services that are functionally vital for organizations. This certificate is a reliable credential to launch you into management or a stepping stone for those hoping to transition into the tech field.

 

Technology Project Management

IT Operations Graduate Certificate

3 Courses. 9 Credits.

Gain the project management skills you need to be an expert technology project manager. Learn business analysis, how to streamline workflows and enhance system reliability, and much more.

Program Features

  • Gain competencies in business, technology, and leadership through coursework in finance, project management, data science, enterprise security, cloud computing, and more
  • Optimize your time and budget by quickly earning certificates as marketable credentials
  • Enjoy the flexibility of online courses and complete assignments when it’s convenient for you
  • Receive dedicated support from your success coach
  • Learn from expert faculty across the UW System
  • Earn a degree from a UW institution, among the most recognized and respected in the country

Growing Demand for IT Management

IT departments across industries are rapidly expanding. In fact, top IT management positions are expected to see a national growth rate of 16% from 2021 to 2031. While the industry proves it has capacity for a growing number of IT management professionals, there aren’t enough skilled candidates to meet this demand. Qualify yourself for these positions and seize new opportunities in IT leadership with a master’s in IT management.

 

Benefit from UW Campus Collaboration

The UW Master of Science in Information Technology Management degree is a collaboration between five UW campuses, giving you access to top talent and the collective resources of the UW System. You will take online courses taught by esteemed faculty from all five UW campuses, each contributing diverse expertise from fields including information systems, business administration, communications, and computing.