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Course Details

Accelerated MSM-Information Systems

Course Description

The successful collaboration between the various stakeholders in global software teams is now a necessity. Project management has assumed a key role in determining the success of information technology-based initiatives in this complex and dynamic environment. Most entry to medium level IT positions increasingly require some level of project management skills. The fast track proposal is designed for students in undergraduate information systems or related programs who are interested in pursuing graduate work with a project management emphasis. The goal of the program is to prepare students for eventual positions in strategic IT leadership.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

The MSM - Fast Track Information Systems option has been designed for students in undergraduate information systems or related programs such as Computer Science who are interested in pursuing graduate work with a project management emphasis. Additional requirements for students wishing to pursue this option include: Undergraduate degree in Information Systems (from AACSB accredited institution) or related fields with a Pre-MBA minor Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 with successful course completion in programming, database, and networking (B or better) Documented completion of an IS related internship (or other IS work experience) with a letter summarizing project and work scope from supervisor Letters of reference from undergraduate program director or faculty Undergraduate students who wish to count 6200:554 and 6500:520 toward their graduate degree may take these classes during their senior year and must receive a grade of B or better. These classes must be taken exclusive of students requirements toward the baccalaureate degree. Undergraduate degree must be completed at the most two years prior to planned date of program entry




Accelerated MSM-Information Systems THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON