Information Technology Leadership, Master of Science (MSITL)

Program Requirements

 

MSITL Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on their undergraduate degree or credits earned at another institution. Each student will get a personalized evaluation of their academic history to ensure they take only the courses they need to complete their degree. Foundation courses that are not required do not need to be replaced by another course in the program.

ACC 500	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	3
IT 501	IT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS	3
IT 520	TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, RISK MANAGEMENT, & CYBERSECURITY LEADERSHIP	3
MGT 502	FOUNDATIONS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS	3
MKT 550	MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS	3

MSITL Core Classes

COM 510	LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION	3
IT 502	LEADERSHIP FOR TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS	3
IT 505	GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE	3
IT 506	IT LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY	3
IT 551	PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS	3
IT 599	CAPSTONE	3
QM 520	BUSINESS ANALYTICS	3

Concentrations

Choose one concentration:

Executive Leadership (EL)

IT 565	CYBERSECURITY FOR LEADERSHIP	3
IT 566	SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT	3
IT 567	BUSINESS CONTINUITY, RESILIENCE, AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT	3
IT 575	NETWORK AND ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE	3

Global Project and Program Management (GPM)

IT 552	PROJECT PROGRAM AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT	3
IT 553	PRODUCT PROGRAM AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT	3
IT 554	AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
IT 555	GLOBAL PROJECT LEADERSHIP	3

MSITL Additional Electives (if needed)

Choose from the approved MSITL electives listed above.

Notes:
Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy multiple requirements.

No more than six credits allowed in directed study, practicum, and/or internship.

Electives or concentrations from subsequent catalogs are permitted.

Online Course Orientation
The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a master’s degree from Walsh College.

• Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.
• Earn a minimum 33 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 15 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 18 semester credit hours of core and concentration credits in residence in the MSITL program.
• Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted towards graduation.
• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.
• Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
• Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the portal and clicking on “My Progress.”