Master's in Information Technology Management
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A Curriculum Designed for Future Information Technology Leaders

The Master’s in Information Technology Management program from Georgetown University is designed with flexibility for adult learners, offering both online and on-campus formats as well as full- and part-time schedules. Earn a specialized degree by choosing electives from one of four focus areas or take courses from each focus to graduate with a generalized degree.  

Georgetown’s program explores topics at the forefront of technology management, including security, data governance, and cloud computing. You’ll complete a hands-on Capstone for career-ready skills and graduate in as little as 15 months, prepared to advance in your IT career.

Program Formats

The IT Management program is available online and on campus. You can opt to take classes in either format or through a combination of both.

  • On-Campus Format: In the on-campus format, classes are held at the same times every week at our campus in D.C.
  • Online Format: The online master’s has the same curriculum as the on-campus format and offers access to all of the same University resources. In this format, you’ll be able to watch lectures and complete assignments on your own schedule.

You’ll also have the flexibility to earn your degree at a pace that suits your schedule:

  • Full-time students typically take 9 credits (3 courses) during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Part-time students typically take 3 to 6 credits (1 to 2 courses) during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Although students are not required to take credits during the summer semester, they have the option of registering for one or more courses in order to continue their progress year-round.

Focus Areas

The IT Management program requires four elective courses (12 credits). Students can choose to take four courses across the four areas of focus (generalist profile) or take all four elective courses in one area of focus (specialization profile).

  • Project Management: Develop the strategies you need to effectively iterate towards better end products and services. Students who take all four elective courses in this focus area will also earn the Graduate Certificate in Lean & Agile Practices.
  • Business Intelligence: Harness and integrate data analytics to support decision-making and competitive intelligence. Students who take all four elective courses in this focus area will also earn the Graduate Certificate in Competitive Business Intelligence.
  • Cybersecurity: Master the specialized skills needed to prevent and mitigate cyber risks through an accelerated, customizable curriculum. Students who take all four elective courses in this focus area will also earn the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management.
  • AI & Digital Technology: Drive enterprise modernization by leveraging AI, cloud computing, and mobile technologies, with a focus on strategic innovation, governance frameworks, and user-centered digital solutions.

To earn a Master’s in IT Management, you must successfully complete 12 courses (36 credits total), including those listed below. View the Course Schedule to learn which classes are available during the current and upcoming semesters.

Core courses (6 credits total):

  • MPIT 5000 Ethics in Technology Management
  • MPIT 7990 Capstone Course

Foundation courses (18 credits total):

  • MPIT 5650 Strategic Planning & Financial Management
  • MPIT 5600 Introduction to IT Management
  • MPIT 5700 Requirement Analysis and System Design
  • MPIT 5750 Enterprise Modernization
  • MPIT 5800 Communication for IT Managers
  • MPIT 5850 IT and Data Governance Strategy

Elective courses (12 credits total):

Students can choose to take four courses (12 credits) across the areas of focus (generalist profile) or take all four elective courses in one area of focus (specialization profile). If students decide to specialize in project management, business intelligence, or cybersecurity, they will be eligible to receive a graduate certificate upon completion of the required coursework (See Appendix B: Required Courses for Each Graduate Certificate). The graduate certificate will then be notated on the student’s transcript.

The three graduate certificates are:

Lean and Agile Practices (12 credits)

  • Agile Project Management Fundamentals
  • Lean-Agile with Scrum and Kanban
  • Agile Frameworks for Lean Enterprises
  • DevOps Essentials

Cybersecurity Risk Management (choose up to 12 credits)

  • Information Security
  • Cybersecurity Governance Frameworks
  • Information Assurance and Risk Management
  • Security Architecture and Design
  • Information Security Laws and Regulatory Compliance
  • Communication Strategy for Information Security Professionals
  • Disruptive Technology and Organizational Change

Competitive Business Intelligence (12 credits)

  • Competitive Intelligence Organizational Design
  • Global Competitive Intelligence
  • Information Management for Competitive Intelligence
  • Business Intelligence, Big Data & Analytics

Accreditation

All programs offered by Georgetown University are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

STEM OPT Extension

This program is eligible for a 24-month Optional Practical Training extension for degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM OPT) for qualified F-1 visa students.

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