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Master of Applied Science: Information Technology Management Option

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What are the career opportunities with this degree?
This degree will help you move into IT management roles within any organization.

Is there a high demand for this field?
Yes. The government agencies, businesses and industries in St. Joseph, the Midwest and the nation are all experiencing an ever increasing reliance upon information technology in conducting their affairs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook cites the need for managers of computational information systems to grow at a much faster rate than the average rate for all occupations through the year 2012.

How does this degree prepare me for a career?
The courses are designed to provide a balance between management skills and technical expertise. You will learn to manage people and projects as well as gain a broader knowledge base of important IT issues including networking, software integration and security.