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Information Technology Management

Become an IT Leader

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Gain the knowledge to excel in IT leadership roles with a three-course certificate or a full master’s degree.

The fully-online University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Information Technology Management program is designed for working professionals. It equips you with essential skills in communication, leadership, business analysis, project management, and finance — skills that will drive your career forward.

Choose between three-course certificate options or the full master’s degree, all available online and on your own schedule.

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Earn your Master's Degree in
Information Technology Management!

Complete all three of the certificates below plus the capstone project 

Graduate Certificate

IT Leadership

  • Develop ethical, inclusive leadership skills grounded in IT governance, equity, and cultural responsiveness to drive meaningful organizational impact.
  • Gain practical expertise in budgeting and project scheduling by designing, analyzing, and aligning technology budgets with real-world initiatives.
  • Enhance your ability to engage diverse stakeholders through advanced communication strategies informed by change management, evidence-based decision making, and crucial conversations.

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Graduate Certificate

Enterprise Infrastructure

  • Drive ethical and secure IT practices by aligning governance strategies with regulations and applying security controls to protect organizational information assets.
  • Design and implement infrastructure solutions that support strategic goals, ensure compliance, and improve operational performance across the enterprise.
  • Leverage data and technology insights to solve organizational challenges, inform decisions, and create lasting competitive advantages.

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Graduate Certificate

IT Operations

  • Drive success in IT environments by demonstrating organizational leadership, managing collaborative teams, and aligning technology governance with regulatory and ethical standards.
  • Support strategic decision-making through budget development and oversight, stakeholder communication, and the creation of compliant technology policies and procedures.
  • Transform data into impact by analyzing technical and organizational challenges to recommend innovative, competitive solutions.

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Career outlook

What jobs are there?

Employment in computer and information technology occupations is expected to grow significantly faster than the average for all fields from 2023 to 2033, with an estimated 356,700 annual openings due to job growth and worker turnover, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

 What salary can I expect to make?

The median annual wage for these roles was $104,420 in May 2023, well above the overall median for all occupations of $48,060, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Why choose the University of Wisconsin Online IT Management program?

Develop a well-rounded skill set

You will gain skills in business, technology, and leadership through coursework in key areas such as finance, project management, data science, enterprise security, and cloud computing.

Experience the convenience of 100% online learning

Complete assignments and coursework on your own schedule, whenever it’s most convenient for you.

Receive personalized support

A dedicated student success coach will help you navigate your academic journey and stay on track.

Learn from expert faculty

Program faculty bring real-world experience and knowledge from across the Universities of Wisconsin, ensuring you gain valuable insights from leading professionals.

Earn a respected degree

Universities of Wisconsin institutions are known for academic excellence and have a national reputation.

Start your program without delay

No GRE or GMAT tests are required for admission, allowing you to begin your academic journey right away.

Featured courses

  • Communications for IT Professionals
    ITM 700 | 3 credits
    This course focuses on developing communication skills for IT professionals. Students learn how to deliver effective presentations, conduct crucial conversations with stakeholders, and develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills emphasizing cultural sensitivity, diversity, and ethics. Students also conduct relevant research and critically evaluate information to make informed evidence-based decisions. Prerequisite: admission to Information Technology Management Program. Consent of department. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
  • Leading the IT Function
    ITM 705 | 3 credits
    This course focuses on the differences between and application of management and leadership theories in an IT environment. Utilizing an array of assessment activities, students identify and understand one's own personal assets and liabilities to become an effective leader and agent of change in a complex adaptive system. Prerequisite: admission to Information Technology Management Program. Consent of department. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
  • Finance for IT Managers
    ITM 710 | 3 credits
    This course frames financial decisions within general and project accounting principles. Topics include: pro forma financial statements, time value of money, cash flows and equivalence, depreciation, net present value, rate of return, and ratio analysis. Students prepare budgets that prioritize projects within constraints, address uncertainty and intangibles, and integrate with project scheduling. Prerequisite: admission to Information Technology Management Program. Consent of department. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
  • Data Science
    ITM 715 | 3 credits
    This course examines key data science concepts, methods, and processes. It addresses issues for developing, managing and supporting data-driven decision-making in the organization and provides knowledge and tools for incorporating data science into IT project workflows. Topics include, but are not limited to, data analytics, data warehousing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: admission to Information Technology Management Program. Consent of department. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

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With IT, you can’t learn everything. When you’re in a technical field, you can’t possibly know it all because there are niches, like cybersecurity or data. That’s why I like it. Because I can try. It’s that excitement, where you can’t get bored...