Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership
Walsh College IT Program Brochure (pdf)
The Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership (MSITL) Degree is designed to educate organizational leaders on how to assess, evaluate, determine and manage technology choices from a business perspective. The MSITL student has the opportunity to focus in one of the three areas of technology leadership: Chief Security Officer, Chief Information Officer, and the Project Management office.
The MSITL program consists of 13 courses for 39 semester credit hours. The MSITL degree requires a minimum of 27 semester credit hours in residence at Walsh College. The MSITL is available as a Dual Degree with the MBA.
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Master of Science
in Information Technology Leadership
13 courses, 39 credits
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Core Courses
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| ACC 508 |
Introduction to Accounting |
| COM 510 |
Leadership Communication |
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IT 504
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Integrated Systems Thinking
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IT 505
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Governance, Risk and Compliance
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IT 520
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Information Technology
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IT 551
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Project Management Fundamentals
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IT 577
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Management of Emerging Technologies
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MGT 670
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Designing & Leading Competitive Organizations
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MKT 550
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Marketing Fundamentals
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QM 520
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Business Analytics
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| MGT 680 |
Strategic Management: Audit of an Organization |
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CONCENTRATIONS - MUST CHOOSE ONE AREA
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Chief Information Officer (CIO) Concentration
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IT 575
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Network and Enterprise Architecture
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IT 576
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Data and Decision Making
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Chief Security Officer (CSO) Concentration
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| IT 565 |
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity |
| IT 566 |
Security Program Management |
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Project Management Office (PMO) Concentration
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IT 552
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Project Program and Portfolio Management
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IT 553
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Product Program and Portfolio Management
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A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000 must be earned while in residence. All other courses must be completed with a “C” (2.000) or higher.
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Certifications
Students who have the following certifications are eligible for advanced standing course credit:
- CGEIT Certification: IT 505
- CISSP Certification: IT 565 and IT 566
- CISM Certification: IT 505 and IT 566
- CPA licensure: ACC 510
- PMP Certification: IT 551 and IT 552
- SSCP Certification: IT 565
Graduate Communication Assessment
The graduate communication assessment must be taken prior to your first COM 510 Communication and Success Strategies class session. There is no fee associated with this assessment.
The graduate communication assessment is a tool designed to measure written communication skills. Students will select from two topic essays, appropriate for graduate students, which will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Grammar and mechanics
- Style
- Organization and development
The graduate communication assessment may be taken at the Troy Campus Testing Center, the Novi Campus Library, or an approved external testing site. An appointment is required.
Appointments made be scheduled at the Troy Campus Testing Center using this link: https://www-secure.walshcollege.edu/Test_Scheduling/. For the Novi Campus, please contact the Administrative Office at 248-349-5454 to schedule an appointment to take the assessment at the Novi Library. Proctors and locations external to Walsh College must be pre-approved by the Walsh College Testing Center. Click here for additional information and guidelines for securing an out-of-area proctor.
Please refer to your admission packet for more information regarding the graduate communication assessment.
No GMAT Required
We evaluate your application in a careful review of what you have accomplished since graduating from college, together with your academic record in your other degree programs. Those are much better indicators of your success as an MBA student than a formal test score.
View graduate admission requirements or contact the Admissions & Advising office to schedule an appointment:
248-823-1600
admissions@walshcollege.edu