Florida Atlantic College of Business
Professional Master of Science in Information Technology Management
Professional Master's in IT Management
The Professional Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) is a 30-credit program offered online or on campus to accommodate working professionals. Students will learn to manage a wide range of information systems and processes, as well as analyze, interpret, and make data-based business decisions.
Offered jointly by FAU’s College of Business (COB) and College of Engineering and Computer Science (COECS), the Master’s in Information Technology Management degree prepares students to meet the demand for highly skilled professionals in information technology, information security and business analytics across almost all industry sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, marketing, finance, and supply chain management.
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Why Earn a Professional Master's in Information Technology Management?
Earning a Professional Master’s in Information Technology Management prepares students to succeed in the ever-increasing technology landscape where businesses must manage Big Data, leverage emerging technologies, current trends in business intelligence, and technological tools to operate efficiently and stay competitive. Industry trends show strong demand and competitive compensation* for highly skilled individuals able to manage a wide range of information systems and processes, as well as analyze, interpret, and make sound business decisions.
*$151,000 - median annual pay for “computer and information systems managers” with about 42,400 openings projected each year, on average, between 2020 - 2030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Learning Objectives:
- Develop IT projects: planning, risk and change management; project management software
- Identify information security issues, risks, and management efforts
- Understand technology trends, applications and opportunities (e.g. Blockchain and digital business transformations)
- Learn to design, plan and contract for IT infrastructures and applications
- Assess managerial use of information systems
- Understand business perspective, challenges, and opportunities of AI
- Plan, manage, maintain AI projects
- Make data-driven improvements to performance and processes
- Apply data mining, text mining, and predictive analysis tools to real data
Sample of Career Roles:
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Information Security Specialist
- Information Technology Director
- Chief Information/Technology Officer
- Network and Computer Systems Manager
- Computer and Software Marketing Manager
- Business Processes Engineering Manager
- System Integration Analyst
- Global Sourcing Director
- E-Commerce Manager
- ERP Manager
- Enterprise Systems Manager
Learning Methodology
A variety of learning methods are employed throughout the program. Case studies, computer simulations of challenging, competitive business situations, problem-solving discussions, team presentations, individual study, lectures, visual presentations, guest speakers, and assigned readings are regularly used. Students also complete research and analytical studies to develop strategic thinking abilities.
Professional Master's in IT Management Program Calendar
Professional Master's in Information Technology Management Admission & Application Process
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; no business prerequisites are required
- GPA approximately 3.0 or higher over the last 60 undergraduate credits
- Four years professional work experience
- GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
Spring 2027 Online: Click HERE to access/return to the Supplemental Application
Spring 2027 On-Campus: Click HERE to access/return to the Supplemental Application
While there is not a specific end date to apply, the Executive Education department recommends submission of applications by early July for the Fall semester, mid-November for the Spring semester, and late April for the Summer semester. The Executive Education programs are on a rolling admission cycle, and qualified candidates may be considered for admission until the program start date or deferred to the subsequent term/semester. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure admission into the program.
Item 1: Submit Current Resume
Current resume with three academic or professional references on last page including: reference name, title, company, contact information.
Item 2: Submit Unofficial Transcript(s) or Unofficial Transcript Evaluation
Upload your unofficial transcript(s) from your bachelor’s program or transcript evaluation (this step is NOT required for FAU graduates). If you only have an official copy of your transcripts or evaluation, please mail them to our office (listed below). Graduates of a foreign college who have completed an academic program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree are required to submit a course-by-course and GPA evaluation from a foreign credentials evaluation service that is a member of NACES.
Item 3: Submit Letters of Recommendation
The departmental application includes a "Recommendations" tab with space to enter email addresses corresponding to your recommenders (two letters recommended). If email addresses are entered, please notify your recommenders that they can expect a request from you - via email - containing a link to our database. Alternatively, upload scanned letters of recommendation. Recommenders should be academic (professor, instructor) or professional (colleague, manager, associate) and can be a subset of your references. The letter should address your work ethic, preparedness for graduate studies, how the degree would help you advance your profession, etc. A one-page document composed of 2-3 paragraphs will suffice for this requirement for each letter.
Non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of proficiency in English from: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo. Please note, applicants are responsible for making arrangements to schedule the test(s).
The minimum College of Business requirements
- TOEFL is 600 for the Paper-Based Test and 100 for the Internet Based Test (FAU's school code is 5229)
- IELTS is a band score of 7.0
- Duolingo exam is 110
Here is the official FAU regulation on English Language Proficiency
Regulation 4.009. Non-Native speakers of English are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency if they meet one of the following:
- Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native-speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades.
- Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.
- Completion of at least sixty (60) post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English
Program Features
- 10 courses
- 30 credits total
- 8-week terms
- In-person on the Boca Raton campus:
- Monday & Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Students may attend live virtual during class hours
- $27,000
- $900 per credit hour
- Program Fees Include: Tuition, e-books and materials, refreshments (on-campus program only), student ID with access to facilities and library resources, parking e-permit, review classes and recorded classes, professional development training, graduation cap and gown, and banquet
- Fees are the same for Florida Residents, Out-of-State Residents & International Students
- Financial aid, tuition reimbursement, self-pay, and veterans benefits are all accepted
- Globally-recognized AACSB accredited College of Business
- Program starts Spring (January) and Fall (August) of each year
- Courses taught by world-class faculty
- Exclusive access to state-of-the-art classrooms, study rooms, and facilities
- 10 courses
- 30 credits total
- 8-week terms, Completely Online
- $27,000
- $900 per credit hour
- Program Fees Include: Tuition, e-books and materials, software, student ID with access to facilities and library resources, parking e-permit, review classes and recorded classes, professional development training, graduation cap and gown, and banquet
- Fees are the same for Florida Residents, Out-of-State Residents & International Students
- Financial aid, tuition reimbursement, self-pay, and veterans benefits are all accepted
- Globally-recognized AACSB accredited College of Business
- Program starts Spring (January) and Fall (August) of each year
- Courses taught by world-class faculty
- Exclusive access to state-of-the-art classrooms, study rooms, and facilities
Professional Master's in IT Management Curriculum
The 30-credit Professional Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) program consists of coursework centered on information technology management.
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Management Information Systems and Technology (ISM 6026) (3 credits) Study and evaluation of information systems: types, development and use. Emphasizes understanding information systems in the context of managerial use, problems, and opportunities. *Microsoft Office 365; Microsoft Project |
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IT Project and Change Management (ISM 6316) (3 credits) Addresses key issues in managing information technology projects through a study of the project life cycle. Topics include planning and control, risk management, change management, portfolio management, and the use of project management software. *Microsoft Project |
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Management of Information Assurance and Security (ISM 6328) (3 credits) Introduces students to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security. Emphasis is on the management of information security efforts. |
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Web-based Business Development (ISM 6508) (3 credits) Develops skills for launching and managing web-based businesses. Students complete a business plan for starting an online business of their choice. Additional topics include evaluating current web-based business opportunities, online entrepreneurship, web-based venture financing and e-business operations. |
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Information Technology Sourcing Management (ISM 6509) (3 credits) Assists students in developing the knowledge and skills needed to work with IT service providers and processes. IT focuses on the concepts and methods associated with designing, planning, and contracting for IT infrastructure and applications |
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Communication Strategies for Business Professionals (GEB 6217) (3 credits) Course focuses on a semester-long project that links writing and speaking strategies to (1) critical thinking for problem analysis/solution and persuasive proposals and (2) research for decision making. |
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Advanced Business Analytics (ISM 6405) |
An in-depth examination of business analytics methods of visualization, data mining, text mining and web mining, using various analytical tools. In a laboratory setting, investigates applications for smaller firms. |
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Blockchain and Crypto Assets: Digital Business Transformation (ISM 6455) |
Digital transformations encompass all organizations, business sectors and society. This course provides a critical understanding of transformative technological innovations such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFT and other crypto products, and how they evolve business and society. Business strategies are discussed in the context of these innovations. Appropriate for all business disciplines. |
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Business Innovation with Artificial Intelligence (ISM 6427C) |
Covers essential concepts and scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a business perspective. Learn the theory of AI and building end-to-end pipelines. Understand how AI is used across a wide variety of businesses and industries. Learn how AI and Machine Learning models are built, how to apply AI to operations, marketing, customer relationship, and social media, and how to transform business through AI - strategy to organization to implementation. |
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Data Management and Analysis with Excel (QMB 6303) |
Solve research and business problems by leveraging the most powerful productivity tool, Excel. Curation, management, analysis, and visualization of information and data are covered by using PowerView, Vlookup, charts, pivot tables, scenarios, functions, macro programming, etc. |
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Data Mining and Predictive Analytics (ISM 6136) |
Introduces the core concepts of data mining (DM) and its techniques, implementation and benefits. Identifies industry branches that most benefit from DM, such as retail, target marketing, fraud protection, health care and science, and web and e-commerce. Detailed case studies and using leading mining tools on real data are presented. |
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Managing Artificial Intelligence Product Development (ISM 6426) |
This course introduces students to the practical methodologies of managing the development cycle of artificial intelligence-based applications and services to enhance business success. By managing, designing and developing AI-native as well as adapting commercial applications that support low-code/no-code tools, the participants acquire the necessary knowledge to explore opportunities for automation using AI and to acquire applied knowledge of managing the AI product development and deployment. |
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Social Media and Web Analytics (ISM 6555) |
Covers concepts and techniques for retrieving, exploring, visualizing and analyzing social network and social media data, website usage and clickstream data. Learn to use key metrics to assess goals and return on investment and perform social network analysis to identify important social actors, subgroups and network properties in social media. |
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FAU College of Business Faculty
One of the strongest attributes of the Florida Atlantic University College of Business is the highly esteemed and experienced faculty. Classes are taught using a balanced blend of case studies, real-world examples and strong academic theories, making the crucial real-time link between the classroom and industry.
The faculty members in the Master of Science in Information Technology Management program are selected from the nearly 90 full-time faculty in the College of Business. Selection criteria include excellence in teaching, consulting, research, and publication.
Faculty teach in the Master of Science in Information Technology Management program because they are interested in the practical world of information technology and business analytics and appreciate the emerging opportunities and difficulties. Additionally, the expertise of your professors is demonstrated by their scholarship, industry experience, and research prowess:
- Earned doctoral degrees from the nation's most prestigious AACSB-accredited universities, such as Harvard, Wharton School, Northwestern, MIT, Columbia, Chicago, NYU, and Michigan.
- Consulted with Fortune 500 firms, small businesses, and government
- Published numerous texts and articles in leading academic business journals:
- Accounting Review, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Accounting Horizons, Journal of Accounting Research, Financial Review, Financial Management, Journal of Financial Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Consumer Marketing, International Marketing Review, Journal of Business Research, Public Opinion Quarterly, Columbia Journal of World Business, International Business Studies.
- Published articles in the most widely recognized practitioner-oriented business and trade journals:
- Harvard Business Review, Journal of Accountancy, Business Horizons, Long Range Planning, Marketing News, American Demographics, The CPA Journal, Journal of Taxation, Financial Executive, Banker's Magazine, Bank Marketing, Productions and Inventory Management, The Financial Planner, The Personnel Administrator, The Development Journal.
Guest speakers from industry and government may also be invited to lecture.
Tuition & Payment Options
Professional Master of Science in Information Technology Management Program Fees
| Program Type | Per Credit Hour | Total Number of Credits | Total Program Cost |
| Online / On- Campus | $900 | 30 credits total | $27,000 |
Program Fees are the same for Florida residents, out-of-state residents, and international students.
Online & On-Campus Program Fees include:
- Tuition
- Instructional materials, eBooks, and software
- Refreshments and snacks for in-person attendees during class sessions (on-campus only)
- Recordings of all course lectures
- Digital parking permit
- Student ID card
- Dedicated Advisor and guaranteed schedule for the entire program
- Access to workshops and seminars
- Business Career Specialist
- Full support: advising, tech support, financial services, career guidance
- Lifetime discounted rates on professional development certificate courses
- 24/7 access to dedicated group study rooms
- Microsoft Office products
- Graduation regalia
- Graduation banquet
Financial Information
*The total tuition and fees include per credit hour fees, non-resident fee if applicable, tuition differential, capital improvement fee, financial aid fee, activity and service fee, athletic fee, health fee, technology fee, transportation access, for two years, student ID card, and graduate orientation fee.
**The total tuition and fees include per credit hour fees, non-resident fee if applicable, tuition differential, capital improvement fee, financial aid fee, activity and service fee, athletic fee, health fee, technology fee, transportation access, for two years, student ID card, graduate orientation fee, textbooks and materials, graduation regalia, and graduation banquet.
For more information regarding the traditional tuition and fees, please visit: Tuition Breakdown
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For obligations for repayment of Federal Student Aid, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/plans
Financial aid offers are based on a cost of attendance that is constructed based on several components as designated by federal regulations. The cost of attendance includes “Direct Costs” for expenses that are paid to FAU directly, such as tuition, fees and on-campus housing and meal plans. It also includes “Indirect Costs” for expenses that are not paid to FAU directly, but that we anticipate you may pay for living and other personal expenses while you are enrolled. Your actual cost may vary. This estimate is for fall and spring semesters only and assumes full time enrollment 9 credits in the fall and 9 credits in the spring. Enrollment for summer has additional costs. Some programs involve additional costs. Please contact your department (or prospective department) if you have questions about additional costs.
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