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Master’s in IT Leadership Program
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Information Technology Leadership MS: Building a Purposeful Career
The Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership (MSITL) is a career oriented multi-disciplinary program designed to provide students with the required competencies in management and technology.
Information Technology Leadership MS Overview
This program provides the foundations of information technology and business leadership skills needed for managers to be successful in the 21st Century. Core competencies include leadership, human resources, project management, communications, technical management and strategic planning.
Program Objectives
Keiser University’s MSITL program prepares students to contribute to the profession of information technology leadership. Upon completion of this program, students are prepared to assume leadership roles in information technology by:
- Exhibiting or demonstrating the information security, business and strategic leadership skills to manage the use of hardware, software, and personnel to effectively support an enterprise information system and align it with an organization’s business practice;
- Summarizing and discussing the ethical and legal responsibilities of organizations as they relate to the use of technology;
- Applying managerial leadership skills, marketing strategies and/or international business concepts, theory, and research to critically analyze and solve technology problems in unpredictable environments.
- Demonstrating professional communication skills in writing through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents and presentations.
Prerequisites for Major Courses
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Program Outline
To receive a Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership degree, students must earn 30 graduate semester credit hours. In the final semester of their program, students complete a capstone project. Students select one elective course in this program. Twenty-four of the program hours must be completed through Keiser University. Program requirements are as follows:
Major Courses
| Required Major Core Courses (27.0 credit hours) | |
| Enterprise Information Systems Networks | 3.0 credit hours |
| Database Systems and Security | 3.0 credit hours |
| Global E-Commerce and Privacy Assurance | 3.0 credit hours |
| Organizational Change | 3.0 credit hours |
| Information Systems Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computer Security | 3.0 credit hours |
| Data Warehousing | 3.0 credit hours |
| Cloud, Virtualization and Mobile Services | 3.0 credit hours |
| Capstone Project Technology Leadership | 3.0 credit hours |
| Elective Courses (3.0 credit hours) | |
| Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment | 3.0 credit hours |
| Leadership Development | 3.0 credit hours |
| Cross Cultural Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Social, Legal, Ethical Issues and the Internet | 3.0 credit hours |
| Service Oriented Architecture | 3.0 credit hours |
Accredited University
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), ensuring your education meets rigorous academic standards.
Flexible Learning Options
Study online or on-campus at Florida locations. Choose one class at a time, on-campus, online, or hybrid. Evening and weekend options are available for working adults at select campuses.
Financial Services
We guide you through the financial aid process and provide assistance. Grants, scholarships, and financial aid are available for students who qualify to help manage the cost of your education.
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At Keiser University we are here to help you succeed by providing the professional and academic foundation to meet your educational goals and objectives.
How to Apply
- Submit your online application.
- Speak with an admissions advisor.
- Provide transcripts or transfer credits.
- Enroll and choose your start date.
We offer a student-focused learning experience with one class at a time and flexible scheduling options to fit a variety of lifestyles. Students can attend classes on campus, online, or in a hybrid format, with convenient evening hours available. Our small class sizes allow for individualized attention from a faculty of industry professionals.
As an accredited university, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), we are committed to academic quality and student success. Financial Services support is available, including grants, scholarships, and financial aid for students who qualify—making now the perfect time to take the next step toward your future.
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