How About Information Technology: IT Project Management?
If you don’t remember, Bay State College launched its first Information Technology degree program in January 2014. From the start, the goal of the program has been focusing on real-world skills and hands-on experience. After a few years, the Information Technology program has expanded to include the Information Technology Project Management degree, sure to be a popular one.
So what's the deal with IT Project Management?
Overview
The IT Project Management program is designed for anyone who wants to develop skills in planning, creating and managing projects. IT Project Management offers students an in-depth foundation necessary for any aspect related to Information Technology. Students should expect to learn the fundamentals and best practices related to the field. Student can select from a wide range of electives and pursue their dream goals.
Benefits of the IT Project Management program
Planning and developing a reliable IT system within a given time frame and budget can be a challenge. It requires sound understanding of many technological factors that involve sufficient skills and innovative practices to detect and manage changes and resources.
Students who take the course will be able to determine how information technology can be used to achieve a competitive edge in a dynamic environment.
Additionally, students will have a chance to explore various techniques of planning and managing projects. The idea is to work well with tools, methods, processes, and techniques of planning and managing IT projects until the end.
Careers
Project Management Institute (PMI) magazine suggests that some of the big sectors to watch for massive project management hiring opportunities are technology, financial services, global infrastructure, healthcare, and energy. Similarly, the PMI stated that between 2010 and 2020, about 15.7 million new project management jobs will be added worldwide which means there is a huge career demand for the industry.
Whatever sector you may want to work in, the demand for leaders with in-depth management skills is growing rapidly. Our IT Project Management program has been designed and revised to help anyone who seeks employment in this high skilled market.