Master's Degree in Information Technology Management

Information technology managers combine both IT and management skills into a single role. They receive goals from company executives and then manage a team of IT professionals to achieve those goals. Their job duties may include many tasks that are related to software development, data analytics, cloud computing, systems analysis and other areas of computer science, and management responsibilities that include maintaining networks, managing employees, hiring, budgeting for projects, monitoring daily network operations and implementing security measures. 

Information technology managers are needed across all industries, so their working environments  can vary greatly. In general, IT managers tend to work within an office or server room where they can keep a close eye on equipment while managing their team.

Yes, we think earning your Master’s in Information Technology Management may be well worth it, as the program can help you gain new management and technical skills that may be needed to pursue opportunities for career advancement.

As you ask yourself whether this program is aligned with your career goals and what the earning potential is for professionals in IT leadership roles, consider the encouraging job growth projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS projects employment of information systems managers to grow 16% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 48,500 openings for new computer and information systems managers each year, on average, during this period.⁴ This growth is projected on a national level and local growth will vary by location. This projection is not specific to DeVry University graduates and may include earners at all stages of their careers.

This often depends on your previous education, work experience and personal interests. If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in a similar area, such as computer information systems or cybersecurity, or have some professional experience in the field, it is likely that you may find it to be no more challenging than any other information technology degree program.

Several factors affect the completion timeline of any academic program, including the specific program you are enrolled in, any transfer credits you may have earned and whether or not you are enrolled full- or part-time. Assuming continuous year-round enrollment, the normal time to complete the Master of Information Systems Management degree program is 2 years and 6 months (8 semesters, assuming an average of 6 credit hours per semester and student remains on a normal schedule throughout their program). On an accelerated timeline, this program can be completed in as little as 1 year and 4 months (4 semesters, assuming 9 credit hours of prior learning credit, an average of 10 credit hours per semester and student remains on an accelerated schedule throughout their program). Visit our Graduate Admissions page for more details.