Whether it’s leveraging the power of data to improve business processes or protecting an organization’s digital assets, students in Oakland University’s STEM-designated Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) program gain the critical knowledge and skills to lead the digital transformation. Through a program based on experiential learning, including corporate-sponsored projects, graduates of OU’s MSITM program are prepared for careers managing, designing, and creating information systems and technologies.

Students have the option of applying for the on-campus or 100% online MSITM program. Both programs offer the same high-quality curriculum and experienced faculty and allow students to complete online or on-campus courses. Applicants for the 100% online MSITM program will be assessed in-state resident tuition rates.

MSITM

Graduates of the MSITM program will be prepared to climb the career ladder in pursuit of such positions as business analyst, enterprise data architect, business analytics consultant, business intelligence analyst, information assurance network security engineer, security and network management engineer, IT project manager, privacy officer, IT strategy consultant or IT sourcing manager. The program enhances students’ knowledge of how firms use information technology to address business problems by focusing on the following essential components:

• Data Management and Business Analytics
• Information Security Management
• Information Systems Strategy and Management

An optional concentration in Cybersecurity Analytics and Management is available in this program. Transcripts will reflect the earned concentration.

The program is structured around four modules:

• Preparatory and Foundation Courses – Required for students who lack an information systems and/or statistics background. Students with the necessary background will be waived from these courses. Credits from these courses do not count toward the degree.
• Core Courses – Provides analysis, design, and implementation skills
• Elective Courses – Develop in-depth knowledge in a specific area of interest
• Capstone Project – Synthesizes students’ knowledge and applies it to address issues in one or more areas of concentration

4+1 Program

OU's Master of Science in Information Technology Management 4+1 program offers motivated students an expedited way to earn both an undergraduate degree in management information systems and a master's degree in information technology management in a minimum of five years. Students in the 4+1 program can graduate with an MSITM degree by completing an additional 18 credits (six courses) instead of 30 credits (10 courses) beyond the undergraduate MIS major requirements.

Advantages of a 4+1 Program:

• Seamless start to graduate program
• Earn a graduate degree in less time
• Quick immersion into the industry or field
• Gain a competitive edge

An optional concentration in Cybersecurity Analytics and Management is available in this program. Transcripts will reflect the earned concentration.

Students accepted for the MSITM 4+1 program must have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2. Students apply to the MSITM 4+1 program by completing an application and GMAT waiver form during their junior year. Students offered deferred admission to the graduate program will remain classified as undergraduates until they have completed all undergraduate degree requirements.

SAS Analytics Specialization

Through a collaboration with SAS, a worldwide leader in analytics software, Oakland University business analytics students can earn a Tier 2 Academic Specialization in SAS Analytics as part of their degree program.

The specialization recognizes the ability to leverage leading SAS analytical tools for statistical analysis, data mining, forecasting, machine learning, text mining, and visual data analytics. Oakland students also can access SAS software, and attend expert presentations and special webinars.

By earning the badge, students position themselves for careers in advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, criminal investigation, and predictive analytics in addition to gaining knowledge and skills to advance in their careers. The digital badge can be used on the recipient’s resume or CV, LinkedIn profile, website, social media, or other career-related materials.

Our MSITM degree stands out for its:

• Real-world orientation. You’ll receive a practical, hands-on IT management education that gets you out of the classroom and into the community. Oakland University has extensive partnerships in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, which you can leverage to obtain internships, case-based projects, research inquiries and other applied learning opportunities.
• Career specializations. You can customize the master in information technology management by specializing in one of two highly marketable areas of IT expertise: business analytics and information security management.
• Exceptional faculty. Our IT management master’s program is led by nationally recognized experts, including leaders in both academic research and applied business practice. You’ll get a well-rounded perspective on information technology management that integrates theoretical concepts and hands-on application.
• Research facilities. We house three major data repositories on campus: the Southeast Michigan Economic Data Center, the Center for Data Science and Big Data Analytics, and the Center for Cybersecurity. All three support independent academic research and consult with organizations in the community. They also give you access to vast databases, state-of-the-art hardware, and advanced programming capabilities.
• Stellar reputation. Employers recognize an Oakland University business degree as a mark of quality. In addition to national recognition from US News & World Report, CEO Magazine, The Princeton Review, and other publications, we hold special dual accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction shared by fewer than 1 percent of the world’s business schools.
• Benefits for international students. Oakland University’s MSITM program is STEM-coded. Therefore, international students who receive the MSITM degree can apply for a 24-month STEM extension of their Optional Practical Training (OPT).