IT Project Management
Specialization
NO Residency
NO Group Work
100% Online Learning
PhD in IT Project Management
Technology without qualified leadership to oversee its optimal use is just expensive hardware. That’s why NU’s PhD in IT Project Management specialization was created: to prepare students like you with the skills needed to manage the conception, planning, implementation and deployment of a variety of information technology-related projects and systems. In this important focus, you will pair your technology coursework with in-depth courses in leadership, risk management and oversight of multiple projects. On graduation, you will be prepared to take on management roles in project management and information technology.
Benefits
Unmatched Flexibility
NU offers weekly course starts, no scheduled lecture hours, no group assignments, weekly assignments, and the ability to schedule courses around your personal and professional obligations.
100% Doctoral Faculty
No matter the degree level you pursue, you can rest assured that you will be mentored by doctors in your field of study.
One to One Engagement
You won’t have to fight for facetime as one of many within a classroom. At NU, you’ll have the opportunity to interact one to one with your professor, receiving personalized mentoring.
Course Details
Credit Hours : 60
Courses: 20
Estimated Time to Complete: 50 months
*Credit hours and courses reflect new students meeting credit requirements and utilizing no transfer credits. Est. Time of Completion reflects new students following the preferred schedule designed by the Dean for the program.
Course Name
Risk plays a central role in projects, big investments, and other enterprise endeavors. A sound risk management process integrated with enterprise risk management improves the probability for project success. Constantly assessing potential issues with risk management provides an opportunity to implement controls and provisions to minimize negative impacts on project execution. During this course, you will explore the constructs of project risk management standards applied to information technology projects and methodologies, from traditional to agile and hybrid. By the end of the course, you will be able to improve risk management approaches for quality and effectiveness.
This advanced course in quality management provides IT professionals and researchers with the skills to evaluate the impact of quality management principles on organizations. During this course, you will evaluate current processes and applications, suggest measures and provisions for improvement, and propose enhancements to current enterprise quality management models. You will also devise methods to support team integration, positive communication techniques, and dynamic learning approaches for strong collaboration and organizational sustainment.
This course is an advanced examination of the processes, deliverables, and knowledge areas of project management. In this course, you will research project management concepts, tools, and techniques as proposed by standards and methodologies. You will investigate strategies for balancing scope, schedule, and budget in project management. You will explore effective management of resources by assuring quality and controlling risks. You will also explore tools, methods, and trends to respond to industry demands, needs and expectations.
This course is an advanced examination of leadership, human capital management, and technical resources as they relate to information technology program and project management. In this course, you will examine models for managing programs and projects aligned with organizational dynamics, culture, governance and environment as part of the program and project lifecycle. You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage the portfolio of programs and projects aligned with the organization’s capital investments and strategic goals for process and operations improvement.
Effective project management requires a precise allocation of resources to complete tasks and deliverables within time and schedule while guaranteeing quality results. Various tools and techniques exist to schedule tasks, manage, and control budget, to produce outputs or deliverables in a timely fashion. In this course, you will research project tools, methods, and techniques available to aid the project manager during project execution and monitoring to ensure project success.
Portfolio and program managers must be proficient at simultaneously managing multiple projects and optimizing resources. This course presents proven methods for leading and managing a portfolio of projects in a cross-section of industries. During this course, you will analyze the methods and techniques successful organizations use to setup and manage portfolios and programs. You will also study resource allocation and the challenges, opportunities, and risks associated with managing multiple projects. Finally, you will create a portfolio and program framework for the project management office (PMO).
Doctor of Philosophy in Technology and Innovation Management Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop knowledge in technology and innovation based on a synthesis of current theories.
- Communicate with diverse audiences about theories, applications, and perspectives related to technology and innovation.
- Evaluate theories of ethics and risk management in computers and emerging technologies.
- Formulate strategies for managing technology and innovation in global organizations.
- Contribute to the body of theory and practice in technology and innovation management.
Program Disclosure
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