Leadership: Information Technology Management, M.S. - CPS, CPSO

The Master of Science in Leadership (MSLD) with an option in Information Technology Management is tailored for professionals seeking to develop their leadership abilities while mastering the complexities of managing technology-driven organizations. This program integrates leadership theory and practice with a deep dive into IT management, preparing students to lead teams, drive innovation, and strategically manage information systems in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. Graduates will gain a comprehensive understanding of organizational leadership, project management, information security, and emerging technologies, empowering them to excel in both leadership and IT roles.

Sample Degree Plan

The following plan is for students who plan to pursue this program on a part-time basis taking one course per term. Students may also enroll on a full-time basis to complete the program in under two years.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 30 credits
Minimum GPA: 3.0

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Graduate credit is only granted for courses completed with a grade of B-­ or higher.

This graduate program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with certain undergraduate degree programs.

General Accelerated Master's policy, note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher grade expectations) compared to the policy.

Please see the Graduate School website and contact the department directly for more information.

Leadership: Information Technology Management (M.S.) Accelerated Option (4+1)

The Leadership: Information Technology Management (M.S.) is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program:

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Implement organizational IT infrastructures, including integrated virtualization, cloud systems, and artificial intelligence, to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation.
• Employ project management and leadership principles and ethical practices to effectively plan, execute, and oversee IT projects that align with strategic organizational goals and objectives.
• Apply business intelligence principles, big data analytics, and data privacy/security to inform strategic decision-making processes and mitigate information security risks.
• Employ professional leadership and teamwork skills that foster collaboration and cohesion within diverse IT teams to achieve project objectives, promote knowledge sharing, and achieve organizational goals.
• Evaluate organizational relationships to identify areas in need of improved performance and effectiveness.
• Develop theoretically grounded change management strategies that actualize an organization’s goals and mission.
• Utilize standard IT governance, strategic planning, and financial management principles to develop IT projects that enhance organizational growth, optimize investments, and ensure sustainability and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and innovative IT solutions for their potential to drive business growth and efficiency through adoption and integration into IT operations.

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Deadlines

Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:

• Fall: Rolling Admissions. Final Deadline October 24
• Spring: Rolling Admissions. Final Deadline March 20
• Summer: Rolling Admissions. Final Deadline May 23
• Special: N/A

Campus: Online

New England Regional: No

Accelerated Masters: Yes (for more details see the accelerated masters information page)

New Hampshire Residents

Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission, or you will not be able to register for classes.

Transcripts

If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC. 

If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.

If admitted, you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:

• Electronic Transcripts: Please have your institution send the transcript directly to grad.school@unh.edu. Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
• Paper Transcripts: Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.

Letters of Recommendation: 2 Required

Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.

Personal Statement/Essay Questions

Prepare a brief but careful statement regarding:

1. Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.
2. Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.

Important Notes

All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.

International Applicants

Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.