Information Technology Project Management

Graduates of this program will be able to apply and synthesize real-world concepts and skills related to information technology. Graduates will be prepared to utilize skills related to information technology, systems analysis, and project management. Courses are project-based and simulate real-world experience with relevant software applications and hands-on labs. Students benefit learning from highly qualified faculty who have practical, in-field experience. Graduates are able to document procedures and comply with relevant policies, regulation standards, and ethical practices while also being able to communicate effectively, think critically, and act ethically in a variety of professional contexts. This program is aligned to industry relevant skills that are sought most by employers, which provides graduates an edge as they enter the career field.

• Network Administrator
• Network Analyst
• Information Technology Manager

Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field.

To be considered for admission, applicants must provide transcripts from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) that demonstrates one of the following:

1. A conferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, as listed below
2. A conferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field
3. Completion of at least 60 quarter credits or 40 semester credits of college-level coursework with a grade of C- or higher

Lower-level prerequisite course requirements will be waived for students with a conferred Associate’s degree or higher from the following approved field-related programs:

• Information Technology
• Information Technology Management
• Information Systems
• Information Systems Management
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Information Technology
• Management of Information Systems

Students with an unrelated Associate’s degree or higher, or at least 60 eligible quarter credits, may be considered for this program as specified below:

• Students may be required to take additional lower-level prerequisite courses when equivalent courses have not been completed within the past three (3) years. Prerequisite courses a student may be required to complete include CIS1538C Hardware and Software I, CIS1648C Hardware and Software II, CNT1244C Introduction to Networks, and CTS2511 Excel. The Excel course requirement is not subject to a time limit.

Lower-level prerequisite courses of this program are NOT eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.

The University will reimburse students to sit for up to three recommended certification exams. Reimbursements will be made only once per certification exam. Students are responsible for paying for any additional attempts.