Admission
Please refer to “The Graduate Admissions Process” section for general graduate admission information and requirements.
If you are an international student, please contact International Student Admissions for additional information.
1. Submit a Graduate Application
A $35 non-refundable application fee is required.
2. Submit official transcripts
A conferred bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Official transcripts should be sent electronically or by mail to:
Wilmington University
Office of Graduate Admissions
320 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
Any transcripts from institutions outside of the United States require an official course-by-course evaluation by a NACES.org approved agency.
Note: In order to receive financial aid official transcripts must be on file.
3. Program Planning Conference
To schedule your Program Planning Conference with your Program Advisor complete an Online Request form
4. Register for your first course.
The Master of Science - Information Technology Project Management program uses the APA Research Format for all research papers. If you are not familiar with this citation system, please consider taking Wilmington University's introductory academic writing seminar: Student Success Seminar: APA Style for Graduate Students.
Program Purpose
The College of Technology’s Masters of Science in Information Technology Project Management provides professionals with IT project management perspectives as well as problem solving skills to manage major technology projects, business, health, and education initiatives, policies, and other activities in both the public and private sectors.
With emphasis on AI automation in Agile PM, including planning and scheduling, estimating, managing risk and quality, this degree prepares students to fill vital management and supervisory roles in a wide range of industries.
Program Design
The 36-credit M.S. Information Technology Project Management degree is classified as a STEM program. Students will develop several advanced technology project management frameworks, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications and solutions, and technological skills. Students will complete a 15-credit core, 15-credit concentration, 3-credit capstone course and 3-credit research project.
Program Competencies
The graduate student who successfully completes the Information Technology Project Management program will be expected to have gained the following competencies:
Integration Component
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Evaluate the relationships and dependencies associated with planning, organizing, designing, managing, and implementing Information Systems in an organization.
Business Application
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Apply various models and methods for planning, organizing, designing, managing, and implementing Information Systems within a modern organization.
Technology PM Knowledge
Organizational Influences upon Tech PM Knowledge
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Leadership
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Apply the different leadership styles that are relevant when leading a team: visionary, coaching, democratic, affiliative, directive and pace setting.
Oral Communication
- Appraise the needs of the audience and then speak in a clear and succinct manner.
- Research, construct, and deliver professional presentations using a variety of communication tools and techniques.
Written Communication
Disciplined Inquiry
Information Literacy
Ethics
Cohort Description
There is a cohort option for the MS Cybersecurity and the MS Technology Project Management programs. A cohort is a group of students who follow the same course plan and start and finish their program together. Cohort spots are limited and competitive.
Program Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. The program must be completed within five years.
IT Project Management Core Course Requirements (15 credits)
IT Project Mgt - Agile Concentration Course Requirements (15 credits)
Students completing the Agile Concentration will select five (5) courses from the following list of courses:
| IPM 6050 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
| IPM 6060 | Technology Project Leadership and Teamwork | 3 |
| IPM 6070 | Mastering Tech Agile Applications | 3 |
| IPM 6080 | Advanced Tech Agile Solutions | 3 |
| IPM 6090 | Special Topics in IT/IS Project Management | 3 |
| IPM 7000 | Artificial Intelligence in Project Management | 3 |
IT Project Mgt - No Concentration Course Requirements (15 credits)
Students completing the general concentration will select five (5) courses from the following list of courses and electives:
| IPM 6050 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
| IPM 6060 | Technology Project Leadership and Teamwork | 3 |
| IPM 6090 | Special Topics in IT/IS Project Management | 3 |
| IPM 7000 | Artificial Intelligence in Project Management | 3 |
Elective List
Choose up to two graduate level courses (6 credits) from the following: IST (except IST 7060, MGT 6502, MGT 8000 ), DSN, CYB, SEC, EDT 6005, EDT 6010, EDT 6020,EDT 6035, EDT 6045, MSN 7741, MSN 6611, MBA 7305, MBA 6350, MGT, MPA, MHR, MOL, MCM, and MSP
Capstone Course Requirements (3 credits)
Requirements List
| IPM 8100 | IT/IS Project Management Integration/Capstone Course | 3 |
Research Project Course Requirements (3 credits)
Requirements List
| IPM 8101 | Research in Information Technology Project Management | 3 |