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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Project Management Specialization

Project managers play an increasingly strategic role within their companies and are being recognized as "leadership track" employees. This IT-focused Project Management doctoral specialization offers the opportunity to develop the advanced IT, project management, and business knowledge of a leader. The specialization is also designed to help you develop solid research skills, culminating in a dissertation that advances the body of knowledge in this field. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in IT project management.

The residential colloquia experience

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond. Learn more about residential colloquia:

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Next Start Date: Call for date
Cost Per Quarter: $4,335.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses

  • TS8004 - Information Technology Research and Practice - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8301 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Management Infrastructure - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8302 - Survey of Research Literature in Information Technology Planning and Delivery - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8303 - Information Technology Technical Foundations - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8304 - Information Technology Delivery - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8305 - Information Technology Strategy and Management - 4 quarter credits
  • TS8306 - Advances in Information Technology - 4 quarter credits
  • OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods* - 4 quarter credits
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  • OM8025 - Advanced Qualitative Research* - 4 quarter credits
  • OR
  • OM8026 - Applied Multivariate Modeling* - 4 quarter credits
  • OR
  • OM8027 - Survey Research Methodology* - 4 quarter credits
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  • TS8940 - Information Technology Consulting Practice Seminar* - 4 quarter credits
  • OR
  • TS8950 - Teaching Practice Seminar in Information Technology Education* - 4 quarter credits

Specialization Courses

  • OM8521 - Advances in Project Planning - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8523 - Advances in Project Execution - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8525 - Strategic Leadership and Human Resource Management - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8527 - Advanced Risk Management - 4 quarter credits
  • OM8529 - Program and Portfolio Management - 4 quarter credits
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  • Upon completion of all required course work
  • TS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination* - 4 quarter credits
  • TS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • TS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • TS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • TS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • TS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Eight Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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