<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Master of Science in Information Technology Management at California Baptist University is designed for IT professionals who want to advance their skills to become leaders in their industry. The curriculum covers a variety of topics in the field, such as project management, emerging technologies, organizational behavior, leadership, and conflict resolution, for a mix of courses that could help you keep up with new technology trends and learn how to be an effective manager. A few skills you have the opportunity to learn include business management, IT strategy, and leadership techniques. Towards the end of the program, you'll have the chance to complete an information technology management capstone project to demonstrate any knowledge and skills learned. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You'll need a bachelor's degree, a 2.75 minimum GPA, and official transcripts; a degree or professional background in technology or business is ideal. All applicants to California Baptist University will need a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You'll be required to complete 30 credits' worth of courses to graduate. The courses are divided between technology, management, and ethics, and you'll take a course dedicated to completing your capstone project. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 515</td><td>Organizational Behavior and Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>ITM 505</td><td>Information System Design</td></tr> <tr><td>ITM 510</td><td>Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>ITM 520</td><td>Systems Security</td></tr> <tr><td>ITM 530</td><td>Systems Infrastructure</td></tr> <tr><td>ITM 540</td><td>Emerging Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>ITM 550</td><td>Disaster Recovery Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>ITM 560</td><td>Law and Ethics in Information Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>ITM 595</td><td>Information Technology Management Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 512</td><td>Conflict Resolution and Negotiations</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After graduation, you could pursue various leadership positions in the IT field. Depending on your specialty, you could manage technology teams or even lead entire technology departments, among other positions. A few possible careers include: </p> <ul><li>IT executive </li><li>IT manager </li><li>Product lead </li><li>Chief information officer </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After graduation, you could pursue doctoral degrees in information technology or related subjects. Depending on the type of degree, it could give you more job opportunities and help you advance your skills or learn new ones. For example, some doctoral degrees allow students to perform original research; in the field of information technology, conducting original research could lead to making significant changes in the field. </p> <ul><li>Ph.D. in Information Technology </li><li>Ph.D. in Cybersecurity </li><li>Doctor of Business Administration in Information Systems</li></ul>