<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 Technology and Innovation Management program offered by National University is designed to help you learn how to determine the potential for technology-based improvements within an organization as well as show you how to communicate and implement those new ideas and technologies for positive change. If you enroll in the IT Project Management specialization, you'll also have the opportunity to study the methods and tools specifically related to managing IT projects and developing new technologies. Additional specialization courses cover topics related to becoming an effective project manager, managing multiple projects at once, risk management planning, and tools and technologies used for project management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before applying to this program, you should have an interest in leading IT projects and may have a background in business or information technology. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills could also be helpful. All applicants to National University's graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; some programs have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you must complete 30 credit hours. Twelve credits will be from required foundational courses, 15 credits will be from specialization courses, and three credits will be from a capstone project. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Foundational Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>TIM 5001</td><td>Changing Times: Managing Technology &amp; Innovation in the 21st Century</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 5010</td><td>Computer Networks &amp; Mobile Computing</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 5020</td><td>Databases &amp; Business Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 5030</td><td>Managing Risk, Security, &amp; Privacy in Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6601</td><td>IT Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6610</td><td>Leadership in Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6620</td><td> Project Management Systems &amp; Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6630</td><td>Managing Risk in Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>TIM 6640</td><td> Program &amp; Portfolio Management</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td> TIM 6010 </td><td>Strategic Management of Technology &amp; Innovation</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have graduated from Northcentral's MS-TIM program with a specialization in IT Project Management, you might be prepared for new responsibilities in your current position or to apply for project management positions within a variety of organizations. Some of the positions you could consider include: </p> <ul><li>Information systems manager </li><li>Technology director </li><li>IT manager </li><li>Project manager </li><li>Senior business analyst</li></ul>