Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's online Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in IT Strategy and Governance is designed to teach you about various business and information systems strategies that could help businesses and corporations. Specific topics that are covered in the curriculum include software architecture, service and sourcing management, IT governance, business strategy for competitive advantage, and information system and service analysis and design.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you apply to Walden University's Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in IT Strategy and Governance, you should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working with computers and software programs. A bachelor's degree is required to apply to all Walden master's programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

The Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in IT Strategy and Governance consists of 33 semester credits. The degree program is divided into core courses, specialization courses, and a capstone course. Students who do not hold a computing degree are required to complete two additional classes in programming.

Core Courses

• Managing the IT-Enabled Enterprise
• Business Architecture and Process
• Software Architecture
• Information System and Service Analysis and Design
• System and Service Architecture
• Organizational and Social Dimensions of Information Systems
• Information Systems Project Management
• Service and Sourcing Management

Specialization and Capstone Courses

• Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
• IT Governance
• ISM Capstone

Courses for Students Without a Computing Degree

• Introduction to Client-Side Web Programming
• Object Oriented Programming for ISM

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you have finished Walden University's Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in IT Strategy and Governance, you may pursue jobs with government agencies, telecommunication companies, and businesses and corporations. You should be able to demonstrate knowledge of information systems strategy and implementation. Additionally, you should have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Some potential job titles could include:

• Information systems manager
• Database administrator
• Director of information technology
• Computer systems analyst

Career opportunities may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

Once you have completed Walden University's Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in IT Strategy and Governance, you may be interested in pursuing a doctoral program. A doctoral program in information security strategy or a related field may include courses such as methods of operations and information systems, revenue management, systems analysis and design, enterprise database management, and network management and security. Additionally, you will be required to submit a dissertation. The dissertation requirement focuses on a research topic and must be successfully defended before the degree can be awarded. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Management and Information Systems)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Operations, Information, and Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Information Technology