Master of Science in Information Technology with track in IT Project Management
Secure a future with strong growth potential. Master planning methods, resource allocation, and leadership in IT so you can guide teams through projects from initiation to completion.
Program Overview
Advance your career with the online master’s in IT project management program
Position yourself to oversee complex tech initiatives in organizational settings with the Master of Science in Information Technology with track in Information Technology Project Management online program from Longwood University. Develop skills in scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication as you prepare to lead cross-functional teams in delivering IT solutions that align with company goals.
Gain hands-on experience using traditional and modern project management frameworks and applications utilized by software and systems development teams across industries. The curriculum focuses on career-relevant tools and methods, including Scrum and Kanban, to position you for success in advanced industry roles. With flexible delivery designed for working professionals, this online program enables you to confidently plan, coordinate, and implement IT projects in any organization.
Graduates of the MSIT – IT Project Management track will:
- Demonstrate leadership skills necessary for guiding Agile teams, managing team dynamics, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement
- Align Agile methodologies with traditional project management principles to optimize project outcomes and stakeholder value
- Assess project risks and design mitigation strategies to enhance decision-making under uncertainty in complex project environments
- Demonstrate leadership skills necessary for guiding Agile teams, managing team dynamics, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement
- Align Agile methodologies with traditional project management principles to optimize project outcomes and stakeholder value
- Assess project risks and design mitigation strategies to enhance decision-making under uncertainty in complex project environments
Possible careers in project management in information technology:
- IT Program Manager
- Technology Portfolio Manager
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Systems Implementation Manager
- IT-Focused PMO Analyst
- IT Program Manager
- Technology Portfolio Manager
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Systems Implementation Manager
- IT-Focused PMO Analyst
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Tuition
Benefit from pay-by-the-course tuition
The MSIT – IT Project Management track offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. The application fee is $40. All other fees are included in the total cost.
Tuition breakdown:
Virginia students
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit-Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSIT – IT Project Management track | $485 | $1,455 | $14,550* |
Out-of-state students
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit-Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSIT – IT Project Management track | $495 | $1,485 | $14,850* |
I definitely wanted to go to Longwood because I got to know the professors. It made it easier to connect with them and their teaching styles. Also, because it’s a small school, the courses are much more interactive. If you are emailing a professor, they will get back to you in two to three hours.
-Sarine Thomas, Longwood University MBA graduate
Calendar
Schedule your next step with these program dates
The Longwood University online MSIT is delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| 7 Week Courses | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | First Class Day | Final Tuition Deadline† | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall A | 8/7/26 | 8/14/26 | 8/21/26 | 8/24/26 | 8/27/26 | 10/12/26 |
| Fall B | 10/2/26 | 10/9/26 | 10/16/26 | 10/19/26 | 10/22/26 | 12/7/26 |
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Admissions
Start your application for the master’s in project management in information technology program
We've streamlined the admission process for the Longwood University online MSIT program to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for this master's program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
The requirements include:
Prior to starting their graduate program, students must hold a conferred bachelor's degree or international equivalent from a college or university accredited by the appropriate institutional (formerly regional) accreditation agency. Applicants must meet one of the following for consideration for admission:
- Completed bachelor's degree from a university accredited by the appropriate institutional (formerly regional) accreditation agency with minimum 2.75 GPA.
- Completed bachelor's degree from a university accredited by the appropriate institutional (formerly regional) accreditation agency with 2.50 - 2.74 GPA and five years of professional level work experience. * Professional experience is defined as paid work experience that includes some combination of complex decision-making or analysis, management of people or projects, and at least moderate impact on the work unit or firm.
- All other prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply. These applicants must submit a one-page maximum letter of interest briefly indicating their reason(s) for obtaining a Longwood MBA along with their transcripts, resume, and optional GMAT score.
Transcripts from all institutions where you obtained a degree, bachelor or higher, and any post-baccalaureate coursework to be submitted at the time of application and subject to verification and approval by the MSIT director.
Resume including years of professional level work experience to be submitted at the time of application and subject to verification and approval by the MSIT director.
*International applicants may be required to submit additional test scores and documentation.
** Application fee waived for military (active and former). Verification must be submitted with application (ID or other form).
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address: [email protected] (preferred and quickest)
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Courses
Discover the courses for the online master’s in IT project management
For the MSIT – IT Project Management track, you must complete 10 courses totaling 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of core courses, 6 credit hours of track courses, and 6 credit hours of electives.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply appropriate terminology for IT systems to be able to communicate effectively regarding IT issues.
- Understand the role that IT plays in attaining and maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
- Apply IT concepts to typical business situations and analyze cases to determine proper and improper application of IT principles.
- Critique positions on IT-related issues and debate the relative importance of technology applications in creating business value.
Must choose 2 of the following.
*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. For students from outside Virginia, tuition and fees total $14,850.
**A resume verifying professional-level work experience must be submitted at the time of application and is subject to verification and approval by the MBA director.
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