Information Technology Project Management, Executive MS

This program is designed for technology students seeking to enhance overall strategic thinking, project management, and business acumen to successfully transition into the management and successful execution of projects.

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Overview

This program will provide the knowledge and skills through a wider lens to become a successful project manager who is at ease dealing with complex information, organizational challenges, and leading others in the shifting landscape within project management.

For international students enrolled in these programs, Curricular Practical Training – CPT – will be available for eligible required internships / work placement.

Certifications
This program will help students prepare to sit for the globally recognized PMP exam and earn their Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. This is a requirement of the program.

Hybrid Delivery
The program is delivered in a hybrid format in which students complete the program in six terms, with online work during the semester and a three-day on campus residency each semester. Students must attend all residencies to continue enrollment in the program. Note: At this time, Executive programs are a mix of asynchronous and synchronous classes through June 2023. Residencies will resume on campus in New Hampshire beginning the Summer of 2023.

Additional Information

A virtual orientation session to cover immigration issues, academics, login processes, and billing and payments and to provide an opportunity to meet the faculty and staff of NEC will take place a week before the term starts. Admitted students will receive the link to access the orientation session.

An internship is required each semester, starting in the first semester, regardless of your citizenship status or visa status. The internship is an integral part of the Executive program.

In the period before and after the residencies, students will complete their course work online. Instructors will maintain regular ‘virtual’ office hours and will be available to assist students as required throughout the semester.

Students must take at least seven credits per semester to be considered full-time.

Attendance Policy
Due to the hybrid nature of our residency model, online attendance is required each week of the term. This means that students will not be allowed to register after the official term start date.

In person attendance, on campus in New Hampshire, will be mandatory when we resume the residency weekend sessions. These sessions are an exciting and valuable component to the curriculum.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have general knowledge of IT systems and processes
You have completed a U.S. master’s degree*
You will be eligible for an internship/job in the U.S.

* Must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Faculty

Katrina Kerr

Director, Graduate Business and Accounting Programs
Office: Henniker Campus
Phone: 603.428.2453
Email: kkerr@nec.edu

Educational Background
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership, Regent University
MS in Business Education, New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University)
BA in Communications, New Hampshire College (now Southern New Hampshire University)

Research Interests
Dr. Kerr has studied and led sessions for multiple organizations on leadership, teams, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. She has presented at various conferences, including at the regional and national level for Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). She was awarded the “Best in Region” in 2017 at the ACBSP Region 1 Conference for her presentation on Authentic Leadership. More recently, she is an active member of the Global Business Education Committee for ACBSP. The committee is researching and developing educational materials on diversity, equity, and inclusion for ACBSP institutions and their stakeholders.

Bio
Dr. Kerr teaches leadership, ethics, and human resources management in the graduate Management programs at NEC. She has been teaching and working with graduate and undergraduate students for more than 22 years at various institutions. During that time, she has developed numerous academic programs and courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. She is the advisor to the Business Club and seeks to connect students with working professionals to further develop their skills and personal networks. Dr. Kerr created the Blue Blazer Closet in partnership with Brooks Brothers of Merrimack, NH. This program provides blue blazers for students to wear in both mock and professional interviews. She conducts classroom visits with seniors to discuss professionalism and presentation in business. This program supports students who may not have professional attire to wear in support of their job search and seeks to support students by removing barriers. She continues to grow the Accelerated MBA program by working with undergraduate students seeking to get a jump start on their graduate education.

She is an accomplished educator and professional with a diversified background in global leadership—specializing in human capital and macro/microconcerns of organizations, regarding structure, quality, culture, values, change, and corporate social responsibility. Her industry experience includes higher education, retail, defense, healthcare, insurance, and information technology. Her approach towards building authentic relationships with traditional and non-traditional students allows her to connect learners with academic theory and apply it to global leadership. She has worked in both the U.K. and Puerto Rico, supporting employee and leadership development.

Degree Requirements

Information Technology Project Management Requirements, M.S.

(40 credits)

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