National Survey Ranks IT Project Management in Top 5 Best Jobs in America

Dec. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- Good news for students interested in a master of science degree or bachelor of science degree in information technology project management (ITPM). A recent survey by PayScale.com ranks IT Project Management in the top five of  the Top 50 “best jobs in America.”

The survey notes that the median pay in the field is $98,000. Additional results appear on CNN.Com.  http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2009/snapshots/5.html

Project Management has developed into a core business competency, and professionals with project management skills are currently highly sought among employers. Many top corporations and government agencies are establishing special project management divisions. Whatever the venture, project management skills are essential in ensuring that a job is completed successfully, on time and to budget.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s Master's Degree provides a comprehensive focus on critical project management skills for IT managers. The 36-credit-hour degree program covers essential skills and topics including procurement and risk management, to systems integration and organizational leadership. Additionally, the curriculum has received Registered Education Provider (REP) status through the Project Management Institute (PMI®), providing preparation for the nationally recognized PMP certification.

Additionally, the University offers a program of study in IT Project Management and Systems Analysis at the undergraduate level.  

For more information on the University's ITPM M.S. program or the undergraduate program, please contact Admissions at 717.901.5101 or email Admissions@HarrisburgU.edu.  

Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University's demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu.

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Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution.