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Management for IT Professionals

GES 405 -- 390 hours

Course Overview/Description

The Management for IT Professionals Program is particularly well suited for anyone in IT who has recently assumed management responsibilities, anyone who is managing IT professionals, or anyone who wants a basic and introductory perspective on some of the unique issues facing the management of IT professionals. The leaders in an organization often set the tone and establish the benchmarks for success. In this program, the focus is on developing a successful leadership style that facilitates team-building, collaboration, and a corporate culture that promotes success. Different decision-making techniques will be explored in the context of successful leadership styles. Since most business organizations are social systems, this program will also focus on the organizational culture and how it influences the way people work so as to maximize the long-term health of the organization and its people. This program explores the developmental process and how to be successful in effectuating change. This program delivers essential leadership skills, business practices, budgeting strategies, communication skills, and more, to help you run your IT department better than ever before.

Upon registering, you are given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a 6-month extension at no additional charge.



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