Masters
Part-Time or Full-Time
Fall I, Spring I
Online
About the MPS in Information Technology Leadership & Strategy at Loyola
Strategic leadership in the information technology field—particularly with the rapid growth in AI, machine learning, and data science—requires a special set of skills. Information technology leadership demands technical know how, a solid understanding of governance and policy, vision building, and future forecasting.
If you are an IT professional or aspiring business leader looking to advance your career, Loyola University Chicago's Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in IT Leadership and Strategy can prepare you for career growth.
Our unique program combines concepts from IT and business to help you develop skills for future planning, assessing long-term trends, and developing strategic plans that help position your organization for continued success.
In the master's in information technology leadership program, you will develop critical leadership and strategic thinking skills along with an understanding of governance, risk assessment, and security that will help you emerge as a leader within IT.
Program Structure
The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Information Technology Leadership and Strategy can be pursued full time or part time. Classes are delivered fully online in 8-week sessions, including both synchronous and asynchronous courses.
Why Choose Loyola for Your Master's in IT Leadership and Strategy Degree?
Loyola offers one of the only online IT degrees that encompasses leadership, organizational management, ethical/social considerations within computing, strategy, and other skills fundamental to advancing as an IT professional. At Loyola, you will receive a distinguished, application-focused education that you can immediately put into practice.
- A flexible, fully online format
- The only IT degree of its kind
- A focus on application
- Investigating AI and emerging technologies
- Prioritizing ethical technology use
- Designed by practicing IT leaders
Balance your academic, personal, and professional responsibilities. The information technology strategy and leadership master's degree was designed for working professionals, offering 8-week sessions and a fully online format. Live online sessions meet in the afternoons or evenings to help accommodate your schedule.
Earn a distinctive IT degree that incorporates leadership, strategy, and technical skills. While some IT degree programs include courses in leadership, Loyola's program offers rigorous preparation for executive roles. Our program brings together business principles, information technology strategy, ethics, financial planning, technical concepts, and several other topics to offer a robust, dynamic master's in IT degree.
Continuously apply what you have learned in your courses to the real world. You will complete hands-on learning projects in the majority of your courses and have the opportunity to complete an internship near the end of your master's program.
Learn in a cutting-edge program that incorporates information about the latest technologies. In Loyola's program, you will study AI, virtual reality, and other technologies that have the potential to reshape our world.
Learn how to ethically leverage technology in organizations. Loyola's commitment to social justice and Jesuit tradition inform the master's in IT leadership, which means you will continuously examine the moral and ethical implications of new technologies, data mining and use, and other leading-edge issues.
Learn leadership and information technology strategy from practicing professionals. Our program was designed by professors who hold or have held positions of leadership such as chief information officer, director of academic technology services, vice president of information services, and director of technology programs. Our faculty bring that invaluable expertise in information technology leadership to the classroom.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the School of Continuing and Professional Studies faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the IT Leadership and Strategy MPS program.
Faculty and StaffInformation Technology Strategy and Leadership: Career Connections
This Loyola master's degree program will provide you with the leadership, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills necessary for achieving executive IT leadership roles in small, midsize, and large organizations.
Specific job options include:
- Chief information officer
- IT director
- Information technology manager
- Project manager
- Chief technology officer
- Information security manager
- IT governance manager
- Enterprise architect
- IT operations manager
- IT business analyst
- Information technology strategist
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers within IT leadership.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the IT Leadership and Strategy MPS program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide IT Leadership and Strategy MPS learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
MPS in IT Leadership and Strategy Results and Skills
The master's in IT leadership is one of the best IT degrees for advancing in organizations. In this one-of-a-kind graduate program, you will not only gain technical knowledge; you will also develop the business acumen fundamental to your success in executive roles. You will build skills in:
- Leadership
- Strategic planning and thinking
- Technology management
- Ethical decision making
- Financial planning and management
- An understanding of business operations
- Collaboration and communication
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Networking and computer security
- Cybersecurity
- Policy development
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your return to school a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the IT Leadership and Strategy MPS totals $23700.00, or 30 credit hours at a cost of $790.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
IT Leadership and Strategy MPS Scholarships
Scholarship award decisions for all graduate degree-seeking students are made at admission. For selected students, SCPS offers scholarships to cover 20 percent of tuition costs. Additionally, we offer the opportunity for graduate students with a demonstrated high financial need to apply for scholarships after admission.
For detailed information about tuition, costs, and aid, please visit the SCPS Tuition & Financial Aid page.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the IT Leadership and Strategy MPS are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall: June 30
Funding Deadline: February 15
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the IT Leadership and Strategy MPS include:
Official Transcripts
2.5 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals.
Official Documents
Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the IT Leadership and Strategy MPS program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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