The online Master of Science in Information & Telecommunications Systems Management (ITSM) degree is structured as an interdisciplinary study of systems management theory and practices. As a technology management oriented degree, the main objective of the program is to develop student abilities to anticipate, recognize, and solve organizational and technological problems, optimize their own capabilities and the capabilities of others, allocate and effectively use resources, and apply systems management theory to organizational situations. Specialization options include leadership, information assurance, or technology management law and policy. Students complete the 38 credit hour program in a combination of accelerated 8-week terms and 16-week semesters.