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Report On The Establishment Of A Governmentwide Information Technology Training Program

APPENDIX C - CIO UNIVERSITY COURSE OFFERINGS

CIO University Offerings

Each university and the course titles are given below for the prospective student to obtain an idea of the general organization and content of each particular program. Specifics can be obtained from the partner institution's web site or contact person.

George Mason University

An 18-month Master of Science program with 36 semester hours of credit. Students completing the program will receive an M.S. degree in Technology Management while completing the academic requirements needed for CIO certification. Instruction in the program is conducted by the School of Management faculty, many of whom have careers in IT and have a focused academic research record in the area. The program includes approaches to evaluating student learning, fundamentals of IT, Clinger-Cohen legislative mandates and other governing laws and regulations a CIO must understand, acquisition reform legislation, competitive structures and pricing within the IT industry, and other topics related to legislation, regulation, and privacy issues within the Federal Government and private industry.

Program Overview: A master's degree program preparing IT professionals for a management career in IT technology firms and organizations.

Tuition: $25,000

Tuition covers all fees, books, case studies, materials, and costs of foreign travel, residency, and instruction.

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George Washington University

Delivery Method(s): Live classroom and hands-on state-of-the-art computer lab experiences with small classes.

Curriculum Type: Integrated Master of Science Program in Information Systems Technology

Tuition: Varies per location

Duration: Varies per location

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Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon's CIO Institute equips executives and IT managers with the knowledge and strategies essential to leading their organization in today's rapidly changing business environment. Programs draw upon Carnegie Mellon's expertise in the following areas to offer a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach:

• Carnegie Institute of Technology
• Center for Communications and Computer Security
• E-Commerce Institute
• Graduate School of Industrial Administration
• Heinz School of Public Policy and Management
• School of Computer Science
• Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and Computer Emergency Response Team Coordinations Center (CERT/CC)

Whether the user chooses one of the many complete programs offered throughout the year or opts to explore the different programs through varied courses and workshops, these programs will meet both the standards of the CIO University and the diverse needs of IT leaders within the public sector. The CIO Institute courses vary in scope and topics. In addition to those outlined below, courses may be customized to meet the needs of a particular organization.

Federal CIO Certificate Program

Because so much of a CIO's job is being able to work and communicate effectively with leaders in all functional areas of a company, as well as senior management, the Federal CIO Certificate Program is a flexible program for upper-level executives -- specifically CIOs, CTOs, and other executives with IT oversight responsibilities. The program addresses the foundations, concepts, and techniques that form the basis for CIO management today. The courses comprising this program directly address the executive core competencies adopted by the Federal Chief Information Officers Council.

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LaSalle University

The Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership (M.S. ITL) provides the foundation of IT and leadership skills needed for mid- to high-level IT or systems managers. It is important for both the technical and business sides of an organization to better understand each other's jobs and functions, especially as technical people assume project management roles.

This program enables students to acquire the conceptual foundation of leadership skills and technology concepts. It will enable them to advance their professional careers as leaders in information technology and to effectively manage human and technical resources. Core competencies include leadership, human resources, project management, communications, financial management, and technical competencies. Combining the strengths of the University's M.S. Computer Information Science and MBA programs, the M.S. ITL program is meant for those people who wish to become managers of information technology resources.

Requirements

Students must complete between 36 and 45 graduate credits in the Program to complete the M.S. ITL degree. Each student is required to complete the foundation courses, nine core competency courses, two elective courses and the capstone experience.

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Syracuse University

Syracuse University School of Information Studies offers a 10-course program of study leading to a Master of Science degree in Information Management. Government, military, and industry executives are eligible to complete a graduate level curriculum that develops leadership and management skills, comprehensively covers CIO competency areas, and provides a rich interactive learning environment with fellow mid-career professionals. Graduates will also be awarded a CIO Certificate from the General Services Administration.

The 10-course program of study includes a 3-course foundation series, a 3-course concentration area, 3 elective courses, and a capstone course that reviews the strategic management of information in organizations. The concentrations provide each student with the opportunity to explore current information management practices in a particular area. Concentration areas include:

• Electronic Government
• Information Security
• Program Management and Resource Planning
• Telecommunications Management
• Data Management

Courses taught in Washington, DC are normally scheduled from 12-6pm on Friday afternoons and occasional Saturday sessions. One-week concentrated courses during summer sessions in Washington, DC and at the main campus are also offered.

Tuition: The tuition and book fee for each 3-unit course is $2,250 at present. There is a $50 application fee and a one-time $150 technology fee for entering students.

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Loyola University Chicago
CIO University Graduate Certificate Program

The CIO University Graduate Certificate program offers technology managers the opportunity to complete the requirements for a CIO University certificate and earn graduate credit toward a Master of Science in Information Systems Management. The courses in the program provide students with the technical and business knowledge needed to understand how to use technology to achieve organizational goals and strategies, manage technology resources, and leverage information for competitive advantage. The program is designed to bring CIO's and technology leaders together to discuss current challenges and issues across the public and private sectors and across industries.

• Program participants have opportunities to discuss relevant issues, problem situations and successful strategies for resolution with other technology leaders who face similar challenges.
• A variety of industries and organizations are represented, thus, diverse solutions to challenging problems are discussed and shared.
• Participants have the opportunity to interface with professors currently conducting research in the area.
• Cases and real world situations are presented and discussed, with an emphasis on practical ramifications.
• Graduate credit earned in the Certificate Program can be transferred to the MSISM (Master of Science in Information Systems Management) or the MBA.
• Courses include Data Management/Data Warehousing, Project Management, Strategic Use of IT, Systems Analysis and Design, Managing Emerging Technologies, Quality Systems Development, Organizational Change, e-Business and CIO Roundtable.

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University of Maryland University College

UMUC's Executive Certificate program for CIOs is designed around the competencies developed by the Federal CIO Council in response to the passage of the Information Technology Management Reform Act (Clinger-Cohen). It is a 12-month cohort program in which the student will earn 24 graduate credits in subject areas meeting all the requirements of the Clinger-Cohen core competencies. The program focuses on general management principles of information technology and blends the best practices of the private and public sectors. The program consists of three seminars:

• Seminar I - 9 credits: Strategic Issues in Managing Information Technology. This seminar is an overview of critical issues in managing information technology (IT), including a discussion of IT infrastructure changes taking place in the IT industry. The seminar also focuses on the strategic management of innovation and information technology, human resource issues and business ethics.
• Seminar II - 9 credits: IT Systems and Operations. This seminar focuses best practices in program and financial management, the state of current information technology, and a look at emerging information technology as it affects organizational goals.
• Seminar III - 6 credits: CIO Processes. The CIO's regulatory and legislative environment is the focus of this seminar. Tools which enhance the CIOs ability to effectively manage information technology are examined through modeling and simulation. It also provides an in-depth look at issues in both government and private sector laws, regulations, and practices in the information technology arena.

Tuition: $16,632, plus a $50 graduate application fee.

Target Audiences for Program: High performing Federal employees, current CIOs, and similar professionals in the IT industry.

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