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Non-Profit, Retail, Travel and Lodging

Many of the online directories focus towards one market segment or audience profile. Here, we target the "best in class" for each of the served markets by industry leaders in their respective fields. Find a category that you feel is most relevant to the content of your site, or that attracts a customer demographic you wish to reach. Provide a title and URL and submit to this directory.

Corporate Business

Business web directory and online Internet marketing center, offering powerful promotion opportunities to your business and website. Maximize traffic to your website by submitting to the directory. Categorized in 7 main groups, including Consulting, Manufacturing, Internet Services, Professionals, Health, Pharmaceutical, Software & Telecommunications and Transportation.

Associations, Foundations & Non-Profit

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Retail & Ecommerce

Retail Directory businesses and Retail Directory companies. View the B2B Directory Guide business directory and find a complete listing of companies by restaurants, travel and lodging, clothing, publishing, sports and health, and gifts and arts.

Clothing & Accessories

KissMe Lingerie is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/kissme to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Lingerie

Offers home improvement products that includes Mystic Mattress. Since 2012, Mystic Mattress has been listed in the Clothing and Accessories directory.

Category: Clothing And Accessories

Specialize in Wedding Shoes, Wedding Sandals, Bridal Shoes. Special Events Bridal Shoppe has, since 2007, been listed in the Clothing and Accessories directory.

Category: Wedding Shoes, Wedding Sandals, Bridal Shoes

Providing a complete range of Clothing and Accessories, SPL Jewelry Sales has been a good corporate sponsor for the CT Retail board. A senior member of this listing since 2000 in the Retail vertical.

Category: Online Rings, Bracelets

Gifts, Arts & Other

BoxCarz is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/boxcarz to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Play Cardboard Cars

Shop Floral Arts in the Gifts Arts and Other category to find the best deals in MA for flowers, shrubs, inddor and outdoor vegetation.

Category: Flowers, Shrubs, Inddor And Outdoor Vegetation

Providing a complete range of Gifts Arts and Other, Gold to Green has been a good corporate sponsor for the MA Retail board. A senior member of this listing since 2008 in the Retail vertical.

Category: Gifts Arts And Other

Company profile and product/services listings found at http://host.web-print-design.com/holiday. Specializing in the gifts for school fundraising industry, they are part of the Retail Gifts Arts and Other section of the directory.

Category: Gifts For School Fundraising

A producer of specialty customized picture frames for the MA Gifts Arts and Other retail space.

Category: Customized Picture Frames

Manufactures and distributes dog toys, dog balls, dog water bowl. Found in the Retail, Gifts Arts and Other group in this directory.

Category: Dog Toys, Dog Balls, Dog Water Bowl

Find out where you can get Toffee Masters specialty toffee products. Since 2001, Toffee Masters has been listed in the Gifts Arts and Other directory.

Category: Toffee Masters Specialty Toffee Products

North American scientific and laboratory equipment company that manufactures vending and arcade equipment. Since 1999, Token Sales has been listed in the Gifts Arts and Other directory.

Category: Vending And Arcade Equipment

Distributor with worldwide sales capacity and industrial supply, Westford China in the Retail market sells and services military memorabilia and promotional items in MA, and has been a member since 2001.

Category: Military Decals, Mugs And Other Promotional Products

Music, Gaming and Other

Distributor with worldwide sales capacity and industrial supply, Brannen Flutes in the Retail market sells and services flutes and piccolos in MA, and has been a member since 2002.

Category: Music And Other Consumer

Doggie Day provides fantastic values on all the latest animal care trends in the Retail market. Specializes in pet sitting services. Located in MA, Doggie Day has been an Corporate Music and Other Consumer supplier since 2000.

Category: Pet Sitting Services

Online retailer of online gaming. Located in the Music and Other Consumer directory since 2004, International Global Gaming Federation strives to provide superior service and sell the highest quality products.

Category: Online Gaming

LVI is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/lvi to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Music And Other Consumer

Offers Music and Other Consumer services for Florida-based new wave band. Since 2001, Noir has been listed in the Retail directory.

Category: Florida-Based New Wave Band

Publishing

Customized business forms, print form layout, forms management and final print production. Cost effective, automated inventory reminders.

Category: Business Forms, Print Form Layout, Forms Management

Offers a range of solutions in the books for solving disabilities market. Consultant services in the Publishing industry.

Category: Books For Solving Disabilities

Rizzoli Publishing is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/greek-files to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Publishing

Secrets to Dating has been a trusted partner for CT Publishing fellow firms since 2001, providing sound resource management for Retail members.

Category: Publishing

Sports and Health

A manufacturer of Horse Stud Services and located in MA, Al Beau Stud Services has been an Affordable Sports and Health supplier since 2002.

Category: Horse Stud Services

Backyard Party

Category: Indoor Bouncy House Store

Christine's Day Spa is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/christine to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Day Spa

As one of the area's privately-owned Retail corporations, Perseus Athletics in MA Retail provides Sports medicine, posture training. Member since 2009.

Category: Sports Medicine, Posture Training

Shop Precision Speed and Strength in the Sports and Health category to find the best deals in MA for speed and strength conditioning.

Category: Speed And Strength Conditioning

Company profile and product/services listings found at http://host.web-print-design.com/rocky. Specializing in the trail rides industry, they are part of the Retail Sports and Health section of the directory.

Category: Trail Rides

Shop SAJA Farms in the Sports and Health category to find the best deals in MA for farmer market, food organic, food natural organic, MA, Massachusetts.

Category: Farmer Market, Food Organic, Food Natural Organic, Ma, Massachusetts

Specializes in Sports and Health with operations and headquarters in MA, SkiMarket is a leading national provider of Alpine and cross country ski supplies Directory listing since 2004.

Category: Alpine And Cross Country Ski Supplies

Bicycles

Category: Bicycles

Ski Boots

Category: Ski Boots

Offers a range of Sports and Health solutions in the Greater MA market, with locations throughout the region.

Category: Sports And Health

Consumer Transportation

Sells new and used diesel trucks at competitive prices, primarily as a Transport and Logistics heavy new and rebuild constuction group.

Category: Diesel Trucks

Harley Davidson-BETA

Category: Harley Davidson Motorcycles

Provides a complete range of Retail car dealer products for sale, new and used. Located in MA, Haverhill Motors services a broad range of retail, business, and institutional clients. Filed with Transport and Logistics

Category: Car Dealer

A source for wholesale Pryority Foods food brokerage firm. Since 2012, Pryority Foods has participated in the Retail directory.

Category: Food Brokerage Firm

Starving Artists Movers

Category: Residential Movers

Hotels & Restaurants

The Colonial Inn 1999 is offering luxury accommodations. Located in the center of downtown Concord, MA.

Category: Hotels And Restaurants

Fortunato's Restaurant is an Lowell Italian restaurant and has been a member of the restaurant section since 1999 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Lowell Italian Restaurant

Garlic Bistro is a Lowell Thai restaurant and has been a member of the restaurant section since 2000 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Lowell Thai Restaurant

Hammersley's Bistro is an upscale boston cuisine and has been a member of the restaurant section since 1998 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Upscale Boston Cuisine

Provides full-service NH Hotel, Lakes Region, Shopping services for customers needing hotel lodging services. Visit http://host.web-print-design.com/tilton-hampton to take advantage of our special rates today.

Category: Nh Hotel, Lakes Region, Shopping

Mambo Restaurant is a Lowell Mexican restaurant and has been a member of the restaurant section since 2006 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Lowell Mexican Restaurant

Steve The Cook is a Dracut catering firm and has been a member of the restaurant section since 2007 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Dracut Catering Firm

Online provider of online booking travel agency as an Hotels and Restaurants general partner in global distribution systems.

Category: Online Booking Travel Agency

Tyngs Tavern is a registered member in the Travel and Lodging vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/tyngs to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Tyngsboro Family Restaurant

Associations, Foundations & Non-Profit

A leading source for Public Pension Attorneys from MA Ass'n Pension Attorneys.

Category: Public Pension Attorneys

As an institution, SPF Foundation has been a good corporate sponsor for the MA charitable foundation industry. A member of the directory since 2002 in the Non-Profit section.

Category: Charitable Foundation Industry

Cambodian League is a registered member in the Non-Profit vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/cambodian to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Cambodian Directory

Specialized in Associations Foundations and Non-Profit with operations and headquarters in MA, East Coast Jazz is a leading national provider of youth jazz competitions. Directory listing since 2004.

Category: Associations Foundations And Non-Profit

Offers a range of Cancer Foundation consulting services and is posted in the Affordable Associations Foundations and Non-Profit market.

Category: Cancer Foundation

Affordable Associations Foundations and Non-Profit service that provide opportunities to see improv theater. Customized to your requirements by Merrimack Repertory Theatre.

Category: Improv Theater

http://host.web-print-design.com/SBCA allows users to search for the best DC Non-Profit for the ideal dish tv, direct TV, satellite internet company as a community partner.

Category: Dish Tv, Direct Tv, Satellite Internet

Retail & Ecommerce

Retail Directory businesses and Retail Directory companies. View the B2B Directory Guide business directory and find a complete listing of companies by restaurants, travel and lodging, clothing, publishing, sports and health, and gifts and arts.

Clothing & Accessories

Offers home improvement products that includes Mystic Mattress. Since 2012, Mystic Mattress has been listed in the Clothing and Accessories directory.

Category: Clothing And Accessories

Specialize in Wedding Shoes, Wedding Sandals, Bridal Shoes. Special Events Bridal Shoppe has, since 2007, been listed in the Clothing and Accessories directory.

Category: Wedding Shoes, Wedding Sandals, Bridal Shoes

Provides full-service adult diaper, plasticpants, products for incontinence services for customers needing incontinence protection for day-to-day living and comfort. Visit http://www.driwear.com/ to take advantage of our special rates today.

Category: Adult Diaper, Plasticpants, Products For Incontinence

Retailer of rubberpants, plastic wear, adult baby. Located in the Clothing and Accessories directory since 2011, Fetware strives to provide superior service and sell the highest quality products.

Category: Rubberpants, Plastic Wear, Adult Baby

KissMe Lingerie is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/kissme to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Lingerie

Providing a complete range of Clothing and Accessories, SPL Jewelry Sales has been a good corporate sponsor for the CT Retail board. A senior member of this listing since 2000 in the Retail vertical.

Category: Online Rings, Bracelets

Providers of Clothing and Accessories-related services and is located in MA for individuals and corporations looking for local screen printing services. Look to Velocity Screen Printing to solve your larger print production problems.

Category: Clothing And Accessories

Gifts, Arts & Other

Shop Floral Arts in the Gifts Arts and Other category to find the best deals in MA for flowers, shrubs, inddor and outdoor vegetation.

Category: Flowers, Shrubs, Inddor And Outdoor Vegetation

A producer of specialty customized picture frames for the MA Gifts Arts and Other retail space.

Category: Customized Picture Frames

Provides and builds custom planters and other garden furniture. Found in the Retail, Gifts Arts and Other group in this directory.

Category: Custom Planters And Other Garden Furniture

Military Arts has been a trusted partner for NH Gifts Arts and Other fellow firms since 2000, providing sound resource management for Retail members.

Category: Gifts Arts And Other

Manufactures and distributes dog toys, dog balls, dog water bowl. Found in the Retail, Gifts Arts and Other group in this directory.

Category: Dog Toys, Dog Balls, Dog Water Bowl

Find out where you can get Toffee Masters specialty toffee products. Since 2001, Toffee Masters has been listed in the Gifts Arts and Other directory.

Category: Toffee Masters Specialty Toffee Products

Distributor with worldwide sales capacity and industrial supply, Westford China in the Retail market sells and services military memorabilia and promotional items in MA, and has been a member since 2001.

Category: Military Decals, Mugs And Other Promotional Products

BoxCarz is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/boxcarz to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Play Cardboard Cars

Provides a complete range of Retail products for sale, new and used. Located in MA, Caspers Faux Glass services a broad range of retail, business, and institutional clients. Filed with Gifts Arts and Other.

Category: Faux Glass

A leading source for gold parties from Gold to Green. Found in the Gifts Arts and Other directory.

Category: Gold Parties

Providing a complete range of Gifts Arts and Other, Gold to Green has been a good corporate sponsor for the MA Retail board. A senior member of this listing since 2008 in the Retail vertical.

Category: Gifts Arts And Other

Company profile and product/services listings found at http://host.web-print-design.com/holiday. Specializing in the gifts for school fundraising industry, they are part of the Retail Gifts Arts and Other section of the directory.

Category: Gifts For School Fundraising

A manufacturer of personalized gift baskets and located in MA, Suzannas Gift Baskets has been an Affordable Gifts Arts and Other supplier since 1998.

Category: Personalized Gift Baskets

North American scientific and laboratory equipment company that manufactures vending and arcade equipment. Since 1999, Token Sales has been listed in the Gifts Arts and Other directory.

Category: Vending And Arcade Equipment

Yim Trading provides fantastic values on all the latest decorating trends in the Retail market. Specializes in porcelain figurines. Located in MA, Yim Trading has been an Affordable Gifts Arts and Other supplier since 2000.

Category: Porcelain Figurines

Music, Gaming and Other

Distributor with worldwide sales capacity and industrial supply, Brannen Flutes in the Retail market sells and services flutes and piccolos in MA, and has been a member since 2002.

Category: Music And Other Consumer

LVI is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/lvi to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Music And Other Consumer

Offers Music and Other Consumer services for Florida-based new wave band. Since 2001, Noir has been listed in the Retail directory.

Category: Florida-Based New Wave Band

Burkart Flutes is a premiere flute and piccollo company. Their custom flutes are designed by award-winning artists for bringing out the best in classical, jazz and other styles with flair.

Category: Professional Flute, Custom Piccolo, Flute And Piccolo Headjoint

Providing high quality new Burkart-Phelan-Resona resona flutes. Since 2012, Burkart-Phelan-Resona has participated in the Retail directory.

Category: Resona Flutes

Doggie Day provides fantastic values on all the latest animal care trends in the Retail market. Specializes in pet sitting services. Located in MA, Doggie Day has been an Corporate Music and Other Consumer supplier since 2000.

Category: Pet Sitting Services

Online retailer of online gaming. Located in the Music and Other Consumer directory since 2004, International Global Gaming Federation strives to provide superior service and sell the highest quality products.

Category: Online Gaming

Publishing

Offers a range of solutions in the books for solving disabilities market. Consultant services in the Publishing industry.

Category: Books For Solving Disabilities

Customized business forms, print form layout, forms management and final print production. Cost effective, automated inventory reminders.

Category: Business Forms, Print Form Layout, Forms Management

Rizzoli Publishing is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/greek-files to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Publishing

Secrets to Dating has been a trusted partner for CT Publishing fellow firms since 2001, providing sound resource management for Retail members.

Category: Publishing

Sports and Health

As one of the area's privately-owned Retail corporations, Perseus Athletics in MA Retail provides Sports medicine, posture training. Member since 2009.

Category: Sports Medicine, Posture Training

A leading source for Adventure Sports from Adventure Sports. Found in the Sports and Health directory.

Category: Sports And Health

Shop Precision Speed and Strength in the Sports and Health category to find the best deals in MA for speed and strength conditioning.

Category: Speed And Strength Conditioning

Company profile and product/services listings found at http://host.web-print-design.com/rocky. Specializing in the trail rides industry, they are part of the Retail Sports and Health section of the directory.

Category: Trail Rides

Shop SAJA Farms in the Sports and Health category to find the best deals in MA for farmer market, food organic, food natural organic, MA, Massachusetts.

Category: Farmer Market, Food Organic, Food Natural Organic, Ma, Massachusetts

A manufacturer of Horse Stud Services and located in MA, Al Beau Stud Services has been an Affordable Sports and Health supplier since 2002.

Category: Horse Stud Services

Backyard Party

Category: Indoor Bouncy House Store

Christine's Day Spa is a registered member in the Retail vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/christine to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Day Spa

Specializes in Sports and Health with operations and headquarters in MA, SkiMarket is a leading national provider of Alpine and cross country ski supplies Directory listing since 2004.

Category: Alpine And Cross Country Ski Supplies

Ski Boots

Category: Ski Boots

Bicycles

Category: Bicycles

Hotels & Restaurants

Fortunato's Restaurant is an Lowell Italian restaurant and has been a member of the restaurant section since 1999 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Lowell Italian Restaurant

Garlic Bistro is a Lowell Thai restaurant and has been a member of the restaurant section since 2000 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Lowell Thai Restaurant

Hammersley's Bistro is an upscale boston cuisine and has been a member of the restaurant section since 1998 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Upscale Boston Cuisine

Steve The Cook is a Dracut catering firm and has been a member of the restaurant section since 2007 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Dracut Catering Firm

Bella Italia is an Italian restaurant and has been a member of the restaurant section since 2003 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Italian Restaurant

Sells bus transportation at competitive prices, primarily as a Hotels and Restaurants transporation company.

Category: Bus Transportation

The Colonial Inn 1999 is offering luxury accommodations. Located in the center of downtown Concord, MA.

Category: Hotels And Restaurants

Giovannis Restaurant is a Dracut family dining and has been a member of the restaurant section since 1997 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Dracut Family Dining

Provides full-service NH Hotel, Lakes Region, Shopping services for customers needing hotel lodging services. Visit http://host.web-print-design.com/tilton-hampton to take advantage of our special rates today.

Category: Nh Hotel, Lakes Region, Shopping

Online provider of online booking travel agency as an Hotels and Restaurants general partner in global distribution systems.

Category: Online Booking Travel Agency

Tyngs Tavern is a registered member in the Travel and Lodging vertical market and services the area's needs. Visit us at http://host.web-print-design.com/tyngs to see how we're helping our clients every day.

Category: Tyngsboro Family Restaurant

Colonial Inn #1a

Category: Hotels And Restaurants

Mambo Restaurant is a Lowell Mexican restaurant and has been a member of the restaurant section since 2006 in the MA Hotels and Restaurants section.

Category: Lowell Mexican Restaurant

Consumer Transportation

Sells new and used diesel trucks at competitive prices, primarily as a Transport and Logistics heavy new and rebuild constuction group.

Category: Diesel Trucks

A source for wholesale Pryority Foods food brokerage firm. Since 2012, Pryority Foods has participated in the Retail directory.

Category: Food Brokerage Firm

Offers a range of solutions in the travel agency market. Consultant services in the Transport and Logistics industry.

Category: Travel Agency

Provides a complete range of Retail car dealer products for sale, new and used. Located in MA, Haverhill Motors services a broad range of retail, business, and institutional clients. Filed with Transport and Logistics

Category: Car Dealer

Starving Artists Movers

Category: Residential Movers

Harley Davidson-BETA

Category: Harley Davidson Motorcycles
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Master of Science in Information Technology

The Aspen University 36 semester credit MS in Information Technology (MSIT) program prepares students for mid-level careers in information technology in a variety of business settings. The MSIT equips learners with fundamental technical skills presented in the widely recognized Microsoft Certificate Systems Engineer certification coupled with such vendor-neutral information technology principles as data communications, intranet development and project management.

MSIT Degree Completion Requirements:

  • 36 Total semester credits (8 Core Courses- 3 semester credits each)
  • 9 Elective semester credit hours of MCSE Certification Portfolio
  • A Final Project (3 semester credits)
  • One Proctored Exam

Core Courses:

645 Project Management Essentials
515 Management of Information Systems
525 Information Systems Strategic Planning
535 Telecommunications
545 Emerging Technologies
665 Data Communications
675 Systems Design
695 Intranets
599 Capstone Project

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Elective Courses:

You may receive nine elective portfolio credits for your earned Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. If you want to earn the MSIT degree but don't want to pursue the MCSE, you are required to take three of the following electives:

615 Information Systems Policy
625 Planning for Information Networks
685 eBusiness
646 Project Management Organization Framework
647 Project Management Integration Framework
649 Information Technology Project Management

See Program Calendar

Course Descriptions:


645 Project Management Essentials
PME introduces students to the fundamental elements of effective project management. It provides students with the opportunity to apply these elements using exercises and examples based on real-time projects. The required tools and techniques used to plan, measure, and control projects and the methods used to organize and manage projects are also discussed.


515 Management of Information Systems

In this course, students gain valuable insight into the planning, organizing, and controlling of user services, as well as the management of the information systems development process. The course also examines organizational learning curves, dealing with vendors, budgeting, accounting, management reporting, and legal considerations of information systems.


525 Information Systems Strategic Planning

Information systems are an integral part of corporate operations. This course examines guidelines for developing an information systems plan, selecting systems projects, assessing current systems, and planning future systems expansion that supports organizational growth.

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535 Telecommunications

This course provides a brief history of telecommunications, a look at the field's structure and regulation, information on networks and telecommunications services, the basics of traffic engineering, and an introduction to primary data communications systems. The underlying principles and functions of telecommunications management are also introduced.


545 Emerging Technologies

Through this course, students explore state-of-the-art and emerging technologies in information processing. The class includes a survey of recent advances in software development, hardware, and computer networking strategies.


665 Data Communications
Data Communications develops students' essential skills and knowledge for designing communication systems. Students examine network protocols and wide and local-area networks in detail. Topics include the seven layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model, client-server technology, and comparison of different network architectures.


675 Systems Design
This course reviews efficient processes for information systems analysis and development. It also covers state-of-the-art techniques for information systems specifications and design. Other topics covered include real-time structured analysis and design, and object-oriented analysis and design.


695 Intranets
This course develops students' essential skills and knowledge for designing and managing Intranets, i.e. internal Web networks. Students will learn how the Internet model applies to business, how developments in technology have made Intranets possible, and the impact they may have for organizations in the future.

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615 Information Systems Policy
Designed to provide an understanding of the overall information needs of an organization and the role of computer-based information systems, this course covers management of computer centers and technical personnel, systems development management, and enterprise analysis.


625 Planning for Information Networks
This course presents a methodology for planning telecommunications networks from the perspective of a technical manager. General planning principles are covered, and during the course students develop a general model based on structured analysis techniques. Related topics of network architectures risk analysis, and disaster recovery are also discussed.


685 eBusiness
The Internet and related technologies pose enormous opportunities for developing new business models and significant threats to existing models. Information Professionals must be prepared to recognize opportunities and overcome challenges posed by the electronic economy. This course defines the core elements of developing an eBusiness strategy, including branding, competitive analysis, technology assessment, business method models, and preparing for emerging trends. Course assignments involve extensive case studies and online research using the latest e-tools. Students collaborate to create a prototype eBusiness venture.


646 Project Management Organization Framework
PMOF introduces the fundamental concepts of scope, time management, human resource planning and project communications as presented in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge. Emphasizing both theory and practical application, PMOF provides students with an opportunity to apply these concepts using real-life exercises, examples, and software tools..


647 Project Management Integration Framework

PMIF completes the topics presented in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge and includes project cost, quality, procurement, and risk management. Continuing the work from PMOF, PMIF provides students with additional opportunities to apply these concepts using real-life exercises, examples, and software tools. Special consideration is given to preparing students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.


649-Information Technology Project Management
(Prerequisite: 645-- Project Management Essentials or prior consent of the instructor)
In today's fast-paced and dynamic environment, innovative information technology and system development projects are critical to many companies' success. The emphasis on such projects creates greater demand from senior management to deliver quality information technology projects on time, within budget, and which add functionality and value to their customers and clients. IT Project Management will teach the project manager how to integrate sound project management principles in the information technology project's development profile in order to assure every aspect of the project is under control and delivers the technical objectives. This course will also cover the IT project's life cycle from initiation through closeout and address all the components of project management as they relate to IT projects, based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

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599 Capstone Project
The capstone project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their courses to the work environment. This project is completely individualized; students are encouraged to select work-related projects that are of particular interest to them and that will result in professional growth and benefit the organization.

Master of Science in Information Management

Aspen University's 36 semester credit MS in Information Management program illustrates how information flows through an enterprise, presents effective uses of technology and describes how information systems can shape an organization. It bridges the gap between information management and its practical application. The program examines information technology with an emphasis upon strategies for applying technology both profitably and effectively.

The core courses lay a firm foundation of essential concepts, principles, skills and strategies for the information technology professional, providing the knowledge and skills needed for informed decision making and effective leadership. The program's two elective tracks allow for concentrated study in either the management or technology aspects of the field.

The Aspen University MS in Information Management prepares students to be key contributors in defining the strategies for successful implementation of Information Technology within their organizations.

MSIM Degree Completion Requirements:

  • 36 Total semester credits (8 Core Courses- 3 semester credits each)
  • 3 Elective Course (3 semester credits each)
  • A Final Project (3 semester credits)
  • One Proctored Exam

Core Courses:

505 Managing in an Age of Information Technology Change
515 Management of Information Systems
525 Information Systems Strategic Planning
535 Telecommunications
545 Emerging Technologies
560 Business Ethics
590 Organizational Behavior
645 Project Management Essentials
599 Capstone Project

Elective Courses: Management Concentration

605 Customers, Markets, and Technology
635 Technology and the Global Environment
685 eBusiness

Elective Courses: Technologies Concentration

649 - Information Technology Project Management
665 Data Communications

685 eBusiness
695 Intranets

Elective Courses: Project Management Concentration

646 Project Management Organization Framework
647 Project Management Integration Framework
649 Information Technology Project Management

See Program Calendar

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Course Descriptions:


505 Managing in an Age of Information Technology Change - This course sets the stage for Aspen University's Master of Science degree program by addressing the need for organizations to respond efficiently to technological changes. Students examine management techniques for fostering a corporate culture that facilitates innovation. The course also discusses the dynamics of growth and change and their impact on the success of a technology-intensive business.


515 Management of Information Systems

In this course, students gain valuable insight into the planning, organizing, and controlling of user services, as well as the management of the information systems development process. The course also examines organizational learning curves, dealing with vendors, budgeting, accounting, management reporting, and legal considerations of information systems.


525 Information Systems Strategic Planning

Information systems are an integral part of corporate operations. This course examines guidelines for developing an information systems plan, selecting systems projects, assessing current systems, and planning future systems expansion that supports organizational growth.


535 Telecommunications

This course provides a brief history of telecommunications, a look at the field's structure and regulation, information on networks and telecommunications services, the basics of traffic engineering, and an introduction to primary data communications systems. The underlying principles and functions of telecommunications management are also introduced.


545 Emerging Technologies
- Through this course, students explore state-of-the-art and emerging technologies in information processing. The class includes a survey of recent advances in software development, hardware, and computer networking strategies.


560 Business Ethics

This course examines ethics and values in multiple contexts. It begins with an exploration of individual values and the integration of mind, body and soul. The perspective then broadens to include corporate ethics and the role of moral leadership in business. The course concludes with an examination of ethical dilemmas created by an expanding global economy.

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590 Organizational Behavior

Today, businesses run on hardware, software, and human capital more than ever before. This course focuses on the people in the organization and how they work and behave in the work environment. It examines the behavior of individuals, the dynamics of teamwork, the processes of small groups, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management, and ways to eliminate barriers to effective communications within the workplace.


645 Project Management Essentials
PME introduces students to the fundamental elements of effective project management. It provides students with the opportunity to apply these elements using exercises and examples based on real-time projects. The required tools and techniques used to plan, measure, and control projects and the methods used to organize and manage projects are also discussed.


605 Customers, Markets & Technology
The relationship between technology-based products and the consumers of these products comes under investigation in this course. This course also teaches methods for designing, developing, and delivering technology-based products that can solve real-world problems.


635 Technology and the Global Environment
How does globalization relate to and affect technological innovation? That's the question this course is designed to answer. Students interpret technological activities of organizations and analyze the likely impact of these activities on technological choices and opportunities affecting their businesses.


649-Information Technology Project Management
(Prerequisite: 645-Project Management Essentials or prior consent of the instructor)
In today's fast-paced and dynamic environment, innovative information technology and system development projects are critical to many companies' success. The emphasis on such projects creates greater demand from senior management to deliver quality information technology projects on time, within budget, and which add functionality and value to their customers and clients. IT Project Management will teach the project manager how to integrate sound project management principles in the information technology project's development profile in order to assure every aspect of the project is under control and delivers the technical objectives. This course will also cover the IT project's life cycle from initiation through closeout and address all the components of project management as they relate to IT projects, based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).


665 Data Communications
Data Communications develops students' essential skills and knowledge for designing communication systems. Students examine network protocols and wide and local-area networks in detail. Topics include the seven layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model, client-server technology, and comparison of different network architectures.

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685 eBusiness
The Internet and related technologies pose enormous opportunities for developing new business models and significant threats to existing models. Information Professionals must be prepared to recognize opportunities and overcome challenges posed by the electronic economy. This course defines the core elements of developing an eBusiness strategy, including branding, competitive analysis, technology assessment, business method models, and preparing for emerging trends. Course assignments involve extensive case studies and online research using the latest e-tools. Students collaborate to create a prototype eBusiness venture.


695 Intranets
This course develops students' essential skills and knowledge for designing and managing Intranets, i.e. internal Web networks. Students will learn how the Internet model applies to business, how developments in technology have made Intranets possible, and the impact they may have for organizations in the future.


646 Project Management Organization Framework
PMOF introduces the fundamental concepts of scope, time management, human resource planning and project communications as presented in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge. Emphasizing both theory and practical application, PMOF provides students with an opportunity to apply these concepts using real-life exercises, examples, and software tools..


647 Project Management Integration Framework

PMIF completes the topics presented in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge and includes project cost, quality, procurement, and risk management. Continuing the work from PMOF, PMIF provides students with additional opportunities to apply these concepts using real-life exercises, examples, and software tools. Special consideration is given to preparing students for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.

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599 Capstone Project

The capstone project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their courses to the work environment. This project is completely individualized; students are encouraged to select work-related projects that are of particular interest to them and that will result in professional growth and benefit the organization.

 

 

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Master of Science in Information Technology
Develop your expertise in data communications, intranet development, and project management. Build upon the skills presented in the widely recognized Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification.

Master of Science in Information Management
Get the skills you need to shape your organization's technology implementation to best meet business objectives.

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