Information Management Systems

Overview

Key learning outcomes

Through the Information Management Systems program offered by the Harvard University you:

• Build an understanding and application of current information management technologies, such as databases, communication protocols, cloud computing, and web frameworks.

• Gain knowledge of risk and opportunity assessment, change management, and understanding of practical frameworks for resolving business challenges.

• Enhance your understanding of business needs around modern commerce, ability to evaluate competing solutions, and practice in planning the deployment of emerging technologies.

The master’s degree includes 12 courses, at least one taken on campus.

• Get started. You begin by completing three admission courses from the program curriculum. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and ability to perform well as a Harvard student.
• Apply to the program. While you are completing your third admission course, you submit your application. We have application periods in the fall, spring, and summer.
• Continue your studies, online and on campus. As you progress through the program, you choose from courses offered on campus or online, in the fall, spring, or summer. To fully experience Harvard, you take at least one course on campus as part of your degree. Short, intensive on-campus options are available.
• Complete a capstone. Working in classroom and team setting, you'll work with fellow master's candidates to apply knowledge and skills obtained in the program to design a significant enterprise project and present it to a faculty committee for critique. You'll emerge with a solid understanding of how a large-scale, information technology project is executed and communicated.
• Graduate with your Harvard degree. You participate in the annual Harvard Commencement, receiving your Harvard University degree: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in extension studies, field: Information Management Systems.