Information Technology Management Department

College of Education and Professional Studies
Samuelson, second floor, room 206
Mail Stop 7488
509-963-2611
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/it-management/

Faculty and Staff
Interim Chair
Brian McGladrey, PhD, CSCS

Faculty and Staff
Interim Assistant Chair
Elizabeth Fountain, PhD

Professors
Julie Bonner, DB, administrative management, information technology
Lori A. Braunstein, PhD, administrative management
Laura Portolese, DBA, administrative management
Robert A. Lupton, PhD, retail management and technology
Hideki Takei, DBA, administrative management, retail management and technology
Fen Wang, PhD, information technology

Associate Professors
Kurt Kirstein, EdD, administrative management, data analytics
Robert Trumpy, EdD, LMHC, LCSW, administrative management

Senior Lecturers
Peter Anthony, EdD, administrative management
Ellen Bjorge, MBA, information technology
James Brown, MET, information technology
Cathy Bushá, JD, information technology
Brandi Carter-Harrington, MEd, administrative management
David Douglas, EdD, administrative management, retail management and technology
John Durham, MM, information technology
Elizabeth Fountain, PhD, administrative management
Susan Rivera, PhD, administrative management
Lori Thompson, PhD, administrative management
Deborah Wells, MS, CHFI, GCFE, cybersecurity
Luke Williams, MBA, administrative management, retail management and technology

Lecturers
Kellie Benefiel, MS, data analytics
Eduardo Campos, EMPA, MSc, CPP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, cybersecurity
Manraj Gaday, MS, data analytics
Craig Gocha, MPSLA, project management, administrative management
Michelle Halsey, MS, PMP, CSM, CSPO, LSSBB, cybersecurity
Elyane Harney, MBA, PMP, administrative management
George Long, MA, information technology
Brian McDougall, MS, cybersecurity
David Mulkey, MS, administrative management
Pressley Rankin, PhD, administrative management
Rosemary Salter, PhD, information technology, administrative management
Jamie Schademan, MS, cybersecurity
Jarad Schraeder, MS, CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CEH, cybersecurity
Steve Simpson, MS, CCE, CISSP, CPTC, CSFA, PMP, cybersecurity
Daniel Smelser, MS, cybersecurity
Rachel White, MS, administrative management
Laura Williamson, EdD, PMP, CSM, administrative management, project management

Staff
Libby Gibson, internship coordinator
Elizabeth Henry, program manager

Bachelor of Science
Information Technology Management

BS-IT Management Program Overview

The IT Management curriculum, designed by subject matter experts with guidance from industry professionals, addresses the current demand for tech-savvy individuals who are also able to effectively lead and motivate teams, manage projects, and integrate technological solutions. Students completing this major will take a core set of courses and select at least one of the specialization areas.

BS-IT Management Program Admission Requirements

Students are encouraged to apply for their IT Management major early in their university studies, even as soon as their first quarter. Once enrolled in the program students will begin working with a knowledgeable IT Management advisor to design their academic course of study at CWU and make sure they are fulfilling all of the requirements for successful degree completion. Application forms are available on the IT Management website. www.cwu.edu/it-management.

BS-IT Management Graduation Requirements

The following requirements apply to students seeking the BS-IT Management degree:

Students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 in the major coursework to be eligible for the degree.

Students must earn a minimum grade of C- in each course.

Course Fees
Most IT Management courses that use hardware and software resources are assessed a course fee of $25, depending on the required technology.

List of Specializations for the BS-IT Management

Students seeking the BS-IT Management take a common set of core courses covering relevant and current human-centered skills in management, leadership, project management, sustainable decision making, business communications, financial management, ethics, and CRM as well as hard skills in data analytics, database management, digital systems, and computer applications. Additionally, students complete at least one specialization within the degree:

Administrative Management Specialization
Cybersecurity Specialization
Data Driven Innovation for IT Managers Specialization
Information Technology Specialization
Project Management Specialization

Bachelor of Applied Science

Information Technology Management

BAS-IT Management Program Overview

Providing students with leadership, problem-solving, and critical analysis skills is the primary purpose of the IT Management-BAS degree. Students learn to excel in managing people, projects, and technology. A curriculum rich in communication skills, the program complements any professional/technical degree with timely and relevant skills to qualify students for leadership roles in their technical area.

BAS-IT Management Program Admission Requirements

Applicants for the BAS-IT Management must meet the following admission requirements before admittance to the program:

Completion of an applied or technical degree with at least 40 credits in an applied/technical area from a community college or technical college.
Minimum GPA of 2.3.
A world language is not required.

BAS-IT Management Graduation Requirements

Minimum overall GPA of 2.3.
Completion of CWU General Education Requirements.
Completion of the BAS-IT Management core requirement courses and one of the specializations with a minimum grade of C- in each course.

List of Specializations for BAS-IT Management Program

Students in the IT Management-BAS program take a common set of core courses. Additionally, students must complete the CWU General Education requirements and choose a specialization. Students choose from five industry-relevant specializations:

Administrative Management Specialization
Cybersecurity Specialization
Data Driven Innovation for IT Managers Specialization
Information Technology Specialization
Project Management Specialization

IT Management Minors or Certificates

Each of our minors will complement any major field, helping CWU students stand out from the crowd and be competitive in today’s job market. Applied, relevant skill sets develop individuals ready to handle the challenges of modern global industry. For individuals who do not have the time for a full major program, the IT Management certificate options provide a pathway for busy professionals to expand their credentials and advance their career. Such recognition will benefit students in gaining professional employment or advancing in their current professional positions.

Application forms can be obtained on the IT Management web site at www.cwu.edu/it-management.

Minors or certificates are available in the following areas:

Administrative Management
Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
Innovation through IT
Modern IT Applications
Project Management
Structures of Data Analytics for IT Managers
Sustainable Practices in IT

Minors or Certificates Program Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.3 in the minor and certificate courses must be achieved with a minimum grade of C- in each course.

Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: www.cwu.edu/it-management or by contacting the department directly.

Programs

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Master of Science (M.S.)

Graduate Certificates

Non-degree Undergraduate Minors or Certificates

Courses

Administrative Management (ADMG)

Information Technology (IT)

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