IT Project Management Overview (AS 2725)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science (CIP 1511100509)
Program Website
https://programs.pbsc.edu/ComputerProgramming
https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem/default.aspx
Program Description
This program offers a sequence of rigorous content aligned with the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers, such as project management roles and professional positions that incorporate IT project management strategies in their business activities within the Information Technology field. The program provides technical skill proficiency, and competency-based applied learning that contributes to students' academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster.
The content includes a balance of business and technology components and allows the student to gain additional skills in project management.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit: pbsc.edu/ProgramLearningOutcomes
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED; and
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be completed in two years.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth, Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade and Boca Raton campuses.
For More Information
Patricia Alvarez, Program Specialist, alvarezp@pbsc.edu, 561-868-4105
Claudia Garcia, Program Specialist, garciac@pbsc.edu, 561-868-3548
Employment Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment as IT project managers, project coordinators, technical project managers, project management analysts, or technology project leads. Graduates will be equipped to oversee technology initiatives across diverse industries, managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder communications while ensuring successful project delivery in dynamic IT environments.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science programs in Information Management or Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.pbsc.edu/Bachelors
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits:15)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| AMH2010 | United States History to1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Required Core Courses (Credits: 21)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1513 | Electronic Spreadsheets (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1543 | Database Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
Required Project Management Courses (Credits: 21)
| APA1111 | Bookkeeping (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MNA2345 | Principles of Supervision (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2214 | Software Applications for Projects (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2148 | IT Project Management Project+ (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ISM2308 | Agile PM Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CEN2057 | Quality Systems for Project Managers (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CAI2702 | AI-Enhanced Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
Computer Science Electives: A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Computer Science/ Business Elective (Credits: 3)
| Any course with the prefix CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN, ACG, APA, GEB, MAN or MNA | 3 credits |
Computer Science/Business Elective: A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - (Credits: 12)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - (Credits: 12)
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| CGS1513 | Electronic Spreadsheets (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2214 | Software Applications for Projects (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2148 | IT Project Management Project+ (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - (Credits: 12)
| AMH2010 | United States History to1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1543 | Database Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ISM2308 | Agile PM Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Four - (Credits: 12)
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| APA1111 | Bookkeeping (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CEN2057 | Quality Systems for Project Managers (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CAI2702 | AI-Enhanced Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Five- (Credits: 12)
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Any course with the prefix CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN, ACG, APA, GEB, MAN or MNA | 3 credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MNA2345 | Principles of Supervision (AS) | 3 Credits |
A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60