Mid-Career track
Supplement your work experience with an advanced degree customized to your goals.
Who this track is for
The Mid-Career track is designed for professionals with five or more years of relevant experience who want to:
- Advance into leadership or management roles
- Pivot into a new domain within information management
- Deepen expertise through one or more targeted specializations
Structure and requirements
This 36-credit track builds on existing professional experience while providing focused learning. Key elements include:
Core courses
Four foundational courses to reinforce essential information management skills and frameworks
Specializations
Option to complete one specialization or select electives to strengthen skills in leadership, strategy or technical areas
Applied experiences
Optional applied projects as needed to support career goals
Typical pathway through the program
Coursework is sequenced with a mix of core courses and electives to complete specializations or customize your learning. The track offers flexible full- and part-time options to support your preferred pace and can be completed in as little as one year of full-time study.
Career direction and outcomes
Graduates of the Mid-Career track are prepared for strategic, senior-level roles, such as:
- Data scientist
- Data system manager
- Director of technology operations
- Privacy engineer
- Product owner
- Senior business analyst
- Senior information technology product manager
- Senior UX researcher
Specializations
Most Mid-Career students complete one specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Data Science or Program/Product Management & Consulting, or take elective classes across specialization areas based on interests and goals.
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