A Learner-Centered Curriculum for the Aspiring Chief Information Officer

Distance-learning institutions such as Capella University most effectively serve mid-career, working adults who seek additional education that can have an immediate impact on their lives. Capella has recently developed a new graduate IT Management curriculum to serve a specific segment within this market – the aspiring Chief Information Officer. Since the individuals in this market are experienced professionals who already have IS functional skills, the curriculum focuses on developing competencies in management, both generally and within IS. The curriculum addresses these via a basic core of management courses, and a set of eight IT Management specialization courses that differs somewhat from that found in most graduate IS programs. The program is delivered via distance education methods, serving the learner’s need to advance his or her education while remaining fully engaged in career and personal life.