The importance and complexity of information management for large organizations, including large businesses, grows each year. The demand for graduates with the ability to manage information technology grows along with it. As you will see in the discussion of schools which follows, you have alternatives for getting a master's degree in information technology in the State of Minnesota. This is due, in part, to Minnesota's historical leadership in the field of information technology. Information technology management includes management of information acquisition, storage, and analysis in order to support business operations and strategic decision making. Several types of companies (such as computer hardware companies, computer software companies, consumer electronics companies, e-commerce companies, information technology consulting firms, internet and telecommunication companies, and semiconductor manufacturers) are specifically linked to information technology. However, demand for information technology managers is not limited to them. Information technology management is increasingly important for organizations in virtually all sectors. There is a strong demand for IT professionals with skills and expertise to support the information technology. Accordingly, pursuing a master's degree in information management technology can be a sound career move.

The Carlson School of Management of the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) offers a Full-Time MBA with a specialization in Information Systems. Located in the Twin Cities, the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management offers a Part-Time MBA with a specialization in Information Systems. St. Mary's University (of Minnesota) is a private nonprofit university located in the Twin Cities and Winona. St. Mary's offers a masters degree in Information Technology Management. Concordia University is a private, four-year, not-for-profit university located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Concordia University's masters-level business and management programs and degrees include a masters degree in Information Technology Management. Metropolitan State University is a public university located in St. Paul, Minnesota. At the graduate level, Metropolitan State University's degree programs include an MMIS (Management Information Systems).