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M.S. in Management of IT

Module 2

Digital Transformation—Project & Product Management

Module 2 prepares you to lead digital transformation with confidence, precision, and global perspective. Through a blend of project leadership, product innovation, and real-world consulting, this module arms you with the practical tools and strategic mindset to manage technology-driven change in today’s fast-paced organizations.

By completing Module 2, you will be able to:

  • Manage digital transformation efforts with confidence
  • Apply agile, lean, and change management principles to real-world initiatives
  • Balance product development with customer needs and business strategy
  • Operate effectively in cross-cultural, high-stakes environments
  • Lead project and product teams from kickoff to delivery
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GCOM 7830: Managing Digital Transformation (2 credits)

The primary objective of this course is to provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the effective management of change that involves information technology initiatives.

GCOM 7831: Project & Product Management (5 credits)

The course will provide a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective project and product management. Students will have a chance to apply these skills by working as a team and conducting projects such as a design thinking team.

GCOM 7832: IT International Project Management (2 credits)

In this course, you will travel to Mendoza, Argentina, and analyze real business situations, such as a recently completed IT project or a complex technological decision. Working in a team, you will interview stakeholders and review artifacts to identify effective managerial practices, as well as practices that could be improved. Before leaving the country, each team will present its analysis and practical recommendations to its clients.

The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only. The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements.

Skills You’ll Develop 

  • Digital leadership: Manage IT initiatives that drive real organizational transformation
  • Project and product fluency: Deliver work using modern agile, lean, and change management practices
  • Customer-centric mindset: Align product strategy with user experience and business goals
  • Cross-functional teamwork: Lead collaborative, multidisciplinary efforts
  • Global consulting acumen: Navigate cultural contexts and offer strategic recommendations in international settings

The Value to You and Your Organization

Module 2 positions you to lead complex digital projects with clarity, agility, and purpose. You’ll develop the confidence to guide change, the frameworks to manage both products and projects effectively, and the insight to make smart decisions in diverse business environments.

For you, this means becoming a high-impact digital operator—someone who can take an idea from concept to execution, manage risk, and keep teams aligned on delivering customer value. Your experience in Mendoza gives you an added edge of global perspective, cultural adaptability, and hands-on consulting experience.

For your organization, the benefits are immediate. You’ll help reduce time-to-value on key digital initiatives, improve ROI through smarter project planning, and introduce product-thinking that puts users at the center. You’ll bring not only the skills to deliver, but the mindset to lead.

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Project Retrospective

You and your group will collaborate with a real company to examine a recently completed IT project. Applying the lessons from Module 2, you’ll conduct a historical reconstruction, identify the positive aspects, and make recommendations for future improvements.

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Mendoza, Argentina

During this module, 10-15 M.S. in MIT students opt to travel to Andes wine country in Mendoza, Argentina, for a global project retrospective experience. Students have the unique opportunity to develop cross-cultural competencies as they work with local Argentinian companies on a historical reconstruction on a recent IT project. In the past, students have collaborated with businesses that include wineries, ad agencies, and the department of transportation.

Explore the immersion experience

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 “While having the experience of international consulting was truly awesome, what I’ll remember most from that trip are the questions my peers asked that dived us deeper into a topic I didn’t even think to discuss. After a week of reviewing their entire business, from security to data handling to financials, we were able to provide and present dozens of recommendations to the customer.”

Alexandra Dimas (M.S. in MIT ’23)

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