IT Management

MS-IT Management Sustainable Research Opportunities

For the first time ever, MS-IT Management is sponsoring two MS-IT Management students to participate in IT sustainability research with individuals from industry. We will be selecting up to two students to pursue this opportunity. These students will work 1-on-1 with a faculty member in an arranged IT 590 course where they will conduct research on a topic of their choosing (subject to availability) while working with individuals in industry working to solve these issues. Students take the IT 590 course instead of the ADMG 545 Research and Statistics course. View the remaining MS-IT Management curriculum. 

IT Sustainability Research Possibilities

Subject to faculty availability and approval

Take Back Programs/Recycling

1. How should [name company] offer a more robust take-back, also known as an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program that does not require purchase?
2. How should [name company] handle the end-of-life for customers that items that are leased? For example, handsets or smartphones?
3. What are the steps for CWU to develop a policy that allows students to have first right of refusal for retired University equipment?
4. Is there a way to incorporate Right to Repair programs at CWU or in your local community?

Energy Reduction

1. You were asked to reduce energy usage at [name specific IT organization]. What options exist and which ones do you implement first?
2. Would sleep mode software on CWU computers [or name another specific organization] that reduces energy consumption and costs are appropriate to implement? If so, by approximately how much and how might the implementation work?

True Cost (life cycle) Analysis

1. You are asked to evaluate the life cycle cost (environmental, social, and monetary cost) of two products with similar functions (i.e., Computer A vs Computer Bs). What parameters will you measure and how will you decide which product is more appropriate?

Certification, Business, and IT Procurement Analysis

1. Organization [X] wants to evaluate the pros and cons of performing a Benefit Corporation Assessment. 

How can [name organization] source IT products responsibly? Your goal is to evaluate options using the TCO-certified 

1. framework.

Technology Transition and Integration

1. What challenges will occur with a switch from 4G to 5G for [name a company or specific stakeholder] and how should they be addressed?
2. With the 4th industrial revolution, what challenges would the introduction of edge computing present, and how to address these

How to Apply

1. Complete the MS-IT Management Inquiry Form 
2. Complete an advising phone call with a program specialist. Once we've received and processed your inquiry form, we will contact you to schedule a phone appointment. During this call, we will review your credentials, answer any questions, confirm your program choice, and guide you through the application process.
3. Respond to your confirmation email. After your phone appointment, we will send a confirmation email summarizing what was discussed and what the next steps are.
4. Complete CWU Graduate Studies Application 
5. Receive final confirmation of the admissions decision within 7-10 business days of completing the application.

What you will need to apply

• Statement of educational and professional objectives (500 words or less). This statement should discuss which research area you are most interested in and why. Please also address why you want to pursue the MS-IT Management program and why you feel you would be successful.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. We would like to see at least a 3.0 on the last 90 credits taken (or 60 semester credits).
• Three letters of recommendation. While filling out the application you will be given the opportunity to send a form to your references to fill out and send back to us.
• Resume

There are additional requirements for international students, please visit the School of Graduate Studies and Research's website for the full list of requirements.

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