The MPS in EA program offers you a comprehensive education in the principles and practice of enterprise architecture by integrating strategic, business, and technology planning methods; you can acquire the ability to understand, analyze, justify, and communicate solutions throughout your course of study. And you can complete the 36-credit online master’s degree program in as little as two years on a part-time basis.

The core course of study includes:

• enterprise architecture foundations
• enterprise architecture tools and practices
• enterprise modeling
• enterprise information technology architecture
• enterprise architecture leadership and decision making
• project and portfolio management
• understanding complex organizations
• cost and value management
• corporate, business, and project strategy

Electives courses are available in:

• supply chain
• enterprise integration
• security
• project management

Along the way to earning a master's degree in EA, you can further enhance your résumé by earning a certificate in project management. The 12-credit certificate uses problem-based learning to provide a strong foundation in project management theory and practice. The program is AACSB accredited, and Penn State is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Registered Education Provider (R.E.P), so your certificate will be a well-respected credential. To earn the Graduate Certificate in Project Managment, you must apply for it separately.

Apply Your Knowledge Immediately

Along with having the convenience of a flexible schedule for your studies, earning your MPS in EA degree online while you continue to work full-time offers you the unique advantage of applying knowledge as you learn. As a student in the MPS in EA program, you can apply course concepts in your job immediately. This practical application improves the learning experience and allows you to provide value to your employer each day. Also, you will have access to your network of peers throughout the program, which can help you when tackling challenges at work.

Build Your Professional Network

The online courses are highly interactive and collaborative, allowing you to build strong ties with others and gain perspectives from other disciplines and industries.