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December 16, 2008 – (ATLANTA) – A first-of-its-kind mentoring component integrated into the Master's in Managing Information Technology offered by Robinson College's highly ranked Computer Information Systems (CIS) department addresses the impending "brain drain" triggered by CIO retirement.
The Mentor of Excellence module of Robinson's Master's in Managing Information Technology was created by the College's CIS department in conjunction with Pathbuilders, Inc., a consultancy known for developing programs that cultivate the leadership skills of high-performing individuals. Students will be paired with IT business leaders who will guide, advise and support them throughout the program.
Benefits of the Mentor of Excellence program include:
- Sharing knowledge accumulated through years of experience
- Providing feedback and advice
- Observing leadership in action
- Forming relationships that extend beyond the classroom
"The major IT workforce challenge is that baby boomer retirement is looming, and we are facing significant attrition rates among senior management ranks in the next three to five years," said John Hupp, director of CIS programs at the Robinson College of Business. "If you're a CIO, and you see a high-potential person, you want to invest in him or her. The Mentor of Excellence program ensures that these participants are prepared for the challenges of IT leadership."
Offered to meet the complex needs of busy professionals, Robinson's Master's in Managing Information Technology is designed to be completed in one year while maintaining full-time employment. Face-to-face classes are held on alternate Saturdays. Electronic distant-learning modules are offered at the convenience of the participant.
"The mentoring dimension of the Master's in Managing Information Technology, combined with the curriculum, differentiates our degree from those available at other schools," according to Ephraim R. McLean, chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems. "Between our close work with industry and Pathbuilders' expertise in designing leadership development programs, our students will gain the skills and knowledge to bridge the gap between working with technology and managing technology within an organization."
The largest business school in the South and part of a major research institution, the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, an epicenter of business and a gateway to the world. With programs on four continents and students from 150 countries, the College is both worldwide and world class. Its part-time MBA program is ranked number five in the nation and has been in the top 10 for 13 consecutive years. The College has 200 faculty, 7,400 students and 65,000 alumni. Noted for an emphasis on educating leaders, the Robinson College and Georgia State have produced more of Georgia's top executives with graduate degrees than any other school in the nation.
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