“Every day, you’re inspired,” he said. “And It wasn’t just a binary process of taking a concept from class and applying it to a specific problem — I found that it ignited new ways of thinking or tackling projects.”
Outside of class, Alcorn has a family — a wife and three kids. For him and his family, deciding to return to graduate school meant everyone had to be ready for the year-long commitment that required him to be in class twice a week and the hours needed to complete assignments.
“It was a collective effort and every one of us had a part in reaching this milestone,” Alcorn said. I couldn't have achieved this without their support and it’s a testament to what we can accomplish together.”
The coursework integrates real-world scenarios and cutting-edge pedagogy to empower students to apply what they learned right away or act as a springboard to develop new, innovative ideas to lead their teams into the future.
“Throughout the program, I was able to take classroom knowledge into work the next day,” Alcorn said.
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“The shift to strategic thinking as leaders is the big transformation,” said Dan Mazzola, the MS-ISM faculty director. “The program introduces students to the mindset of leaders. It not only enhances their abilities as employees but also prepares them to embrace more responsibility in management roles.”
The goal is to transform Enterprise Technology into a learning organization that nurtures its team members to develop and enhance their leadership skills to adapt to the evolving technology landscape.
“This is an opportunity to empower our exceptional Enterprise Technology team members to earn a Master’s degree that bridges the gap between technology and developing leadership skills,” said John Rome, deputy CIO at Enterprise Technology and program organizer. “It's more than just an education — it’s paving the way for future leaders who are ready to innovate and steer our technological future.”
The program’s combination of theory and practice helps them to seize real-world opportunities. As the demand for tech skills continues to grow, ASU’s MS-ISM program equips future leaders with the right blend of academic and practical experience.
Enterprise Technology covers a significant portion of course fees for team members, whether it’s for this program or other upskilling opportunities. For more information on the MS-ISM program, follow the link here.
“For me, this was about personal growth and striving to be a little better each day,” Alcorn said. “It was about learning new things, doing my job better and making a positive difference. Most importantly, it was about inspiring those I lead and learning how to support them to flourish in their own careers.”
Join us in congratulating all of the 2023 MS-ISM graduates!
- Jorge Garcia
- Rana Kazemnia
- Rocco Pagano
- Angela Papri
- Brook Lipsitz
- Chris Deaton
- Don Overton
- Douglas Nguyen
- Ezzy Angle
- Greg Alcorn
- Jeff Steiner
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