1991
Center for the Management of Information Technology (CMIT) established

Launched in 1991, the Center for the Management of Information Technology (CMIT) is the third center established by the Commerce School. Professors Ryan Nelson and Dave Smith served as CMIT’s original Co-Directors, and today the Center remains under the leadership of Nelson.

Having developed well over 100 programs that have impacted thousands of participants from a multitude of private and public sector organizations, CMIT has also facilitated an active network of practitioners, faculty, and alumni, with the latter group representing a large number of engaged alumni from the M.S. in MIT Program. The Knowledge Continuum, CMIT’s flagship program and one of the School’s most popular events, is attended by industry executives, alumni, and students from across the country.

Photo: Ryan Nelson

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