MBA in Information Technology Management

Program Description

The MBA concentration in Information Technology Management is for managers and executives who desire a more thorough understanding of information systems and how those systems impact business planning and operations. This nationally recognized program combines advanced knowledge of management disciplines with a fundamental working knowledge of information systems practices.

Typical career options for IS students graduating include systems analyst, application/software developer, consultant, and systems manager.

Program Topics

The MBA concentration in Information Technology Management emphasizes the following topics:

• Information architecture of modern organizations
• The critical role of information technology in new web enabled business models
• Internet and Intranet based infrastructure
• The view of organizations as information processes
• In-depth study of organizational information systems such as transaction processing, enterprise systems, electronic commerce, decision support, groupware, and knowledge management.
• Business programming as systems integration and scripting
• Information systems strategy and planning
• Acquiring, managing, controlling, and evaluating information systems
• In-depth study and use of database management
• Data modeling, design, and administration
• Systems analysis design and development including prototyping