MBA FOR IT PROFESSIONALS CURRICULUM

This targeted and selective MBA program is deliberately designed and carefully managed to provide a comprehensive, fully integrated business education for IT professionals. Students enroll in two courses per semester beginning in the spring semester and complete the curriculum in two years.

The IT MBA program is designed for students who have either an undergraduate degree in an IT related program or significant experience in the IT field.  Students lacking these experiences may be required to complete foundation work in IT.

Business Foundation Courses:

Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics

These courses may be waived if you have successfully completed coursework in one or all or these areas at the undergraduate or graduate level.

MBA BOOTCAMP (1 Credit)

MBA 515 Management Concepts and Skills: In this intensive three-day course, students will participate in instructional sessions addressing technology, research resources, team-building, case analysis, and presentation skills.

PROGRAM COURSES (3 Credits Each)

MBA 520 Managing Corporate Enterprise: Operating in a Complex Global Setting

MBA 521 Leading Effective Organizations: Managing People and Organizations

MBA 522 Reporting and Controlling Resources: Planning, Control, and Decision-making

MBA 523 Managing Information Resources: Gaining a Competitive Advantage in Information Technology

MBA 524 Managing Financial Resources: Raising and Investing Capital to Maximize Value

MBA 525 Marketing for Competitive Advantage: Leading Innovation and Managing Relationships

MBA 526 Value Formation through Operations: Managing Production, Logistics, Technology, and Services

IT 600 Implications of Digitization: Managing Digital Transformation

IT 610 IT Infrastructure: Focusing on the Firm’s Requirements and Implementation

IT 630 IT Project and Change Management: Making Disruption Work

IT 690 Special Topics in IT: Current Issues in the Field

MBA 651 Mastering Strategic Analysis and Decision Making: Achieving Competitive Performance of the Firm through Technology