MBA in Information Technology Management

Official Program Name:

Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Technology Management

School Offering Program:

Jones International University

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants to Jones International University's Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Technology Management program should hold a bachelor's degree and have some experience in administration and strategic planning. All applicants to Jones International University's programs should have already earned a high school diploma; however, some programs may have additional requirements.

Program Description:

Jones International University's Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Technology Management program is designed to teach students about broad business administration topics as well as core information technology subjects. Specialization topics covered in the curriculum include managing knowledge workers, internal marketing for information managers, strategic management and e-commerce and the Internet. An MBA capstone course, which requires the completion of a project, is also included in the degree program curriculum.

Learning Format:

Online

Total Credits Required:

36 credits

Financial Aid:

Financial aid may be available to eligible students. The university's Financial Aid Office assists students in finding and receiving the fullest benefits package available to them.

Required Courses for a Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Information Technology Management:

Program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Jones International University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Business Administration Courses (18 credits)

• BC 607: Leading from a Global Perspective
• ETH 501: Making Ethical Management Decisions
• MBA 502: Economic Theory and Applications
• MBA 503: Managerial Accounting
• MBA 504: Financial Management
• MBA 505: Marketing Management

Information Technology Management Courses (18 credits)

• MBA 551: Internal Marketing for Information Managers
• MBA 552: Managing Knowledge Workers
• MBA 553: e-Commerce and the Internet
• MBA 600: Strategic Management
• Choose one Elective course
• MBA 580: MBA Capstone

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Graduates who have completed Jones International University's Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Technology Management program have an opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree program in the field. A doctoral degree program is focused on research but also includes a core course sequence. Additionally, some degree programs may allow students to choose a concentration within the information technology field. Some of these may include digital communications, manufacturing systems, human resource development and quality systems.

Career Paths:

Students who have finished Jones International University's Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Information Technology Management have an opportunity to pursue careers in the field. Potential employers include manufacturing companies, financial firms, telecommunication companies and government agencies. Job applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate a capacity for problem solving and critical thinking.

Jobs that graduates could pursue include:

• Information Systems Manager
• Database Administrator
• Network Systems Administrator
• Computer Systems Analyst