BBA Management of Information Technology
Program Features
Information and technology have become important resources in today's business environment. Companies must be able to integrate technology into the business planning process through strategic planning to create new opportunities. Individuals in the Management of Information Technology program will be prepared to work within an organization to apply the latest technologies to increase company effectiveness, create new opportunities, and gain competitive advantages in their markets. This program emphasizes project management skills, which are critical for meeting the business demands of completing technology projects on time and within budget. Courses are delivered in a combination of on-campus and online courses. Major courses cover five primary areas of study:
• Project Management
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Database Management
• Security
• Electronic Commerce
Career Benefits
The Management of Information Technology degree is based on the understanding that to manage information technology, students must understand basic business concepts. Building on a foundation of business knowledge, students focus on managing quickly-changing technology resources, while gaining the communication, interpersonal, and leadership competencies needed to be an effective information technology manager in an organization. This program helps students prepare for careers such as:
• Information Technology Manager
• Help Desk Manager
• Director of Information Technology
Certifications
Cleary University's BBA in Management of Information Technology prepares students for the Certified Computing Professional (CCP) certification exam, which is administered by the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP). Course work in the major, along with review of the study guide, prepares students to sit for the CCP exam. To be certified, candidates must pass one core and two specialty exams and either have a bachelor's degree and two years of full-time professional work experience in the IT field, or four years of experience without a bachelor's degree.
BBA in Management of Information Technology Course Requirements
Major Courses 24 credits
No substitution. All courses must be taken at Cleary University.
BCS 401 Managing Information Technology Projects
BCS 406 E-commerce Technology
BCS 450 Principles of Information Security
CIS 400 Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 410 Database Design and Implementation I
BCS 488-490 Senior Project
Administrative Core Courses 48 credits
No substitution. All courses must be taken at Cleary University.
ACC 401 Financial Accounting
ACC 402 Managerial Accounting
BAC 300 Business Research and Communication
BCS 440 Technology and the Organization
ECO 320 Economics of Business
FIN 400 Financial Management
LAW 320 Business Ethics and Legal Issues
MGT 407 Behavior of Organizations
MGT 420 International Business
MKT 415 Interactive Marketing
MTH 344 Quantitative Business Analysis
OPM 400 Operations Management
General Education and Elective Courses 108 credits
Courses may be taken at Cleary University. Substitution permitted by Transfer or Prior Learning documentation.
Total 180 credits