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 methods. 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. Coupled with the right work experience, graduates from this program may qualify for the following career opportunities:

• Information Technology Manager or Supervisor
• Data Center Manager
• Help Desk Manager
• Director of Information Technology
• Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, the graduate will be able to:

• Apply problem solving skills, core information technology concepts, best practices, and standards to information technologies
• Identify and evaluate organizational requirements and current and emerging technologies
• Select, design, integrate, and administer information technology-based solutions into the organizational environment
• Describe the impact of information technology solutions in a global, societal, and ethical context
• Demonstrate the processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific application environment

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). 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.