BBA in Information Technology Management

Harnessing technological innovation. It’s no secret that some of the most sought-after professionals are those who possess the ability to exploit technology and manage the unique needs of an organization’s knowledge workers. JIU’s exceptional curriculum is enhanced with several highly specialized courses that advance your knowledge of IT and give you the tools to manage all aspects of this important resource. In addition to studying the impact of globalization, this specialization hones in on the essentials of strategic planning and gives you the most effective techniques for anticipating and implementing technological advances that are critical to future business success.

This bachelor degree specialization uses 4 specialization courses from the MBA program, giving the student a head-start on his/her master’s degree.

Required Program Disclosures

Specialization Learning Outcomes:

  • Implement changes in information systems to align with a marketing based organization.
  • Identify the unique challenges of leading knowledge workers in an information systems organization.
  • Identify IT strategies for the development of Web-based businesses.
  • Develop a vision and mission statement for an IT department.
  • Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses.
Who Should Enroll: 

A degree in Information Technology Management is a highly-valued degree that equips you for advancement in a wide range of industries. This degree specialization is especially relevant to strategic planners and administrators who are responsible for planning and managing information technology and knowledge workers.

This ABM in Information Technology Management is for exceptional students who wish to pursue both a bachelor and master degree.  Students who apply to this BBA degree program are admitted automatically into the MBA program upon completion of the bachelor degree.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your Student Support Counselor.

CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
8 General Education Courses24 Credits
1 Arts Elective Courses 3 Credits
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
4 Electives12 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
120 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
CRT100 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
ENG100 The Writing Process
8 General Education Courses24 Credits
ENG101 Composition
ENG102 English Literature
IT102 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH101 Introduction to College Math
SCI201 Science and Technology
SCI202 Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI203 Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
1 Arts Elective Courses 3 Credits
ART101 Art Appreciation
MUS101 Introduction to World Music
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA101 Introduction to Business
BBA110 History of Business
BBA204 Legal Environment of Business
BBA210 Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA211 Introduction to Management
BBA212 Technical Writing
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
BBA301 The Global Marketplace
BBA304 Marketing Management
BBA305 Introductory Economic Theory
BBA306 Financial Accounting
BBA307 Finance
BBA310 Management
BBA431 Marketing Research
BBA484 Global Strategies
BC345 Organizational Communication
BC352 Fundamentals of Business Writing
ETH401 Making Ethical Management Decisions
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG201 Human and Cultural Geography
HIST201 History of World Literature
HUM201 Peace and Conflict Studies
MATH201 Intermediate College Algebra
PSY201 Psychology of the Organization
4 Electives12 Credits
BBA311 Using the Internet in Business
BC355 Business Communication Contexts
BC372 Intercultural Communication
BC380 Team Communication
BC465 Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC470 Collaboration Technology Systems
BC475 Organizational Training and Development
MATH301 Business Mathematics
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
MBA550 Foundations of Information Systems
MBA555 Strategic Information Systems Management
MBA556 Current Topics in Information Systems Management
MBA557 Business Intelligence
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BBA490 BBA Capstone

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.