EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• BBA with a concentration in Information Technology Management (see p. 19)
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management (BSITM)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Database Technology and Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Management
(For graduate programs, please go to p. 32.)
In the new millennium world, business and information technolo-
gies are increasingly interdependent in their support of opera-
tional and strategic roles and opportunities across the enterprise,
and this interdependence will only grow as technology continues
to support and improve business processes.
Companies require people who have practical and technological skills in these areas, as well as those who can utilize and manage technologies, teams and projects, and can communicate effectively across organizational boundaries. GGU’s BSITM degree will support your growth as a highly desired information technology/business professional by providing learning that will significantly enhance your current skills. Coursework provides a solid foundation in the information technologies that support current business, including
• Java programming
• Wireless technologies
• Systems analysis and design
• Database design and applications
• Network design and applications
• Network security and compliance
By graduation, you will have skills to manage and support the use of IT tools in bringing value to the enterprise. You’ll also be prepared to continue your growth, through further education, certifications, or as a working IT/business professional.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION WITH A
CONCENTRATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
For requirements for the BBA with a concentration in information technology management, see p. 21.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (BSITM)
The bachelor of science in information technology management is a winning combination of technology and management. With GGU’s BSITM that has been designed in alliance with Bay Area business and technology experts, you will learn to innovate, manage and utilize technology in an enterprise setting. The BSITM is designed to maximize the number of transfer credits (up to 45 units) that will be counted toward the degree.
Depending on the coursework taken, you will sharpen your skills through several courses that are aligned with the expectations for the following certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist, Cisco CCDA, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP and Comp Tia Security.
Bring value to your employer with your understanding of theoretical and practical applications of information architectures and infrastructures; network and e-business technologies; management information systems, decision support and executive support tools; Web services and enterprise technologies; emerging technologies; project management; and your ability to analyze, interpret and apply tech-nology-derived information in diverse environments.
Interdisciplinary coursework will teach you new technologies and how to assimilate them in ever-changing business environments. You will also develop leadership expertise, build problem-solving skills and acquire understanding of global and local technology issues.
GGU’s program affords you the opportunity to work in several UNIX and Windows computer laboratories equipped with contemporary software applications such as Visual Basic, Java, Oracle 10g, SAS and other software.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
All degree-seeking undergraduate students must complete their English, mathematics, and critical thinking basic proficiency requirements within their first 27 units at Golden Gate University. Diagnostic tests are given during the first week of ENGL 10A/B, ENGL 1A and MATH 10/20/30 to ensure your placement in the proper courses. See the section on course descriptions in this catalog, or go to www.ggu.edu, click on course listings, then course descriptions for details.
Each course listed carries three semester units of credit, unless otherwise noted. Prerequisites to a course, if any, are shown in the section on course descriptions. A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) or higher is required in all courses taken at Golden Gate, as well as in the courses designated “Required for the Major.”
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