EDWARD S. AGENO SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
• MBA with a concentration in Information Technology Management (see p. 35)
• MS in Information Technology Management
• Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates
(For undergraduate programs, please go to p. 17.)
The convergence of people, business and information is the driving force in technology-driven business today. In the 21st-century business world, business and information technologies are increasingly interdependent in their support of operational and strategic opportunities across the enterprise. The melding of these forces puts a premium on professionals who have theoretical and applied skills in these areas. GGU’s information technology management programs offer you the opportunity to gain expertise in business and IT operations, including the interrelated areas of strategic information technology management, application development and management, network and telecommunications development and management in the digitally enabled firm. By graduation, you will have an in-depth knowledge of IT systems and the skills to design, implement and manage their use within an organization.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH A CONCENTRATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT For requirements for the MBA with a concentration in information technology management, see p. 35.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT The MS in information technology management (MSITM) gives you a broad background in both business and IT operations. You will gain an understanding of how to implement integrated business and technology tools. The MSITM will give you a broad managerial focus on the full range of IT architecture, infrastructure, platforms and applications and the practical ability to apply technical solutions in dynamic, fast moving environments.
48 Graduate Information Technology Management
You will gain a solid grounding in program management skills, including projects with diverse constituents, local and global components and the ability to align IT resources with business goals and objectives. You will learn to communicate effectively with diverse groups of managers, users, clients, partners and stakeholders. You will increase your ability to analyze, design, deploy and effectively use information technologies as well as to make and justify decisions involving technology that impact corporate return on investment.
GGU’s program affords you the opportunity to work in several UNIX and Windows computer laboratories equipped with contemporary software applications such as Java, Oracle 10g, SAS and other software.
Requirements for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management
Math Proficiency Requirement
Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of mathematical skill at least equivalent to College Algebra ( MATH 30 ) and Statistics ( MATH 40 ). Students may meet this requirement by satisfying one of the screening criteria listed under the heading “Proficiency in Mathematics, English and Computer Skills Required for Certain Master’s Degrees” on p. 148.
FOUNDATION PROGRAM – 12 UNITS
ACCTG 201 Accounting for Managers
FI 203 Financial Analysis for Managers
ITM 225 Management Information Systems
MGT 210 Management Theory and Communications
ADVANCED PROGRAM — 30 UNITS
Core Courses — 18 units
ITM 340 Information Technology Management in the
Business Enterprise
(to be taken in first six units of advanced program)
Enterprise Architecture Planning
Budgeting and Finance for the IT Manager Information Technology Governance, Portfolio and Program Management
ITM 395 Strategic Information Technology Planning,
Organization and Leadership
(to be taken in last six units of the advanced program)
OP 340 Project Management
(prerequisite for ITM 344)
ITM 342
ITM 343
ITM 344
Electives — 15 units
IT Infrastructure: 6 units
Any five 300-level graduate courses for a total of 15 units
Any two 300- or 400-level graduate courses for a total of six units
ITM 304 Managing Distributed Data Systems
ITM 306 Emerging Enterprise and Commercial Technologies
ITM 312 Network Infrastructure, Architecture and Design
ITM 313 Digital Communications
ITM 316 Enterprise Security
ITM 323 Decision Support Systems Strategy
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