Master of Science Business Information Technology

The Master of Science in business information technology prepares students to meet today’s need for individuals who understand the core principles of both business and technology in corporations, health care institutions, and government agencies. Many of these people work as liaisons between the information technology (IT) department and a functional business unit. Others work within departments that are information dependent and rely heavily on information technology.

The program provides a solid base for those interested in moving their career forward through project management or IT management positions.

This program—with courses in both the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) and the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business (KGSB)—is a unique educational experience. It is different from an MBA because it includes a technical foundation; yet it is different from an MS in information technology because it includes a business perspective. By combining the best of both worlds, this program addresses today’s need for professionals who understand the core principles of management and IT in industry.

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:

• Analyze and design a complex information system using data and process modeling.
• Create a project plan for the development of an information system.
• Analyze the effectiveness of network computing and cloud computing policies in a multi-location organization.
• Analyze the effectiveness of a security policy, citing strengths and making recommendations for improvement.
• Evaluate project and IT management situations to determine which of the various categories of leadership approaches is most appropriate, and construct a plan to apply those leadership techniques.
• Interpret and use financial statements to analyze the position, performance and changes in the financial position of an organization.
• Apply marketing metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing activities.

Common positions for BIT graduates include:

• Business Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Product Manager
• Director of Information Systems and Technology
• IT Manager