Information Technology Major
The ITM program is designed to prepare students to become leaders in the use of information systems for the benefit of organizations and society. This program of study focuses on educating students about the development and use of information systems as decision-making and problem-solving tools. The program also is intended to develop an understanding of the managerial issues encountered in the operation or introduction of information systems in organizations; particularly, how these tools can be used to gain a competitive edge and to re-engineer an organization.
| Management Department Core Requirements: |
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| MGT 30220 |
Management Communication |
1.5 hrs |
| MGT 30490 |
Business Problem Solving |
3.0 hrs |
| MGT 30660 |
Strategic IT Applications |
1.5 hrs |
| MGT 40700 |
Project Management |
1.5 hrs |
| MGT 40750 |
Quantitative Decision Modeling |
1.5 hrs |
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Information Technology Management (ITM) - 12 credits
All courses require MGT 20600.
| Course Name |
Course Number |
Prerequisites |
Restrictions/Notes |
| Application Development |
MGTI 30610 |
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| Business Intelligence |
MGTI 30620 |
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| System Analysis and Design |
MGTI 30630 |
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| Networking & Security |
MGTI 30640 |
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In addition to the requirements listed above, business students must complete 26-29 credit hours in non-business and free elective courses:
- NON-BA Electives: a minimum of 18 credit hours of courses not listed with the College of Business
- Free Electives: Depending on major, a minimum of 8-11 credit hours from either business or non-business classes
- A minimum of 18 of the total elective credits must be filled with standard 3-credit courses. The remaining elective credits may be filled with AP credit, Credit by Exam, or 1-, 1.5-, and 2-credit courses. These may include activity or experiential courses. Activity courses include one credit hour music courses such as lessons, band, ensembles, choirs, etc. Experiential courses include Center for Social Concerns Seminars such as Appalachia or Urban Plunge. Students may NOT combine three of these credits to fulfill a College or University requirement.