Master of Business Administration Technology Management ONLINE & HYBRID OPTIONS AVAILABLE
MBA Technology Management The Program At SUNYIT, students pursuing the most widely awarded and recognized graduate degree in the field of business, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), combine a rigorous study of management topics with a unique focus on technology and innovation management. In SUNYIT s MBA in Technology Management program, students obtain a broad and integrative perspective across business functions by specializing in their chosen field: accounting and finance, health services management, human resource management, marketing management, or business management. All coursework in the MBA program can be completed online, or students may choose a hybrid option that offers some courses online and some in a traditional classroom setting. The program stresses the use of modern techniques to analyze and develop business solutions and prepare students for upper-level management jobs. Coursework focuses on the use of quantitative and qualitative analyses in conjunction with financial, accounting, and economic principles to address current and future business challenges. Designed for both full- and part-time students, the program is ideal for those seeking careers in business management and for professionals pursuing career advancement. Career Opportunities MBA degree holders can seek a wide variety of positions including corporate administrators, business entrepreneurs, industry consultants and government administrative employees. The broad learning scope and advanced professional training in the MBA curriculum make it possible for graduates to hold various positions in nearly every industry. Accreditation SUNYIT s Department of Business Management is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), an elite distinction achieved by less than 5% of the world s academic business programs. AACSB is the premier accrediting agency of collegiate business and accounting programs worldwide.
Degree Requirements The MBA in Technology Management consists of 48 credit hours distributed as follows: Technology Management Core Courses... 18 credit hours Business Management Core Courses... 21 credit hours Specialized Concentration Courses... 9 credit hours Total: 48 credit hours Technology Management Core Courses (18 credit hours) TIM 500 Project Management TIM 530 Managing New Product Design & Development BLW 570 Business Law, Ethics, & Intellectual Property Rights ENT 575 Innovation and Entrepreneurship TIM 585 Cases in Technology and Innovation Management TIM 685 Strategic Planning Business Management Core Courses (21 credit hours) ACC 520 Accounting for Managers HRM 518 Human Resource Management MIS 515 Management Information Systems MKT 505 Marketing Management BUS 505 Multinational Economics of Technology FIN 525 Financial Management Problems MGS 511 Quantitative Business Analysis Specialized Concentration Courses (9 credit hours) Students choose one area of concentration and complete all three courses in that area. Note: International students (F1 visa holders) are required to concentrate in Business Management to meet the US residency requirements. n Accounting & Finance Concentration FIN 532 Investment Strategy ACC 585 Financial Statement Analysis & Reporting FIN 685 Seminar in Accounting & Finance n Health Services Management Concentration HSM 500 Health Care Systems HSM 525 Health Care Marketing/Strategic Planning HSM 535 Financial Management for Health Care Organizations n Human Resource Management Concentration HRM 615 Labor Relations HRM 620 Compensation HRM 650 Human Resource Information Systems n Marketing Management Concentration MKT 510 Data Analysis MKT 652 Sales Management MKT 654 Services Marketing Management n Business Management Concentration Choose any three graduate level business courses, excluding the technology management and business management core courses. Fast Track Option The Fast Track MBA is a 33 credit hour program designed for students who have an undergraduate business degree with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher from an accredited business program in the U.S. Students admitted into the Fast Track MBA will be granted course waivers for the following five business management core courses: ACC 520, BUS 505, FIN 525, HRM 518 and MKT 505. This 15 credit hour waiver reduces the total number of credit hours required for the business management core to six credits. The Fast Track option allows qualified full-time MBA students to complete the MBA in one year. It is also available to part-time students. Admission Guidelines To be considered for admission, all applicants to the MBA program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college. The Department of Business Management follows the AACSB recommended admission guidelines: A total of 1,000 points based on 200 x undergraduate GPA + GMAT score. The minimum GMAT score recommended for admission consideration is 400. The Application for Graduate Admission and all required forms are available at: www.sunyit.edu/graduate_center/ apply_now
The Faculty SUNYIT Business faculty work closely with students and challenge them to excel. With strong academic credentials in addition to professional experience in the corporate world, students benefit from the diverse expertise and innovative approaches that our faculty bring to the educational setting. Small classes allow faculty to really get to know their students. The Campus Located on hundreds of wooded and landscaped acres, the SUNYIT campus is a beautiful living and learning environment. Students enjoy an expanding array of facilities that includes a new student center, field house, and residence hall. Life on campus is enriched by a wide variety of events and activities, including the Wildcats championship-winning intercollegiate athletics program and a weekly menu of intramurals, concerts, comedians, and more. Students can join one of the dozens of clubs and organizations or start one with a group of friends who share an interest. Online Learning Online students find it easy to pursue their studies through Angel, our interactive online learning environment. Course lectures, class discussions, assignments and exams are conducted through an easy-to-navigate web tool. This learning option appeals to busy working professionals and others interested in pursuing an advanced degree while juggling multiple life commitments.
About SUNYIT Founded in 1966, SUNYIT, the State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome, is New York s public polytechnic. Students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in technology and professional studies on the SUNYIT campus, a high-tech learning environment in Marcy, N.Y., and online. Recently launched academic programs include biology, community & behavioral health, civil engineering, electrical & computer engineering, interdisciplinary studies, mechanical engineering, and network & computer security. In support of the leadership and vision of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and in partnership with SUNY s College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering (CNSE), the $125 million Computer Chip Commercialization Center (Quad-C) at SUNYIT will result in the creation of hundreds of high-tech jobs, groundbreaking academic programs, and cutting-edge workforce training opportunities in the kind of academic-businessgovernment collaboration that CNSE has demonstrated successfully in Albany. Quad-C will offer internship and employment opportunities for current and future SUNYIT students! Architect s rendering
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