MBA in Information Technology Management (Online)

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Ranked Among the Best Online MBA in Information Technology Management Programs

The Master of Business Administration in Information Technology Management gives you a strong foundation in business functions while providing concentrated study of the strategies and approaches to management in information technology.

In the IT specialization, a focused approach to technology prepares you to take ownership of digital environments and manage long-distance teams. You’ll master the art of online project management as you develop a deep knowledge of core business functions and processes including:

• Accounting for managers
• Strategies of innovation
• Database management systems
• Project management
• Computer security

Rivier’s MBA with a concentration in IT Management can lead you to several rewarding careers at the intersection of business and technology. According to Payscale, employees with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology Management degree earn an average annual base salary of $118,000.

Online MBA in Information Technology Management: Learning Outcomes

When you finish your degree, you will learn to:

• Lead teams through virtual environments
• Manage and enhance computer security
• Maintain database management systems
• Use critical thinking skills to analyze situations
• Compare and contrast the opportunities provided by technology for an organization
• Utilize effective communication techniques
• Evaluate situations that present potential legal, ethical, and social sustainability issues and develop solutions for those issues

Experience Textbook-free Online Education

Business and cybersecurity courses in our MBA programs utilize Open Educational Resources (OER). Digital, openly licensed content is available free of charge to students, and you’ll save up to $1,500 in textbook costs. Content is available anytime, anywhere on a variety of devices, ensuring you always have access to the resources you need.

MBA in Information Technology Online Curriculum

Rivier’s ACBSP-accredited MBA in Information Technology online program includes 36 credit hours and 12 total courses. The flexible, convenient format will allow you to complete your classes while working full-time and maintaining personal commitments. We accept up to 12 transfer credits, so you can accelerate your studies and earn your degree at a lower cost.

Core courses include:

• BUSS 502 – Business Research and Communications
• BUSS 510 – Accounting For Managers
• BUSS 523 – Marketing and New Product Development
• BUSS 529 – Economic Analysis
• BUSS 550 – Global Finance for Managers
• BUSS 644 – Risk Management and Decision Making
• BUSS 699 – Strategies of Innovation

MBA Concentrations

With concentrations available in five in-demand fields, our MBA online programs give you the skills you need for ongoing success. Explore our other MBA concentrations:

• MBA in Management: On Campus or Online
• MBA with a Concentration in Marketing: Online
• MBA in Healthcare Administration: Online
• MBA in Cybersecurity Leadership: On Campus or Online

Where Will Your Degree Take You?

Career Outlook with an Online MBA in Information Technology Management

Graduates of this online program are well-prepared for a wide scope of in-demand technology and business careers. Jobs with the best salaries include:

• Computer and information systems manager: $171,200 per year
• IT director: $130,799 per year
• IT security manager: $122,307 per year
• Database administrator and architect: $123,100 per year
• Information technology (IT) manager: $98,444 per year
• Network and computer systems administrator: $96,800 per year
• Business systems analyst: $78,351 per year