<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>After enrolling in ECPI University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management program, you will have the opportunity to study introductory and fundamental topics in information systems technology, project management, and various areas of business operations in an online or campus-based format. Some courses combine instruction with lab exercises and projects. Area of concentration courses could provide study in programming languages, Internet technology, networking technology, database management, Web page development, project management methods, and change management. You might also choose from elective courses that cover such topics as routing and switching, network security, Windows systems, scripting, and electronic commerce. The core curriculum and other required courses are designed to address accounting, marketing, financial management, business economics, management principles, planning strategies, and computer applications. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have earned your high school diploma or GED before applying to ECPI University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management program. You should also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be familiar with basic computer functions and systems. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>ECPI University will require that you complete 121 credits to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management. You must take 37 credits in the core curriculum, 31 credits in arts and sciences coursework, nine credits in self-integration courses, 28 credits in the areas of concentration, and 16 credits in electives. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 160</td><td> Principles of Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 161</td><td> Principles of Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 122</td><td> Principles of Business and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 222</td><td> Ethics in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 298</td><td> Business Externship I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 314</td><td> Marketing Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 321</td><td> Business Organizational Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 331</td><td> Management Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 350</td><td> Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 480</td><td> Strategic Planning and Implementation</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 480L</td><td> Strategic Planning and Implementation Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 201</td><td> Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 202</td><td> Microeconomics</td></tr> </table><p><u>Arts and Sciences Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CAP 480</td><td> Arts and Sciences Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td>COM 110</td><td> Principles of Speech</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 110</td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 120</td><td> Advanced Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 205</td><td> Culture and Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 131</td><td> College Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 140</td><td> Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>PHY 120</td><td> Physics</td></tr> <tr><td>PHY 120L</td><td> Physics Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 105</td><td> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 220 <br /> <br /> SOC 100</td><td> Positive Psychology <br /><b>OR</b><br /> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> </table><p><u>Self-Integration Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CIS 106</td><td> Introduction to Operating Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>COR 090</td><td> Career Orientation Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>FOR 110</td><td> Essentials for Success</td></tr> <tr><td>IST 120</td><td> Computer Applications</td></tr> </table><p><u>IT Management Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 224</td><td> Change Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 242</td><td> Technology Optimization</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 328</td><td> Business Process Improvement</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 472</td><td> Applied Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 472L</td><td> Applied Project Management Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 121</td><td> Logic and Design</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 126</td><td> Programming I</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 131</td><td> Database I</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 150</td><td> Networking I</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 282</td><td> Web Interface Design</td></tr> <tr><td>Electives</td><td> Choose 16 credits of elective courses</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After earning the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management, you could explore mid-management opportunities in the IT departments of nearly any type of business. You might seek responsibilities developing, implementing, and maintaining databases, networks, operating systems, or software. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>IT Project Manager </li><li>Database Administrator </li><li>Network Administrator </li><li>Technical Support Manager </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You might continue your studies in a master's degree program after completing ECPI University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management program. A graduate degree could be required if you choose to explore executive or directorial positions in many corporate settings. Examples of degrees you could seek include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Information Systems Management </li><li>Master of Science in Information Technology Management </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Technology Management</li></ul>