<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Purdue Global's online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Information Technology program provides you with the opportunity to build a custom education by allowing students to choose concentration courses from among any master's-level IT classes. Among the courses that could be selected include those in artificial intelligence, modern data analytics, advanced programming, data visualization, software design, cloud development, systems testing, IT project management, and systems administration. The core curriculum addresses various business processes and concepts in accounting, finance, human resources, business analytics, marketing, and decision-making. You could demonstrate your mastery of all concepts covered in your studies in one of two capstones: an individual- and team-based business plan development or through interacting in one or two international business settings. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have earned a bachelor's degree prior to entering this MBA program. It is helpful to have taken previous computer courses and have a strong understanding of basic computer systems and functions along with exceptional analytical skills, as IT professionals often evaluate systems for upgrades or replacement. Applicants to Purdue Global should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The core curriculum of the MBA program consists of 60 credits. You must also complete 16 credits in IT electives to satisfy the concentration requirements of this program. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>GB500</td><td> Business Perspectives</td></tr> <tr><td>GB512</td><td> Business Communications</td></tr> <tr><td>GB513</td><td> Business Analytics</td></tr> <tr><td>GB518</td><td> Financial Accounting Principles and Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>GB519</td><td> Measurement and Decision Making</td></tr> <tr><td>GB520</td><td> Strategic Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>GB530</td><td> Marketing Management</td></tr> <tr><td>GB540</td><td> Economics for Global Decision Makers</td></tr> <tr><td>GB550</td><td> Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td>GB560</td><td> Designing, Improving, and Implementing Processes</td></tr> <tr><td>GB570</td><td> Managing the Value Chain</td></tr> <tr><td>GB580</td><td> Strategic Management</td></tr> <tr><td>GB590</td><td> Ethics in Business Society</td></tr> <tr><td>GB600</td><td> Leadership Strategies for a Changing World</td></tr> <tr><td>GB601 <br /> <br /> GB602</td><td>MBA Capstone <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> MBA Capstone - Global Option</td></tr> </table><p><u>Information Technology Concentration Requirements</u> </p> <p>Choose 16 credits from graduate-level Information Technology electives </p> <h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Completion of the online MBA - Information Technology program could prepare you for the responsibilities of upper-level management positions in corporate IT departments or technology consulting firms. You might spearhead the design and implementation of new systems, ensure the security and retrieval of vital data, develop new software, oversee IT projects, and manage network security. </p> <p>Your career title might be one of the following, among others: </p> <ul><li>Management analyst </li><li>Chief technology officer </li><li>Senior systems administrator </li><li>Computer and information systems manager </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Should you intend to pursue administrative or teaching positions at the postsecondary level or research in data analytics, IT systems, or similar areas, you might need to obtain a doctorate after earning the MBA in Information Technology. Doctoral courses could provide more focused studies in information systems research, IT innovation, IT policy development, and business intelligence. </p> <p>Programs leading to doctoral degrees in this field of study include: </p> <ul><li>Doctor of Information Technology </li><li>Ph.D. in Information Systems </li><li>Doctor of Business Administration in Information Technology</li></ul>