Greenville Campus Now Offering IT Management Degree
ECPI University – a leader in IT education – is pleased to announce the expansion of its IT Management bachelor's degree program to include the Greenville, South Carolina campus. This program is ideal for people who are interested in an IT career, but are also attracted to the business side of computer and information systems.
IT management is a fascinating profession. IT managers plan and coordinate IT activities for their employers, helping determine the information technology goals for the organization and are responsible for harnessing the resources necessary to reach those goals. A typical day for an IT manager can include:
- Analyzing computer needs and recommending possible upgrades for top executives to consider
- Negotiating with vendors
- Planning and directing the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software
- Directing the work of other IT professionals such as computer support specialists, systems analysts, information security analysts, and software developers
- Ensuring the security of the network and electronic documents
IT managers are vital to most any organization – and they are in demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 15% from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. What’s more, compensation is quite good. BLS data reveals that the median annual wage for computer and information systems managers was $131,600 as of May 2015.
If this sounds like a profession you’d like to explore, consider ECPI University and its Greenville Campus. Our IT Management program is designed to produce graduates who are able to strategically manage and utilize technology while implementing changes essential to today's global business environment. Coursework emphasizes:
- Effective use of information literacy in the management field
- Information technology skills in web design, programming, database, and networking
- Application of management theory and practice in decision making, business strategy, and technical solutions relating to management
- An understanding of global and technological business processes and management leadership
- Environmental knowledge and experience necessary to strategically plan
- Change management.
- Critical thinking and analysis of business factors including operations management, technology, and globalization
Here’s the best part – our IT Management program is offered in an accelerated format. By attending ECPI University year-round, you can earn your Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management in as little as 2.5 years. Want to learn more? Contact a helpful admissions advisor today and learn how you can begin a career in IT management.
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