IT professionals are the “go-to” people when computers and networks require troubleshooting and maintenance and, therefore, IT Managers play a central role in the daily operations of most any workplace. Technology, when properly configured, installed, and maintained, allows businesses and organization to operate at peak efficiency.

ECPI University’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management blends coursework in business administration and information technology management to give you the education you can use to enter the IT Management field. And with ECPI's year-round program, you could earn your degree in as little as 2.5 years.

ECPI’s IT Management program is designed to prepare graduates with:

• Advanced courses in information technology communication, programming, databases, and networking
• Classes in information technology management, entrepreneurship, and accounting with an emphasis on international business
• Project-based coursework to simulate real-world scenarios
• Coursework in optimization for operations and global marketing
• Senior projects designed to develop entrepreneurial skills by creating business technology requirements and marketing plans
• Workplace experience with externships

ECPI University builds all of its programs around one guiding principle: LEARN BY DOING.  And to be certain that the curriculum is aligned with industry requirements, ECPI faculty meets with leading professionals on a regular basis to make sure classes address the needs of the workplace.

ECPI University’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management 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:

• Information technology skills in web design, programming, database, and networking
• Effective use of information literacy in the management field
• Implementation of ethical standards as required by business management professionals
• 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
• Critical thinking and analysis of business factors including operations management, technology, and globalization
• Environmental knowledge and experience necessary to strategically plan
• Change management - fundamental to today's business world

Upon completion, graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in IT Management could possibly pursue a career in such diverse areas as:

• Transportation and Logistics
• E-commerce
• Banking
• Information Systems
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Services
• Government

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum

40 semester credit hours

Arts and Sciences

31 semester credit hours

Self-Integration

6 semester credit hours

Concentration Requirements

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

• Describe business principles and competencies as applied to local and global environments.
• Evaluate qualitative and quantitative accounting and financial problems, using appropriate tools and technology.  
• Create effective plans that maximize business results.  
• Apply ethical behavior, professional standards, and social responsibility in the practice of business.
• Demonstrate effective professional business communication.

IT Management Concentration

The IT Management concentration includes advanced courses in information technology communication, networking, and cloud computing. The project-based coursework prepares graduates to optimize both technology for operations and manage information technology projects.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

• Apply knowledge of information technology and its impact on business to optimize management of IT projects and professionals.