##  IT Management
 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

    **IT Management Overview**   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

   **Program Description**   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

   **Possible Career Track**   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

   **Curriculum**  ##  Program Requirements

###  Core Curriculum

 40 semester credit hours

 | Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [ACC160](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ACC160?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| [ACC161](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ACC161?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| [BUS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS121?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| [BUS222](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS222?width=500&height=550) | Ethics in Business | 3 |
| [BUS298](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS298?width=500&height=550) | Externship-BUS III | 3 |
| [BUS331](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS331?width=500&height=550) | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| [BUS480](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS480?width=500&height=550) | Strategic Planning & Implementation | 3 |
| [BUS480L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS480L?width=500&height=550) | Strategic Planning & Implementation LAB | 1 |
| [ECO201](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ECO201?width=500&height=550) | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| [ECO202](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ECO202?width=500&height=550) | Microeconomics | 3 |
| [FIN350](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/FIN350?width=500&height=550) | Financial Management | 3 |
| [HRM211](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/HRM211?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| [LAW225](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/LAW225?width=500&height=550) | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| [MKT214](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MKT214?width=500&height=550) | Marketing Management | 3 |

###  Arts and Sciences

 31 semester credit hours

 | Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CAP480?width=500&height=550) | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/COM115?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ENG110?width=500&height=550) | College Composition | 3 |
| [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ENG120?width=500&height=550) | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/HUM205?width=500&height=550) | Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3 |
| [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH131?width=500&height=550) | College Algebra | 3 |
| [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH140?width=500&height=550) | Statistics | 3 |
| [PHY120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PHY120?width=500&height=550) | Physics | 3 |
| [PHY120L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PHY120L?width=500&height=550) | Physics LAB | 1 |
| [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PSY105?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| [PSY220](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PSY220?width=500&height=550) | Positive Psychology | 3 |

###  Self-Integration

 6 semester credit hours

 | Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS108?width=500&height=550) | Office Applications | 2 |
| [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/COR191?width=500&height=550) | Career Orientation | 1 |
| [FOR110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/FOR110?width=500&height=550) | Essentials for Success | 3 |

##  Concentration Requirements

 IT Management34 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [BUS242](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS242?width=500&height=550) | Technology Optimization | 3 |
| [BUS328](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS328?width=500&height=550) | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| [BUS345](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS345?width=500&height=550) | e-Commerce & Technology | 3 |
| [CIS106](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS106?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| [CIS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS121?width=500&height=550) | Logic and Design | 3 |
| [CIS142](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS142?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Cloud Solutions | 3 |
| [CIS150](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS150?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| [CIS206](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS206?width=500&height=550) | Linux Administration | 3 |
| [CIS212](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS212?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Cybersecurity | 3 |
| [CIS223](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS223?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Database | 3 |
| [OPM472](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/OPM472?width=500&height=550) | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| [OPM472L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/OPM472L?width=500&height=550) | Applied Project Management LAB | 1 |
|  | Various Electives | 10 |

 IT Management Electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [ACC206](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ACC206?width=500&height=550) | Personal Income Tax I | 3 |
| [ACC309](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ACC309?width=500&height=550) | Managerial Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| [BUS102](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS102?width=500&height=550) | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| [BUS226](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS226?width=500&height=550) | Managerial Processes & Communications | 3 |
| [BUS303](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS303?width=500&height=550) | Organizational Leadership and Management | 3 |
| [BUS316](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS316?width=500&height=550) | Foundations of Decision Making | 3 |
| [BUS328L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS328L?width=500&height=550) | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| [BUS436](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS436?width=500&height=550) | International Business | 3 |
| [BUS496](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS496?width=500&height=550) | Externship-BUS Sr. I-a | 1 |
| [BUS497](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS497?width=500&height=550) | Externship-BUS Sr. I-b | 1 |
| [BUS498](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS498?width=500&height=550) | Externship-BUS Sr. I-c | 1 |
| [BUS499](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS499?width=500&height=550) | Externship-BUS Sr. III | 3 |
| [CIS202](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS202?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Routing and Switching | 3 |
| [CIS204](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS204?width=500&height=550) | Intermediate Routing and Switching | 3 |
|
| [CIS213](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS213?width=500&height=550) | Javascript | 3 |
| [CIS225](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS225?width=500&height=550) | Network Protocols and Services | 3 |
| [CIS230](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS230?width=500&height=550) | Advanced Cybersecurity | 3 |
| [CIS245](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS245?width=500&height=550) | Windows Client and Server | 3 |
| [CIS245L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS245L?width=500&height=550) | Windows Client and Server LAB | 1 |
| [CIS250](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS250?width=500&height=550) | Structured Query Language | 3 |
| [BUS321](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS321?width=500&height=550) | Business Organizational Management | 3 |
| [CIS280](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS280?width=500&height=550) | CIS Project II | 3 |
| [CIS305](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS305?width=500&height=550) | Advanced Linux Administration | 3 |
| [CIS403](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS403?width=500&height=550) | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| [CIS425](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS425?width=500&height=550) | Advanced Network Defense and Countermeasures | 3 |
| [CIS425L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS425L?width=500&height=550) | Advanced Network Defense & Countermeasures LAB | 1 |
| [MKT440](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MKT440?width=500&height=550) | Global Marketing | 3 |
| [OPM227](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/OPM227?width=500&height=550) | Operations Management | 3 |

   **Possible Outcomes**   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.

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###  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.

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