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Master of Business Administration (MBA) IT Management Concentration

Program at a Glance

15 Month Master's Degree
36 Total Credits

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Master of Business Administration IT Management Degree Concentration Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Information Technology Management concentration explores the technologies organizations use to operate and protect their systems. It is designed for students who want to develop the skills needed to manage IT environments and support the ongoing security and reliability of those systems.

The program spans cybersecurity, risk management, security architecture, governance and compliance, and applied AI use. Students get a close look at how technology systems are set up and secured, how risks are identified and addressed, and how policies guide IT operations. These topics are integrated throughout the curriculum and culminate in a business capstone course.

With ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 15 months.

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates develop capability in the following areas:

  • IT Systems Management:
    Manage technology systems and processes that support day-to-day business operations.
  • Technology-Focused Decision-Making:
    Evaluate information and AI-supported insights to guide decisions related to technology systems and operations.
  • Cybersecurity and Risk:
    Identify potential security risks and support efforts to protect organizational systems and data.
  • Governance and Compliance:
    Understand policies and standards that guide how technology is used and secured within an organization.

University Benefits

On Campus or Online

Learn your way with in-person collaboration or online simulations and flexible schedules.

Graduate Faster

Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in just 15 months.

Simplified Scheduling

Your degree path is pre-scheduled, so you can focus on learning, not course registration.

Flexible Learning Environments

Campus

Our campuses provide an immersive classroom setting, interacting directly with professors and classmates in real-time. Benefit from face-to-face discussions, hands-on labs, and the immediate support of instructors.

Online

Flexible and convenient, online learning allows you to study on your own time, from anywhere. Access lectures, lab simulations, and course materials online, collaborating with classmates through virtual forums and discussions.

Hybrid

To enhance flexibility, many campus courses are delivered via synchronous hybrid format, where students engage in both online learning activities and real-time interactions with instructors and classmates.

Master of Business Administration Curriculum

Master of Business Administration IT Management Concentration

Featured Courses, Topics & Overview

Cybersecurity with AI Synopsis MSCS501

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of cybersecurity strategy in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).

Information Risk Management MSCS641

This course provides an in-depth exploration of information risk management, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to analyze risk management principles, frameworks, and methodologies.

Institutional Accreditation

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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