Program Overview

Online MBA in Information Technology

The Online MBA in Information Technology is a 100% online program that can be completed in as few as 12 months. The program focuses on the application of core IT concepts and strategic applications, enabling students to align technology with business goals and enhance organizational performance.

Program Details

• Duration: 12-14 months
• Credit Hours: 30
• Cost per Credit: $850
• Start Dates: Five start dates per year
• Part-time and Full-time Options: Available

Curriculum

The program places a heavy emphasis on the application of concepts to real-world scenarios. The curriculum is focused on the integration of AI and security technologies.

Required Courses

• BIS 7103 Database Design & Data Governance (3 Credits)
  • Design relational databases to ensure high information quality
  • Learn the basics of SQL to access data in a database
  • Explore database hosting in the cloud
  • Understand data governance and methods to implement it
• BIS 7123 Managing Organizational Information Systems (3 Credits)
  • Analyze the strategic role of information systems in achieving organizational goals and gaining competitive advantage
  • Evaluate the alignment between IT strategy and business strategy
  • Design and assess information systems and infrastructure solutions
  • Identify and manage risks related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and IT compliance
• BIS 7143 Organizational Information Security (3 Credits)
  • Analyze organizational security needs and design information security policies
  • Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities across physical, technical, and administrative domains
  • Develop and implement security governance frameworks
  • Assess and audit information security controls using industry standards

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to bridge the gap between business and technology, offering forward-thinking solutions for the ever-changing IT landscape. The UTulsa career center provides a dedicated career coach for business students, and the university boasts a 100% job placement rate for its MBA graduates.

• Senior Database Administrator: $120,432 per year
• Computer and Information Systems Manager: $171,200 per year

Additional Concentrations

The University of Tulsa offers several other MBA concentrations, including:

• Business Analytics: Provides analytical and technical skills necessary for data-informed decision making
• Energy: Equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the energy industry
• Entrepreneurship: Empowers students to launch, manage, and scale innovative ventures
• Finance: Gives students a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management
• Marketing: Provides high-level knowledge and tools to develop and implement effective marketing strategies
• Accounting: Prepares students to become strategic leaders with advanced accounting knowledge

These concentrations allow students to tailor their degree to their career aspirations and provide a competitive advantage in the job market.