Program Overview

Introduction to the MBA+MS in Digital Technology Program

The MBA+MS in Digital Technology (MBA+MSDT) is an 84-unit program that awards both an MBA and a Master of Science in Digital Technology. This comprehensive program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage technology for strategic advantage in business.

Program Structure

The MBA+MSDT program consists of a minimum of 55 units of MBA courses and 29 units of MS courses. The program is structured to provide students with a solid foundation in business and digital technology, as well as the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest.

MBA Courses

• QST AC 710 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 units)
• QST BE 720 Organizations, Markets, and Society (3 units)
• QST FE 711 Finance 1 (1.5 units)
• QST MK 723 Marketing Management (3 units)
• QST MO 713 Leading Organizations and People (3 units)
• QST QM 716 Business Analytics: Data Analysis and Risk (3 units)
• QST MG 730 Ethical Leadership in the Global Economy (1.5 units)
• QST ES 723 Career Management (0 units)
• QST ES 730 Leadership Communication (1.5 units)
• QST ES 735 Team Coaching (.5 units)

MS Courses

• QST IS 717 Systems Architecture in Management and Applications (3 units)
• QST IS 833 Introduction to Data Analytics in Python (3 units)
• QST IS 754 Human-Centered Design and Object Orientation (3 units)
• QST IS 756 Digital Product Build (2 units)
• QST IS 889 Data Management (3 units)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the MBA+MSDT program, students will develop:

• Basic, functional competence in the core areas of systems architecture, analysis, and design, networking, and data management.
• Ability to leverage technology for strategic advantage in business.
• Ability to apply technology effectively and efficiently to business operations.

Curriculum

The MBA+MSDT curriculum is divided into four semesters, with a minimum of 84 units required for completion.

Fall Semester (20 units)

• QST AC 710 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 units)
• QST BE 720 Organizations, Markets, and Society (3 units)
• QST FE 711 Finance 1 (1.5 units)
• QST MK 723 Marketing Management (3 units)
• QST MO 713 Leading Organizations and People (3 units)
• QST QM 716 Business Analytics: Data Analysis and Risk (3 units)
• QST MG 730 Ethical Leadership in the Global Economy (1.5 units)
• QST ES 723 Career Management (0 units)
• QST ES 730 Leadership Communication (1.5 units)
• QST ES 735 Team Coaching (.5 units)

Spring Semester (22.5 units)

• Required January Intensive: QST IS 717 Systems Architecture in Management and Applications (3 units)
• QST ES 723 Career Management (0 units)
• QST FE 712 Finance 2 (1.5 units)
• QST OM 725 Creating Value through Operations and Technology (3 units)
• QST SI 750 Competition, Innovation & Strategy (3 units)
• QST IS 833 Introduction to Data Analytics in Python (3 units)
• Action Learning Elective (3 units): Students must complete one 3-unit course from a list of approved experiential learning electives
• Two 3-unit electives (6 units)

Summer Semester (8 units)

• QST IS 754 Human-Centered Design and Object Orientation (3 units)
• QST IS 756 Digital Product Build (2 units)
• QST IS 889 Data Management (3 units)
• Summer Internship—optional but encouraged

Fall Semester (15 units)

• QST ES 723 Career Management (0 units)
• QST IS 883 Deploying Generative AI in the Enterprise (3 units)
• MSDT electives (6 units)
• MBA electives (9 units)

Spring Semester (15.5 units)

• QST IS 890 Creating Successful Digital Products & Experiences (3 units)
• QST MG 735 Crisis Management (.5 units)
• MSDT elective (3 units)
• MBA electives (9 units)

MSDT Elective Courses

• QST AC 820 Financial Analytics
• QST FE 870 Analysis and Management of Financial Risk (1.5 units)
• QST HM 817 Advances in Digital Health
• QST IS 737 Decision Making with Data
• QST IS 811 Generative AI: Responsible AI in Business (1.5 units)
• QST IS 815 FinTech Revolution
• QST IS 827 Platform Strategy and Design
• QST IS 828 Managing Information Security
• QST IS 843 Big Data Analytics for Business
• QST IS 853 Business Insights through Text
• QST IS 854 Digital Strategy for Emerging Business Leaders
• QST IS 858 Agile Project Management
• QST IS 860 Analytics Consulting: Data-Driven Business Solutions
• QST IS 863 Generative AI: Strategy, Adoption, and Integration in Business (1.5 units)
• QST MK 842 Machine Learning for Business Analytics
• QST MK 852 Data Driven Marketing Decisions
• QST MK 862 Marketing High-Tech Products
• QST MK 876 Digital Marketing Analytics
• QST MK 878 Customer Analytics
• QST MO 860 People Analytics
• QST OM 840 Improving Organizational Performance with Analytics
• QST OM 851 Environmentally Sustainable Supply Chains
• QST OM 855 Project Management
• QST OM 880 Product Design and Development
• QST PL 855 Energy Sector Market Dynamics
• QST QM 878 Deep Learning with Python Bootcamp (1.5 units)
• QST SI 814 Intellectual Property Strategies
• QST SI 839 Design Thinking and Innovation
• QST SI 845 Technology Strategy
• QST SI 859 Strategy Implementation
• QST SI 860 Managing Corporate Innovation

Accreditation

Boston University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).