MBA in Information Technology
Overview
In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, technology is no longer just a support function, it is the core engine driving business strategy and global innovation. The MBA in Information Technology at Presidential Graduate School (PGS) is designed to advance your career by bridging the gap between core business management and strategic IT application.
In this rigorous 2-year, 60-credit program, you will dive into critical areas like cybersecurity, big data, cloud management, and IT project management. Taught by experienced industry practitioners, the curriculum moves beyond theory by integrating real-world case studies. You will graduate with the strategic leadership, problem-solving, and financial management skills required to guide technology teams, manage complex digital ecosystems, and drive meaningful change within any organization.
Graduates of the MBA in Information Technology are uniquely positioned to translate digital complexity into a clear business advantage. Whether you aim to lead in government, NGOs, global tech enterprises, or the banking sector, this rigorous 60-credit program prepares you to step confidently into senior management and high-impact roles such as:
- IT Project Manager: Execute critical infrastructure upgrades and lead complex technology initiatives from conception to deployment.
- Technology Strategy Consultant: Advise organizations on comprehensive digital transformations and optimize their technological investments.
- IT Operations Director: Oversee day-to-day technology functions and ensure the seamless, secure performance of digital ecosystems.
Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Chief Technology Officer (CTO): Forecast future tech needs, align IT infrastructure with business goals, and drive enterprise-wide
Highlights
To build a comprehensive foundation in tech-driven business leadership, the concentration focuses on critical areas driven by specialized coursework:
- Strategic IT Leadership: Master the art of aligning tech initiatives with corporate objectives and overseeing complex deployments in Leading Strategic Change with Technology and Information Technology Project Management.
- Emerging Innovation & AI: Stay ahead of the digital curve by exploring disruptive tools and algorithmic frameworks through Next Generation Technologies and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Data & Infrastructure Management: Build and manage secure, scalable digital architectures using insights from Virtualization and Storage, Database Design and Management, and Big Data Analytics and Visualization.
- Quantitative Decision-Making: Leverage coding and quantitative analysis to effect positive organizational change with Python Programming, Statistical Analysis for the Decision-Making Process, and Issues in Business and IT.
Program Content
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FIN 500Financial & Accounting Skills for Managers3 Credit Hours
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MKT 500Marketing Management3 Credit Hours
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ORG 500Organizational Behavior3 Credit Hours
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ECO 500Managerial Economics3 Credit Hours
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LDR 500Organizational Leadership3 Credit Hours
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MIS 500Managing Information Systems & Technology3 Credit Hours
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MGT 500Strategic Management in a Globalized Economy3 Credit Hours
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MIS 520Leading Strategic Change with Technology3 Credit Hours
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MGT 600Influential & Impactful Communication3 Credit Hours
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RES 600Business Research Methodology3 Credit Hours
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BUS 626Statistical Analysis for Decision-Making Process3 Credit Hours
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DATA 610Database Design and Management3 Credit Hours
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EMT 600Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning3 Credit Hours
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PRG 630Python Programming3 Credit Hours
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TECH 601Next Generation Technologies3 Credit Hours
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CLD 600Virtualization and Storage3 Credit Hours
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ITM 640Issues in Business and IT3 Credit Hours
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MIS 510Information Technology Project Management3 Credit Hours
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MIS 550Big Data Analytics and Visualization3 Credit Hours
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CAP 600Applied Methods Capstone3 Credit Hours
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Develop ethical and culturally sensitive strategic business communication skills to manage professional relationships in business environments
- Choose advanced data analysis techniques with ethical consideration to make strategic and informed business decisions
- Construct strategic business plans to enhance understanding of market trends, competitor analysis, and risk
- Devise innovative solutions that exemplify entrepreneurial thinking and foster a culture of innovation for business success
- Appraise strategic management applications and practices to transform organizations that can adapt to market demand
- Formulate comprehensive enterprise technology strategies by evaluating next-generation tools, AI capabilities, and virtualization architectures to drive organizational digital transformation.
- Assess comprehensive IT projects and socio-technical challenges by integrating project management methodologies and business research frameworks to successfully deploy technology initiatives that align with overarching business goals.
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