Department of Business Education and
Information and Technology Management
About the Department
The Department of Business Education (BE) and Information and Technology Management (ITM) offers a major in BE, a major in ITM, and a minor in ITM at the undergraduate level. The department also offers an M.Ed. in BE at the graduate level. The University and its College of Business offer degree programs accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The College of Business earned accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 2004 at both the undergraduate and MBA levels. The BE program is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
Mission Statement
The Department of Business Education and Information and Technology Management continuously strives to provide quality education for our students. This quality is achieved through an emphasis in teaching, advising, continuous improvement in the curriculum, and applied research activities. Our graduates are prepared with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the education or business sectors.
Information and Technology Management (B.S.B.A.)
The B.S.B.A. in Information and Technology Management (ITM) program is designed to educate individuals to effectively plan, design, select, implement, use, and administer emerging information and communication technologies. The program curriculum and instructional strategies provide students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate people, technology, and business processes to support organizational goals.
The ITM major is for students seeking employment in organizations where information technology plays a major role in management, operations, and marketing. Personalized student advising and an opportunity for internships, research, as well as study abroad programs enhance and enrich the educational experience.
ITM Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in the ITM major will comprehend, apply, and integrate important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques, and theories used in the ITM field to analyze complex business situations and develop solutions.
Information and Technology Management Minor
A minor in Information and Technology Management (ITM) provides students with a broad background in ITM. The minor is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to enhance a career in their major discipline. The minor consists of 18 semester hours, 12 of which must be taken at Bloomsburg University.
Career Information
ITM majors find employement in organizations where information technology plays a major role in management, operations, and marketing.
Salaries
According to 2009 statistics*, the ranges of salaries in Information and Technology Management are:
Entry-level $44,800- $68,750
Mid-management $89,300- $123,000
Director $70,130- $182,724 with a median salary of $96,100
*Obtained 7/29/09 from CareerBuilder.com
Requirements
For information on our Business Education (BE) degree, please visit http://www.bloomu.edu/be |
