BS-IT Management Degree
BS in IT Leadership & Strategic Innovation
Specialize in IT Leadership & Strategic Innovation
This specialization develops leaders ready to meet the administrative needs of any organization by combining technical knowledge with skills in leadership and supervision, effective business practices, project management, and communication. Administrative management majors become skilled problem-solvers and innovators, adapting to the changing needs of a modern enterprise. The need for graduates with these skills crosses all types of business including agriculture, construction, finance, retail, government, manufacturing, and not-for-profits.
$22.82National Median Hourly Rate for Administrative/Office Support* Last updated May 2024
$39.07National Median Hourly Rate for Business Operations Specialists* Last updated May 2024
For more employment information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2026-2027 Catalog Curriculum
Core Curriculum
- ADMG 285: Sustainable Decision Making - 5 credits
- ADMG 302: Financial Analysis for IT Managers - 4 credits
- ADMG 371: IT Administrative Management - 4 credits
- ADMG 372: Leadership & Supervision - 4 credits
- ADMG 374: Project Management - 5 credits
- ADMG 385: IT Tools for Professional Communication - 4 credits
- IT 165: Seeing Through the Data - 4 credits
- IT 202: Change Ready: Tech Skills for Leaders - 4 credits
- IT 228: Intro to IT - 4 credits
- IT 238: Intro to Cyberwarfare - 4 credits
- IT 248: Foundations of the Digital Environment - 4 credits
- IT 260: Integrated Computer Applications - 4 credits
- IT 301: IT Security, Privacy, & Ethics - 4 credits
- IT 305: AI Tools for IT Managers - 4 credits
- IT 312: Designing the Digital Environment - 4 credits
- IT 468: Projects in Database - 4 credits
- RMT 340: Influencing Customer Decisions - 4 credits
- RMT 366: Customer Relationship Management - 4 credits
- RMT 379: IT Management Career Planning - 1 credit
- ADMG 490: Cooperative Education (Internship) - 8 credits
Total Core Credits: 83
Specialization Curriculum
In addition to completing the IT Management core courses and meeting all university graduation requirements, students must complete the following courses for the administrative management specialization.
- ADMG 383: Talent Management for IT - 4 credits
- ADMG 384: Human Centered Organizational Design - 4 credits
- ADMG 424: Strategic IT Leadership & Innovation - 4 credits
- ADMG 471: Leading Change - 4 credits
- IT 359: Advanced Tools for Analytics - 4 credits
- IT 461: Systems Analysis & Design - 4 credits
Total Specialization Credits: 24
Apply to the IT Management Major Now!
Students are encouraged to apply for the BS-IT Management major early. Once enrolled, you will be connected with an IT Management advisor who will help you develop a clear academic plan and ensure you stay on track for successful degree completion.
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