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Bachelor of Business Administration in Technology Services Management

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If you have attained a technical certificate or associate’s degree in a technical area and you now want to expand your horizons and move into management in your chosen field, this program is for you.  This degree specialization will build on your existing knowledge by developing key managerial skills, including basic accounting and finance, interpersonal- and technology-based communications, ethical leadership, project management, and quality control. 

Candidates who complete this program:

  • Develop a holistic view of the impact of technology and resources on the entire organization
  • Create an Information Technology Infrastructure plan
  • Identify leadership qualities and assess the effectiveness for future, personal, career directions
  • Examine the critical legal and ethical issues faced by managers and their impact on business operations
  • Understand the steps required to plan for quality assurance and identify methods that position a company to achieve its quality objectives
  • Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses

Who should enroll:

Technological expertise is a highly prized skill set in every industry.  The specialization will appeal to those currently working in the technology services field who seek broad business knowledge and the specific tech skills needed to ascend into management.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
4 Electives12 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
120 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
CRT 100Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
ENG 100Communication and Learning Strategies
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART 101Art Appreciation
ENG 101English Composition
ENG 102English Literature
IT 102Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH 101College Mathematics
SCI 201Science and Technology
SCI 202Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI 203Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Public Speaking
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA 101Introduction to Business
BBA 110History of Business
BBA 204Legal Environment of Business
BBA 210Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA 211Introduction to Management
BBA 212Technical Writing
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
BBA 301The Global Marketplace
BBA 304Marketing Management
BBA 305Economics and Competitive Strategies
BBA 306Financial Accounting
BBA 307Finance
BBA 310Management
BBA 431Marketing Research
BBA 484Global Strategies
BC 345Organizational Communication
BC 352Fundamentals of Business Writing
ETH 401Making Ethical Management Decisions
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG 201Human and Cultural Geography
HIST 201History of World Literature
HUM 201Peace and Conflict Studies
PSY 201Psychology of the Organization
4 Electives12 Credits
BC 355Business Communication Contexts
BC 372Intercultural Communication
BC 380Team Communication
BC 465Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC 470Collaboration Technology Systems
BC 475Organizational Training and Development
MATH 301Business Mathematics
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
BC 403Professional Development and Leadership
MGT 400Workplace Management
MGT 401Quality Assurance
TM 400Technical Services Management
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BBA 490BBA Capstone

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