The Information Technology track offers a broad perspective across business functions,
and a chance to specialize in a field of your choice. It also responds to the current
needs of business communities by combining a rigorous study of traditional management
topics with a unique focus on technology and innovation leadership.
This track prepares students for upper-level management jobs by stressing the use
of contemporary techniques to frame, analyze, and solve business challenges. The program’s
diverse coursework is grounded in evidence-based management, data analytics, database
management, and programming principles. It incorporates the use of quantitative and
qualitative analyses, design-thinking approaches, and robust experiential learning
techniques.
The MBA curriculum is designed to prepare students for management and leadership roles,
especially those that are involved with emerging and evolving technologies. Our well-qualified
graduate faculty and the modern technological infrastructure at Cal Lutheran provide
an ideal student-centered learning environment to integrate technology with practical
management curriculum.
Curriculum
The MBA with an emphasis in Information Technology degree requires 45 semester credits
equivalent to 15 courses of work which must be completed within a seven-year period.
Courses include: 8 core courses, 2 general emphasis courses, 4 electives courses and
1 capstone course.
Software development should be able to adjust to rapidly changing business needs,
and these professionals make sure that’s the case. Related job descriptions: Agile
Coach, Product Owner, RTE/Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master
These experts use their knowledge to evaluate existing applications, data, hardware
and other systems in order to recommend enhancements. Related job descriptions: Applications
System Analyst, Business Data Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Information Technology
Auditor, Quality Control Analyst
Data drives intelligent business decisions, and these employees know how to store
it, manage it, interpret it and apply it. Related job descriptions: Data Architect,
Data Management Director, Database Analyst, Database Report Writer, Data Warehouse
Manager
Companies have made huge investments in enterprise systems, and these professionals
help those investments pay off. Related job descriptions: CRM specialist, ERP analyst,
ERP project manager, operating systems programmer, SAP Project Manager, Systems Architect
The HiTech Act, ICD-10/11 requirements and the growing reliance on Electronic Health
Records demands professionals with expertise that encompasses both IT and healthcare.
For providers and payers alike, these professionals deliver. Related job descriptions:
Ambulatory Systems Analyst, Clinical Systems Analyst, Health Information Management
(HIM) Project Manager, Interface Analyst, Revenue Cycle Architect/Builder
IT is fast paced. Using project management skills, these individuals help their teams
keep up and stay on track. Related job descriptions: Data Center Director, IT Project
Coordinator, IT Project Manager, IT Technology Manager, Project Engineering Manager
Stay connected and productive on-the-go with the apps and software these developers
create. Related job descriptions: Android Developer, iOS Developer
Your internal and external customers expect their experience on your network to be
seamless. Professionals in this sector, relying on knowledge of GIS, Java, .Net and
other techniques, make it happen. Related job descriptions: Enterprise Infrastructure
Architect, Messaging Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Control Technician,
Network Engineer, Systems Administrator
Using their impressive technical skill sets, these experts design, develop and maintain
software. Related job descriptions: Applications Engineer, Applications Systems Architect,
Mainframe Programmer, Software Architect, Software Engineer, Software Quality Assurance
Analyst
Your intellectual property is valuable, and so is the consumer data you store. Protect
it with the right experts. Related job descriptions: Data Security Analyst, Data Security
Manager Data Security Supervisor, IS Security Manager, Systems/Application Security
Analyst
Your systems, hardware and software can only provide value when it is working and
fully functional. Technical Support professionals make sure it always is. Related
job descriptions: Computer Operator, Customer Service Representative, Help Desk Manager/Supervisor,
Installation and Maintenance Technician, LAN/WAN Administrator, Technical Support
Analyst
IT is a language all its own. These experts help interpret it, record it and translate
it into business terms for your business’ leaders. Related job descriptions: Documentation
Specialist, Web Editor, Technical Trainer, Technical Writer
From content to design to UX, these pros can keep your web presence current and engagement.
Related job descriptions: Content Engineer, Designer, Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Programmer, Interface Design Director, Web Applications Developer, Webmaster
Potential Career Positions
Business/System Analyst (Someone who understands what technology could do in business to create business
solutions. Work in an IT/Business unit and is a bridge between IT and business. The
business tells the analyst, what is needed, and the analyst is responsible for creating
and implementing IT solutions)
Database Designer (Designs and creates databases. Works in an IT department)
Analyst for Business Intelligence (Someone who mines the data using IT tools. They are able to extract, find opportunities
and problems in IT systems, like identifying consumer patterns and so on
Project Manager (PMI (Project Management Institute) certificate is required; Most projects have some
IT in them, so project manager is responsible for implementing IT solutions in projects,
like new IT system and so on)
CIO – Chief Information Officer (Someone who is in charge of IT strategy and the computer
systems required to support the organizations’ unique objectives and goals
IT Consultant (Working for an IT company, implementing IT solutions; Training programs, providing
solutions for customers, working in teams)
