{"id":1373,"date":"2013-07-24T07:03:15","date_gmt":"2013-07-24T11:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2013-2014\/asb\/infosystems\/"},"modified":"2014-04-10T14:29:54","modified_gmt":"2014-04-10T18:29:54","slug":"infosystems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2014-2015\/asb\/infosystems\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Technology Management (B.S.)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Perhaps more than any other single resource, business depends on information technology (IT).\u00a0 Every aspect of today\u2019s business world is being transformed by IT, and the business world needs well-educated and talented individuals to manage and lead this transformation.\u00a0 Our innovative Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management (ITM) program prepares you to meet the IT demands and challenges of the new global economy.<\/p>\n
As an information technology management (ITM) major, you will take courses in IT and business.\u00a0 You will receive an integrated, interdisciplinary, and international education in theory and practice of both IT and modern business.\u00a0 Upon graduation, you will have the knowledge and technical expertise to begin your career in IT and business.<\/p>\n
The ITM Program is an integrated curriculum which closely follows the suggested IS 2010 and IT 2008 model curricula guidelines published by the collaborative efforts of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Association for Information Technology Management (AIS), Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) and IEEE Computer Society.\u00a0 They are the most generally accepted model curricula adopted by information systems\/technology program planners in undergraduate colleges.\u00a0 You will study the classical subject areas of Systems Analysis and Design, Programming Languages, Database Management Systems, Networks and Distributed Processing, and Information Technology Management.\u00a0 And also you may elect from a wide-range of current advanced topics including app and web development, decision support systems, Internet-based technologies, computer law and ethics, and information security management.<\/p>\n
The ITM program provides a strong interdisciplinary foundation in the liberal arts, business, and managerial issues related to information systems\/technology.\u00a0 The ITM program recognizes that contemporary information systems\/technology is both technical and social in nature and is an integral part of the strategy, goals, and objectives of an organization.\u00a0 The ITM curriculum prepares you with the skills, knowledge, and business principles to understand and appreciate the economic, social, political, cultural, and technological environment so you will become a responsible, effective leader in the global economy.\u00a0 To this end, the program includes studies of accounting, business law, finance, management, marketing, and statistics.\u00a0 You will also complete courses in economics, ethics, organizational theory and behavior, and an integrative strategic management course.<\/p>\n
The Anisfield School of Business places strong emphasis on teaching and mentoring.\u00a0 Your education and development are of paramount importance.\u00a0 You will develop the ability to solve problems, work in groups, communicate effectively, apply analytical techniques, be creative and recognize creativity in others, effectively manage change, and understand the global business environment.\u00a0 This is achieved through the strategic integration of the business disciplines and the liberal arts.<\/p>\n
You will be taught by practitioner\/scholars who expertly blend real-world experience with academic theory.\u00a0 Much of the instruction takes place in a modern technological environment which includes laboratory networks with the latest software as well as Web, cloud, and application technologies widely used in class, blended, and online methods of learning and collaboration.<\/p>\n
Upon graduation you will face favorable employment prospects for positions as information technology professionals in business and other organizations.\u00a0 At almost every level in business, industry, and government, information systems\/technology are of crucial importance with continuously growing demand for information technology professionals.\u00a0 The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that employment of IS\/IT managers will grow faster than the average (18% vs. 14%) for all occupations through the year 2020.\u00a0 The BLS also indicates that technical knowledge is very important for many managerial positions.<\/p>\n
Career opportunities include job titles such as IT manager, IT account\/relationship manager, business analyst, systems analyst, programmer, web developer, app developer, database administrator, network administrator, IT support specialist, web master, computer consultant, and security specialist.<\/p>\n
The Information Technology Management major is offered by the Anisfield School of Business and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology Management.<\/p>\n
Rules for Acceptance into all Majors of the Anisfield School of Business:<\/strong> <\/p>\n Note: A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n The goal of the minor program in Information Technology Management (ITM) is to provide Ramapo College students with an option to develop a competency in the field of information systems\/technology which will complement their major program of study.\u00a0 Students with a minor in Information Technology Management will be better prepared to work in their major fields since information systems\/technology is an integral component of the world today.\u00a0 A minor in Information Technology Management should have strong appeal for students majoring in accounting who are required to earn 150 credits of academic coursework in order to qualify for the CPA examination.<\/p>\n The minor program in Information Technology Management consists of five (5) information systems courses plus the prerequisite course INFO 224 Principles of Information Technology, a required course for all ASB students.<\/p>\n The program requirements are the following:<\/p>\n For more information, please contact Professor Timothy Burns, Convener Information Technology Management, Room ASB-109B, 201-684-7390,\u00a0tburns1@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n General Education Requirements<\/a> Four Year Plan Website: Anisfield School of Business<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":387,"featured_media":0,"parent":1364,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"page_leftCol.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1373","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nIn general, students must achieve a 2.5 GPA or better at 48 credits in order to be officially admitted to any major in the Anisfield School of Business. However, students should carefully review the detailed admissions requirement in the 2.5 GPA Standard and Appeals Procedure (PDF). For questions, see your faculty advisor or Kim McDonough in room ASB-227, kmcdonou@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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