Information Systems have transformed the way business is conducted. Those who understand the power of leveraging technology in business can create their own competitive advantage. Career opportunities are limitless for the people who can create, manage, and use technology.  The Management of Technology curriculum provides business students the knowledge and skills required to effectively design and deploy IT-based business solutions.  The program provides students with a solid background in Project Management, analysis, development, and information systems.  The program teaches students leadership, and understanding the impact of technology.  Students will be qualified for positions as business strategist/analyst, business applications developer, business planner, business operational specialist, functional design analyst, sales analyst, etc. The program has been designed for the technical person to learn management and the management person to learn technology.

Graduates are prepared to:

§  Acquire and evaluate information, organize and maintain information, interpret and communicate information, and use computers to process information

§  Demonstrate basic computer programming skills

§  Demonstrate basic graphic and web design skills

§  Demonstrate basic networking skills

§  Identify the broad functions of management and their applications to business

§  Integrate and synthesize the knowledge and competencies gained from technical and managerial courses

§  Understand basic statistical analysis and its application in the business environment

§  Understand the business functions of Technology Management, financial management, business management, marketing management, and product management

§  Understand the global implications of technology on all business systems in each sector of the economy

Representative Job Titles for Graduates

Business Applications Developer

Data Center Manager

Functional Design Analyst

Information Systems Manager

Management of Technology Manager

Project Manager

Technology Marketing Manager

Articulation Agreements/ Strong Transfer History

When feasible, we will seek articulations with established bachelor’s degree programs in Management of Technology or related specializations from the following colleges and universities:

• College of Mount St. Joseph

• Franklin University

• Northern Kentucky University

• University of Cincinnati

• Xavier University

Co-op Salary Projections

$9–$12/hour

Employment Outlook

Excellent. Governor Ted Strickland challenged Ohio to be a technology leader. Having a talent pool of skilled technology management workers is an important, proactive step in attracting and retaining high tech companies to Ohio and our region.

Graduate Starting Salary Projections

$28,000–$35,000 annually

Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates

Business Management Technology

Network Administration Technology

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