Message from the Dean
Our Mission
The College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology (BILT) has a singular mission to enable learners, at every level, to apply effective and innovative practices at the intersection of business, technology, art, and design for a better global society. Our goal is to increase the economic mobility for all students in this complex and changing world.
Our Programs
At the undergraduate level, the college offers degree programs in across BILT disciplines including accounting, artificial intelligence (AI), business, computer science, cybersecurity, design and art, economics, fashion merchandising and marketing and fashion design, graphic and media design, information technology, and interior architecture and design. Students have a variety of backgrounds including coming to Marymount as first-year students, Transfer students from community colleges and other institutions around the country, working adults attending college for the first time, and students from around the globe bring their cultures to the university as seen by our vibrant student clubs.
At the master’s level, students may pursue degrees in business (MBA), cybersecurity, emerging technology, information technology, interior architecture and design, and technology management. Our students include those wanting to expand knowledge in their current careers, career changes with degrees and backgrounds in other disciplines, and international students bringing in their experience from countries around the globe.
At the doctorate level, the college offers both a DBA in Business Intelligence and a DSc in Cybersecurity creating well-informed future leaders in business and technology, across the US and in other countries.
The College also offers combined programs that allow undergraduate students to begin their graduate coursework in business, cybersecurity, and information technology while completing their bachelor degrees, so fast tracking their careers.
Our Location
Marymount’s premiere location near the nation’s capital allows the university to collaborate with senior officers of various multinational corporations and government agencies who serve as executives-in-residence for our degree programs. These executives bring real-world experience and assist the faculty by acting as workplace knowledgeable resources. They also serve as mentors for students by providing information for career planning.
Our Commitments
In accordance with both the university and the College missions, the college commits to all its students
- a quality undergraduate education that provides a sound knowledge base, analytical skills, and hands-on activities, all solid preparation for a successful career;
- a quality graduate education that increases knowledge, hones analytical skills, reinforces ethical values, and augments academic and professional development through an advanced program of study;
- a student-focused learning environment where students are engaged in a structured set of courses, have access to many cocurricular activities, and engage in an internship or in research, so getting them ready for the real-world of work;
- a challenging interactive and inquiry-based learning experience in small class settings with enthusiastic and skilled faculty; and
- a respect for ethical responsibilities in how we teach, what we teach, and how we work.
The College commits to the community
- an ongoing dialogue and interaction among the community, the faculty, and students;
- graduates who understand the relevance of professional education to professional practice; and
- graduates who understand the changing complexities and globalization of the world marketplace, including its increasing reliance on technology, and the social responsibilities these create.
The College commits to its faculty and staff
- recognition of the importance of excellence in teaching and the continuing need to remain current in their field and in new teaching and student support methods;
- continued focus on scholarly and professional development that strengthens teaching, learning, and administration; and
- the importance of service that creates and reinforces linkages with the university and the local and professional communities.
Admission Requirements for Nondegree Studies:
Graduate nondegree admission is limited to six (6) credits and two consecutive semesters in the College. Students who wish to continue graduate study as a degree- or certificate-seeking student must apply for program admission and meet all regular admission requirements for the program.
