{"id":1032,"date":"2020-09-29T15:41:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T15:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=1032"},"modified":"2023-04-21T14:17:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T18:17:43","slug":"business-administration-information-technology-m","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-business-innovation-leadership-and-technology\/school-of-business\/graduate-programs\/management-master-s-programs\/business-administration-information-technology-m\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual Business Administration\/Information Technology (M.B.A.\/M.S.)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Many students with an interest in pursuing a degree in a specific business-related field, such as information technology, are aware of the fact that broader business issues \u2013 economics, finance, and marketing \u2013 are driving many business decisions. In addition, many M.B.A. students recognize the advantages of an industry-specific degree. In response, Marymount offers a dual degree: the Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Information Technology.<\/p>\n
With the IT field becoming progressively more critical to the success of a business, managers are increasingly expected to have skills in both areas. This dual degree program allows a student to gain the credentials necessary for roles requiring a blend of business and IT skills, such as senior business analyst or chief information officer. Students will be prepared for management responsibilities in the global and competitive business environment of today\u2019s IT industry. Graduates will be able to:<\/p>\n
This dual degree can be completed in 57 credit hours. Classes are available at MU\u2019s Ballston Center. For the full list of classes in this program, please see below.<\/p>\n
In making decisions for admission, Marymount University takes a holistic approach to application review.<\/p>\n
Application Deadlines:<\/strong> Application Requirements:<\/strong> Additional Requirements for International Students:<\/strong> Students for whom English is a second language must submit a recent official score from the TOEFL of 96, IELTS of 6.5, or PTE Academic exam of 58, or documentation of program completion at one of Marymount University\u2019s language partners.<\/p>\n For more information about International Admissions Guidelines, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in this dual degree program.<\/p>\n 57 credits<\/em><\/p>\n Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.<\/p>\n Many students with an interest in pursuing a degree in a specific business-related field, such as information technology, are aware of the fact that broader business issues \u2013 economics, finance, and marketing \u2013 are driving many business decisions. In addition, many M.B.A. students recognize the advantages of an industry-specific degree. In response, Marymount offers a […]<\/p>\n
\nSpring 2022 enrollment: November 1, 2021
\nSummer 2022 enrollment: March 1, 2022
\nFall 2022 enrollment: April 1, 2022 (Priority deadline) or August 1, 2022<\/p>\n
\nIndividuals interested in this dual degree program are encouraged to enroll in it when first applying to the University. The requirements for both programs must be met in order to be admitted into the dual degree program. However, students can apply to enroll in the dual program after they have already begun their studies in either the M.B.A. or M.S. in Information Technology. The Office of Graduate Enrollment Services will assist students with application procedures.<\/p>\n
\nFor university coursework completed outside the U.S., an official course-by-course evaluation of your transcript is required from an evaluation agency with NACES<\/a> membership such as World Education Services, Inc.<\/a> or Educational Credentials Evaluators<\/a>.<\/p>\nMinimum Grade Requirements<\/h2>\n
Dual Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n
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Admissions Coordinator Contact Information:<\/h2>\n
Taslima Islam<\/strong>
\nAssociate Director of Graduate Admissions<\/em>
\ntaslima.islam@marymount.edu<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"