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Interim Dean: Dr. Diane Murphy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our Mission<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Our Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At the undergraduate<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

At the master\u2019s<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

At the doctorate<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Our Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Our Commitments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In accordance with both the university and the College missions, the college commits to all its students<\/strong><\/p>\n