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Dec 11, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Information Technology and Management BS
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Do you like using computers and technology to solve problems? Do you want to use your tech skills to help organizations grow, modernize and innovate? Technology drives organizations, and UB has one of the only undergrad majors that lets you specialize in business and tech. This STEM designated degree program will help you shape the future of business-and society-by using data and technology. If you want to start new companies, launch new products, and help organizations gain a competitive advantage through strategic technology implementation, then bookmark this page and keep reading.
Visit the Information Technology and Management academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the School of Management page for contact information, a brief overview of the school and the curricular options.
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Admission Criteria
- Minimum Major GPA of 3.000
- Minimum UB GPA of 2.750
- Minimum Overall GPA 2.750
- Minimum B grades in MGS 101, MGS 102
Current UB students seeking admission to the Information Technology and Management BS should submit the Major Change Request form. Information Technology and Management Foundation Courses (33 hours)
Information Technology and Management Core Courses (38 credits)
Total Credits Required for Major: 71
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes. Notes
*If MTH 121 or MTH 141 is successfully completed prior to changing to the accounting or business administration major, these substitute for MTH 131. The School of Management’s repeat policy is applied to all attempted calculus courses.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum Major GPA of 3.000 is required
- Minimum University GPA of 2.750 is required
- Minimum Overall GPA of 2.750 is required
- Minimum B grades in MGS 101, MGS 102
To maintain good academic standing and determine eligibility for continuation in the major, students must maintain the minimum GPAs as stated above. the School of Management reviews the academic records of all students in an approved management major at the end of each fall and spring semester. If a course is repeated, the School of Management will only look at the grade earned the second time, even if the grade is lower than the grade earned the first time. Students may not enroll in any major course for a third attempt without permission of the department. Transfer Credit Policy Courses at the upper division (300 and 400 level) must be taken from other four-year AACSB Accredited Institutions in order to be considered for equivalency. Students must complete at least 24 hours at the 300 or 400 level in the major. Program Honors
Third-years with exemplary first and second-year records and high promise for leadership and independent study, may be eligible for the School of Management honors program. Students must have an overall GPA of at least 3.500 to be eligible to apply. Admitted students complete 9 additional credit hours of coursework over three semesters, including MGB 359 , 6 “Flex Credits”, MGB 360 , MGB 361 , and must take the designated honors section of MGO 403 . Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript. Program Distinction
A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
YEAR 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 2
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 3
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 4
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of: - Apply knowledge of management information systems to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems.
- Use new and emerging concepts and applications in proposing and creating IT solutions.
- Convert business requirements to technical requirements for which IT solutions can be created.
- Deliver clear, concise, and audience-centered individual and team presentation.
- Write clear, concise, and audience-centered business documents.
- Articulate IS concepts and solutions to a wide audience.
- Facilitate team meetings and collaborate effectively in both face-to-face and virtual interactions.
- Assess and offer feedback on one’s own effectiveness as well as team members’ effectiveness with respect to productivity and relationship-building in both oral and written formats.
(HEGIS: 07.00 COMPUTER SCI UNCLASSIFD, CIP: 11.1099 Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other) |
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