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The Master of Business Administration/Technology Management program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within a technology organization. In the MBA/TM specialization, students will create complex business problem solving scenarios drawing upon skills and competencies mastered during the program. Students will gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined business problem to exploit technology-based opportunities for an organization of their choice. Prospective students should hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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Discover your passion. Earn your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Library and Media online from Ashford University. Customize your education degree with a specialization that builds competence in 21st century library skills. The Library and Media specialization trains you to use information technology and other library resources. You will learn about information literacy, young adult literature, and instructional leadership. This degree could be your pathway to a meaningful career. If your career goals include libraries and instructional leadership, then the Library and Media specialization is for you. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.

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Earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree online from Ashford University. Complete a standard program of study or personalize your program with one of several specializations.

Specialization — Information Systems

Take your education to the next level with a specialization in Information Systems added to your MBA degree earned online from Ashford University Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Information Systems for a more specialized degree with added value. The Information Systems specialization prepares you for the information technology industry while you explore such topics as database management, essential business software, information processing, and systems development. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you'll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.

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The MBA program offers a broad set of business management tools while also allowing students a choice of concentration in order to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. The program curriculum prepares working professionals to become effective decision makers and managers in a world increasingly affected by globalization, technology, and ethical challenges. It is designed for working professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to advance or enhance their business careers.

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The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a professional degree program that stresses the technical, managerial, and policy issues associated with building computer-based systems that support modern organizations. The MSIS program addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of specifying, designing, implementing and managing systems that possess qualities such as portability, scalability, and interoperability (open systems). The MSIS program treats information as an organizational resource that is subject to managerial planning and control. It focuses on integration of data and distribution of information in helping organizations to be more competitive. In addition, the MSIS program offers graduates most of the academic background necessary to pursue certification as a Certified Computer Professional (CCP).

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The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a professional degree program that stresses the technical, managerial, and policy issues associated with building computer-based systems that support modern organizations. The MSIS program addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of specifying, designing, implementing and managing systems that possess qualities such as portability, scalability, and interoperability (open systems). The MSIS program treats information as an organizational resource that is subject to managerial planning and control. It focuses on integration of data and distribution of information in helping organizations to be more competitive. In addition, the MSIS program offers graduates most of the academic background necessary to pursue certification as a Certified Computer Professional (CCP).

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The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a professional degree program that stresses the technical, managerial, and policy issues associated with building computer-based systems that support modern organizations. The MSIS program addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of specifying, designing, implementing and managing systems that possess qualities such as portability, scalability, and interoperability (open systems). The MSIS program treats information as an organizational resource that is subject to managerial planning and control. It focuses on integration of data and distribution of information in helping organizations to be more competitive. In addition, the MSIS program offers graduates most of the academic background necessary to pursue certification as a Certified Computer Professional (CCP).

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When you earn an M.B.A. from Walden, you will join a network of successful business executives who have enhanced their knowledge, expanded their influence, and advanced their careers by developing their leadership and management potential. Through Walden's membership in the Laureate International Universities network-with more than 240,000 students at 25 institutions in 16 countries-you will have access to exclusive opportunities and resources.

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Combine management and advanced technical skills in order to lead your organization's technology investments: its personnel, processes, projects, and business strategies. With courses geared to experienced IT professionals, you can study the business expertise needed to participate at the senior management level and translate technology to achieve business goals. With advanced technical training in IT processes, programming, and systems design, you can help prepare yourself to lead fellow IT/IS professionals in systems planning, integration, and management. Choosing from six specializations, you can take the opportunity to develop high-demand skills in fields such as cyber-security, health informatics, and global supply chains.

Specializations

• General
• Business Information Management
• Enterprise Information Security
• Healthcare Informatics
• IT Strategy and Governance
• Managing Global Software & Service Supply Chains
• Project Management

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Combine management and advanced technical skills in order to lead your organization's technology investments: its personnel, processes, projects, and business strategies. With courses geared to experienced IT professionals, you can study the business expertise needed to participate at the senior management level and translate technology to achieve business goals. With advanced technical training in IT processes, programming, and systems design, you can help prepare yourself to lead fellow IT/IS professionals in systems planning, integration, and management. Choosing from six specializations, you can take the opportunity to develop high-demand skills in fields such as cyber-security, health informatics, and global supply chains.

Specializations

• General
• Business Information Management
• Enterprise Information Security
• Healthcare Informatics
• IT Strategy and Governance
• Managing Global Software & Service Supply Chains
• Project Management

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Technology Management
Align organizational needs with technology solutions and identify new applications for technology. Learn to manage technology and supporting processes to enhance your organization's competitive position.

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Earning a master's degree in Information Technology can prepare students to advance their career opportunities as they gain technical competencies, learn to evaluate principles and practices of information systems, analyze data to solve complex problems, and assess legal, ethical, and social issues that affect this industry. Courses will cover system analysis and data, management of information security, computer networks, and more. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree in a related field prior to enrollment.

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The Master of Business Administration is ideal for those individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the best practices for management and decision-making within today's ever-shifting business landscape.

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The Master of Public Administration program provides a combination of general and specialized information in a multi-disciplinary approach. The program is designed for those currently in or seeking to enter the public administration and/or non-profit management arenas. The Information Technology specialization helps to develop the skills to effectively manage, supervise and interact with IT organizations in the public sector and non-profit administration settings.

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The Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology degree puts leadership skills front and center by preparing students for a career managing information and technology in the digital organization. The Information Architecture and Design Specialization places emphasis on interaction and usability studies.

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The Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology degree puts leadership skills front and center by preparing students for a career managing information and technology in the digital organization.

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The Master of Business Administration/Applied Computer Science program incorporates the discipline of designing methods for solving problems by means of computers. The curriculum is designed to provide preparation for professional careers in the areas of software and network administration.

Admission is open to holders of any bachelor's degree or the equivalent who have computer, industrial, or business experience and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.

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This Master of Business Administration in Computer and Information Security degree is designed to meet the demand in business and industry for computer security professionals who are trained in cyber-terrorism, computer forensics, and computer security. Students will study current techniques in data preservation, identification, and extraction, and will perform forensic analysis of systems using popular examination toolkits.

Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.

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The Master of Business Administration in Electronic Commerce degree is designed for students who want to become proficient in conducting business on the Internet and/or the World Wide Web. Courses will cover online marketing strategies, web-based applications, and tools for payment and handling transactions in this competitive and increasing field of conducting business. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.

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The Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems degree is designed to train managers how to use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. The Management of Information Systems specialization combines and applies knowledge and skills in the best from both disciplines: computer systems and management. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.

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The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program couples graduate studies in general leadership principles with focused studies in a specific field. The Master of Science in Management: Information Technology (MSM:IT) program prepares students for management within an IT department or company.

MSM: IT Management courses
The Master of Science in Management program is 18 months long. A full-time student will take two consecutive courses each quarter for the first year, completing the program with a 25-week practicum/business project. In addition to general leadership courses, the information technology emphasis addresses the following topics:

• Project management
• IT security management
• IT personnel management
• Ethical issues in technology
• Applications of information systems management

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The Master of Information Technology (MIT) with a concentration in Information Assurance and Security can prepare students to enhance their careers and reach the peaks of their professions. Our program provides graduates with the industry-current IT skills to manage an organization's technological needs as securely and up-to-date as possible. This accelerated online degree program can be completed in just 10 months. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree or higher prior to enrollment.