Master of Business Administration—Information Technology Management
WGU's competency-based MBA in Information Technology Management is specifically designed for experienced IT professional who seeks upward career mobility. You will develop core business skills and knowledge as well as advanced IT managerial expertise. This online MBA program prepares you for a mid-level to upper-level IT management position in business, industry, and non-profit organizations.
WGU's challenging online MBA IT program is for individuals who already possess substantial information technology experience and seek to develop sophisticated management capabilities. Highly flexible, WGU's online education approach perfectly fits the experienced IT professional who can use prior knowledge to accelerate the time it takes to complete their degree program. Plus, the online, mentored approach allows for incorporating a rigorous online MBA program into your already busy schedule. Elements of the program are designed to incorporate real issues at your current employment.
A Program Overview
The online IT MBA program consists of three domains of study and completion of a comprehensive capstone project. Your degree also includes the CMBA exam, which you will be required to pass.
The domains of study are:
Graduate Level Business Core
Graduate Level Leadership and Professionalism
Graduate Level IT Management
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education.
"Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence," said Dr. John Flores, CEO of USDLA.
"We are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry."
TIME Magazine Article
WGU’s competency-based model continues to receive accolades, with our most recent recognition in a TIME magazine article,
“Go Western, Young Man”.
Your success at WGU is based on what you know and what you can do. Our carefully designed assessments give you the opportunity to prove you have the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed.