Master - Business Administration: Technology Management

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The curriculum of the Master of Business Administration program at University of Phoenix focuses on the development of organizational, leadership and decision making skills which can be applied to several areas of business. Core courses offer an overview of accounting, economics, human resources, operations, corporate finance, marketing and business law. Students also have the opportunity to study management concepts, analytical techniques, planning and implementation strategies, and research methods. Optional concentration areas provide a focus in a specific business discipline. Concentration areas include:

• Accounting
• Marketing
• Global Management
• Project Management
• Energy Management
• Health Care Management
• Technology Management
• Human Resource Management

What Are the Prerequisites?

Previous courses in computer science or information technology can be helpful. You should have current or recent work experience in a corporate IT department. Applicants to University of Phoenix graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

What Are the Course Requirements?

You must complete 36 credits in the required course of study to earn the Master of Business Administration degree from University of Phoenix. An additional 15 credits must be completed if you choose a concentration area. Up to two concentrations can be selected. Core courses are taken in the sequence shown below.

Course Code	Course Name
MGT 521	Management
HRM 531	Human Capital Management
LAW 531	Business Law
LDR 531	Organizational Leadership
QRB 501	Quantitative Reasoning for Business
ECO 561	Economics
ACC 561	Accounting
QNT 561	Applied Business Research and Statistics
OPS 571	Operations Management
FIN 571	Corporate Finance
MKT 571	Marketing
STR 581	Strategic Planning and Implementation

What Will I Learn in the Human Resource Management Concentration?

Coursework in the Technology Management concentration of the Master of Business Administration program emphasizes the development of communication skills and management techniques used in business technology integration. Course topics include operations, strategic planning, marketing and statistics as related to information technology, technology products and process control.

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Advanced Degrees

After completing the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Technology Management program, you could choose to continue your education in a doctorate program. You might seek a Doctor of Business Administration or a Doctor of Management in Information Technology. A doctorate could lead to an academic or research career.