Where International Business Management and Technology Management Meet
The International Business & Information Technology Graduate Certificate combines the principles, practices and strategies of international business management with information technology management, to demonstrate how companies operate effectively on a global scale. Designed for professionals who are, or aspire to be, responsible for business strategy, policy and implementation of technology internationally, this graduate certificate prepares you to advance your career in international business management and technology management. And like all of Southern New Hampshire University’s graduate programs, the International Business & Information Technology Graduate Certificate combines theory with practical application so you leave with knowledge you can immediately use in the workplace.
Gain Technology Management and International Business Management Skills
Southern New Hampshire University’s 15-credit-hour on-campus International Business & Information Technology Graduate Certificate will introduce you to how businesses use technology efficiently to conduct business globally. By introducing you to best practices in international business management as well as information technology management, this graduate certificate provides a wealth of knowledge that you can tap into to advance your career. Through a combination of lectures and project work, you will gain a real-world perspective on how to solve contemporary global business issues. The International Business & Information Technology Graduate Certificate is taught by business professionals with a tremendous amount of expertise in the field.
Discover Global Professional Opportunities
By introducing you to international business management and information technology management, this on-campus graduate certificate helps you compete for a broad range of growing careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are several positive signs on the horizon for people searching for jobs that require this skill set. For example, careers with international consulting firms are expected to grow by 22 percent between 2010-2020. And faster than average employment growth (28 percent) is expected for computer and information systems managers between 2010-2020, with job prospects "excellent." The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that overall employment of computer network, systems, and database administrators is projected to increase by 31 percent in that same time period - much faster than the average for all occupations - with around 286,600 new jobs to be added.
Courses are three credits unless otherwise indicated
INT 605 Introduction to International Business and Information Technology
INT 695 Seminar in International Business and Information Technology
IT 500 Information Technology
IT 550 Management of Information Technology
IT 641 Telecommunications for Business
IT 647 Web Site Construction and Management
Additional courses for information technology majors:
INT 605 Introduction to International Business and Information Technology
INT 610 Multinational Corporate Environment
INT 640 Multinational Market Strategies
INT 660 International Negotiations
INT 695 Seminar in International Business and Information Technology
The courses common to both groups are the INT 605 Introduction to International Business and Information Technology and the capstone INT 695 Seminar in International Business and Information Technology to the International Business /IT Certificate.
Those students who are earning an MBA and are not working toward an MS in either international business or IT must take all courses in order to complete the certificate.
Students who are not in the MBA program and who fulfill the prerequisite requirements for the courses may earn the International Business/IT certificate by completing all the courses above.
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