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Graduate Program

Executive Mba In Information And Communication Technology

The Executive MBA in Information and Communication Technology (MBAICT) combines an understanding of converged information and communication technologies with the ability to develop and analyze appropriate business strategies and public policies for this sector. Two key principles underlie the curriculum. First, convergence has blurred the historic boundaries that once separated telecommunications, information, and entertainment. Second, globalization has impacted these industries so that production of hardware and software, network design and operation, customer delivery and service, and business planning have become global activities. Deep and profound influences are captured by globalization, and these involve diversity of thinking, innovation, and unique modes of collaboration. This program has been designed to incorporate significant global exposure and to encompass the full array of information and communication industries. *

The following are the degree objectives for the MBAICT program:

  • A basic understanding of the major technologies currently in use in the telecommunications and information industries, including emerging developments. Included are circuit switched technologies, packet switched technologies, both wireless and wireline analog and digital services, LANs, WANs, WiFi, WiMax, 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, cable television, cable modems, radio technologies, satellite, broadcast, internet, etc.
  • An appreciation of the benefits and costs of using various technologies to meet the needs of a variety of end-users.
  • An understanding of the major regulatory regimes that govern each type of telecommunications service, including the rationale for such regulations and a critical view of regulatory issues. This includes an overview of how regulatory practice has evolved in other countries.
  • A broad range of managerial skills including the importance and practice of accounting, finance, marketing, management, and law. Students will appreciate the importance of these functions to the operation of telecommunications firms, as well as be able to integrate these areas in the context of particular business models.
  • Exposure to, and analysis of, a variety of strategic options, including financial, technical, value chain, marketing, and organizational dimensions.
  • An appreciation for the importance of, and boundaries for, ethical management decisions.
  • An understanding of how globalization provides both opportunities and constraints on stakeholders in the industry.
  • Students will also be effective communicators, quantitatively literate, and effective team members and leaders.

* Pending ACPE approval

Admissions

The general requirements for admission to graduate studies at APU are found at the beginning of the section describing graduate programs. In addition, there are several specific requirements for the MBAICT program as follows:

  1. Resume. Submit a current resume.
  2. Letters of Recommendation. Submit two current letters of recommendation, using the Recommendation Forms in the Admissions packet.
  3. Work Experience. A minimum of 2 years appropriate managerial experience required; 5 years preferred; or concurrent enrollment in another APU MBA program.*
  4. Undergraduate work. Undergraduate degree or equivalent.*
  5. Application Deadline. August 1st for Fall semester, December 1st for Spring semester, and April 1st for Summer semester.

For international students either a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or screening by one of our international partners would be required to ensure sufficient ability to study in courses that will be delivered in English.

Enrollment will be limited. This is to ensure the quality of the small class/personal experience and a reasonable parity with the numbers of Asian and European students in the classes.

For applicants lacking an appropriate undergraduate degree, at least 60 credits of completed undergraduate work, 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, GMAT test with a score of at least at the 50th percentile, essay describing the applicants goals in pursuing the degree, plus a successful interview with a departmental admissions committee will be required. Admission of applicants lacking an undergraduate degree will be reported to the Graduate Studies Committee.

Prerequisites

Students are adequately prepared for MBAICT entry if they have a bachelor's degree in business or a related technical discipline, along with managerial work experience in the telecommunications/information technology sector. Coursework or work experience in accounting, finance, economics, and management, with math competency through algebra and statistics is expected. Students with non-business majors are welcome, and the faculty encourages students with a wide variety of undergraduate experience to apply for admission. If, however, a student's undergraduate transcript does not indicate adequate preparation in mathematics and business, the student may be admitted and required to take some prerequisite courses. Students may also demonstrate that they have acquired prerequisite knowledge through work experience or self-study.

MBAICT Degree Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 36 semester hours to include 16 credits of required MBA courses as follows:

Required MBA Courses Credit Hours
MBA 616 Fundamentals of Financial Instruments and Institutions 1
MBA 618 Accounting for Decision Making 3
MBA 664 Leadership 3
MBA 697 Capstone 3
Finance Menu (select one from the following options) 3-4
MBA 630 Entrepreneurship: Venture Funding
MBA 669 Health Care Finance
MBA 670 Corporate Finance
MBA 675 Investment Theory and Practice (with lab)
Quantitative Menu (select one from the following options) 3
MBA 652 Intermediate Statistics
MBA 653 Spreadsheet Modeling and Simulation
MBA 654 Systems Thinking and Simulation
Required MCT Courses 9
MCT 661 Information and Communication Technology and Theory
MCT 663 Telecommunications and Information Policy and Regulation
MCT 665 Technology and Intellectual Property Marketing and Strategy
Electives 11+
MCT 660 Overview of Information and Communication Technology
MCT 667 Technological and Organizational Innovation
MCT 662 Managing Network Security
MCT 669 Financial Technology and Systems
MCT 680 Directed Study
MCT 685 Internship
MCT 692 Special Topics
MBA 627 Entrepreneurship: Venture Management
MBA 628 E-Business
MBA 638 Informatics: Health Information Systems & Technology
MBA 646 Informatics: Integration & Application
ES 641 Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
ES 642 Applied GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Note: Completion of the 6 Information Technology Project Management modules offered by Project Management College will be accepted as 6 transfer elective credits.

International Study: Several courses are available in two week blocks in Austria and China. Check the website for current offerings and details.

Certificate of Graduate Studies in Telecommunications Management

This certificate program is designed for students who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge of telecommunications but do not wish to take all of the courses in business administration that are required for the Masters of Business Administration in Telecommunications Management (MBATM) degree. Requirements for admission to the Certificate program are the same as those for the degree program. Course requirements are described immediately following those for the Masters degree. The certificate awarded to those students who complete the requirements is recognition that they have attained an advanced level of competency in the field of telecommunications.

Required Courses Credit Hours
MTM 660 Introduction to Telecommunications 3
MTM 661 Digital Telephony and Data Communication 3
MTM 662 Network Design and Management 3
MTM 663 Policy and Deregulation 3
MTM 665 Telecommunications Marketing and Strategy 3
One Elective (selected from the following)
MTM 667 Telecommunication Contracting
MTM 668 Telecommunication Economics and Finance
MTM 680 Directed Study in Telecommunications
MTM 692 Special Topic course in Telecommunications
Total 18
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