Doctor of Business Administration - Information Technology Management (STEM)

The Doctor of Business Administration Concentration in Information Technology Management (ITM) prepares business & IT executives with the knowledge and acumen to solve complex business and IT problems, manage IT initiatives, ensure digital assets security, and have the expertise to implement governance and management of the enterprise IT infrastructure. Doctoral students will gain valuable insights into the strategic frameworks needed to sustain competitive advantage through the use of IT and other emerging technologies. This concentration has its design roots in the Project Management Institute (PMI) guide to the Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) accepted Information Systems Knowledge and Practice platform. The program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of theory and applied research. Doctoral students have the opportunity to explore the challenges facing business today, including corporate social responsibility, globalization, and managing change.

Career Path

Graduate careers include Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, IT Strategy Director, Digital Transformation Executive, Enterprise Architect, Director of IT Operations, IT Governance and Compliance Manager, Technology Innovation Consultant, IT Program Manager, Information Systems Director, Cloud Infrastructure Manager, Cybersecurity Executive (CISO), IT Risk and Audit Director, Data Management Executive, IT Portfolio Manager, Academic Researcher / Professor (IT & Business), Threat Intelligence Director, Cybersecurity Entrepreneur / Startup Founder, Analytics-Driven Innovation Consultant.