A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College

Curriculum Requirements
Noncredit Course
All degree-seeking students are required to complete the noncredit
course UCSP 610 (or 610E) Library Skills for the
Information Age within their first 6 credits of study.
Core Courses
Executive students must take the following seminars:
XMBA 601 Overview of Management Theory, Strategic Thinking,
and Global Management (7)
XMBA 602 Organizational Leadership, Management of Human
Resources, and Business Ethics (6)
XMBA 603 Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and New Product
Development (6)
XMBA 604 Technology and Operations Management (6)
XMBA 605 Financial Systems and Management Accounting (6)
XMBA 606 International Business, Trade, and Business Law (6)
XMBA 607 Strategy and Capstone Project (6)
Master of Science in Information
Technology
The Executive Program for the Master of Science (MS) in
information technology is designed to develop the critical competencies
in computer systems management and telecommunications
management needed by senior executives who serve in
the capacity of chief information officer, chief technology officer,
and other leadership positions where knowledge of information
technology (IT) is a critical component. Topics covered
include the role of information in decision making, organizational
needs assessment, the relationship of an IT strategic plan
to the organizational strategic plan, data communication systems,
computer networks, telecommunication networks, satellite
and wireless systems, use of multimedia, management
support systems, and hardware/software acquisition. This program
offers the flexibility and convenience of a combination of
on-site and online classes.
Overview
The program consists of six 6-credit seminars. Each seminar
includes examinations, papers, and/or presentations.
Program Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants
must have a minimum of five years of business or management
experience and a current position as a mid- or senior-level manager.
Qualified candidates will have a personal interview. All
participants must have access to a computer and the Internet,
and a working knowledge of software programs as described
on p. 30.
Formats/Locations
All classes in the Executive Program for the MS in information
technology are held at a single UMUC site in the Washington,
D.C., metropolitan area throughout the 18-month program.
The classes are held every other Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to
5 p.m. and are supplemented with UMUC’s online (Webbased)
instruction to provide maximum flexibility and convenience.
Instruction includes lectures, case studies, structured
discussions, guest speakers, videos, computer exercises, written
projects, and oral presentations.
Prospective students should check the executive program Web
page at info.umuc.edu/executiveprograms for the location of the
next seminar.
Technical Requirements
All participants are required to have an Internet-ready laptop
computer.
Curriculum Requirements
Noncredit Course
All degree-seeking students are required to complete the noncredit
course UCSP 610 (or 610E) Library Skills for the
Information Age within their first 6 credits of study.
Course descriptions are found on pp. 110–56.
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