MS+MBA Program
"MBA programs that take IT out of the basement and into the boardroom are moving in the right direction. Executives who know how IT can enable their organization truly have a competitive advantage."
- Jim Goodnight
CEO, SAS
The MS+MBA is designed for students who want to be effective leaders in world-class, tech-savvy organizations. The program combines the breadth of the Bentley MBA with the deep technical skills of a Master of Science degree in either Information Technology or Human Factors in Information Design.
[read more]Professionals with two graduate degrees are in high demand for choice positions in business, according to stories in The New York Times and Computerworld. The articles quote several corporate leaders on the growing need for individuals whose skills are well balanced between management and technology.
The Bentley program is part of a very short list of offerings. The Graduate Management Admission Council reports that only about two percent of the approximately 1,400 MBA programs nationwide have a built-in opportunity for pursuing a second degree.
The McCallum Graduate School of Business at Bentley is preparing leaders for this new business world through innovative programs such as the integrated MS+MBA program.
This offering delivers:
Two Degrees in 21 months
Students can now earn both an MS and an MBA degree in 21 months. By combining our Day MBA with either a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) or Master of Science in Human Factors in Information Design (MSHFID), you will be armed with two valuable leadership credentials with less time away from the working world.Leadership for the Knowledge Economy
The Bentley MS+MBA combines the deep technical expertise from our MS programs in Information Technology or Human Factors in Information Design with the broad leadership skills of our MBA. This integrated degree program gives you a distinct career advantage — one custom-made for today’s economy, which demands professionals who are equipped to lead in complex business environments with functional depth and managerial confidence.The Skills Required to Analyze and Improve Business Efficiencies
Understanding how organizations can leverage information technology to improve key business processes is a necessity in today's business environment. The Bentley MS+MBA will teach you to look at business from an integrated process view as opposed to a functional perspective. Focusing on the alignment of process and technology change to meet strategic objectives will result in achieving better business performance in a more efficient way.
MSIT/Day MBA Curriculum
YEAR ONE
Business Fundamental Courses
Five Courses (15 credit hours)
| BF 501 | Statistics |
| BF 502 | Economic Environment of the Firm |
| BF 504 | Marketing Management |
| BF 506 | Accounting for Decision-Making |
| BF 507 | Fin Statement Analysis for Decision Making |
Required MBA Courses
Seven Courses (21 credit hours)
| GBE 790 | Global Business Experience |
| GR 610A | Business Process Management I* |
| GR 610B | Business Process Management II* |
| GR 620A | Info Technology for Competitive Advantage I |
| GR 620B | Info Technology for Competitive Advantage II |
| GR 630 | Team Effectiveness: Theory & Skills |
| GS 604 | Global Strategy |
Required IT Course
One Course (3 credit hours)
| CS 603 | Object-Oriented Application Development |
YEAR TWO
Required MBA Courses
Three Courses (9 credit hours)
| GR 730A | Management Consulting Teams I |
| GR 730B | Management Consulting Teams II |
| GS 603 | Leadership, Ethics & Corporate Responsibilities |
Required IT Courses
Four Courses (12 credit hours)
| CS 605 | Data Management & Systems Modeling |
| CS 607 | Technology Infrastructure of Information Systems |
| CS 610 | Enterprise Architecture |
| CS 630 | Object-Oriented Analysis & Design |
Elective Courses
Two Courses (6 credit hours)
| CS Elective | |
| CS Elective |
MSHFID/Day MBA Curriculum
YEAR ONE
Business Fundamental Courses
Five Courses (15 credit hours)
| BF 501 | Statistics |
| BF 502 | Economic Environment of the Firm |
| BF 504 | Marketing Management |
| BF 506 | Accounting for Decision-Making |
| BF 507 | Fin Statement Analysis for Decision Making |
Required MBA Courses
Seven Courses (21 credit hours)
| GBE 790 | Global Business Experience |
| GR 610A | Business Process Management I* |
| GR 610B | Business Process Management II* |
| GR 620A | Info Technology for Competitive Advantage I |
| GR 620B | Info Technology for Competitive Advantage II |
| GR 630 | Team Effectiveness: Theory & Skills |
| GS 604 | Global Strategy |
Non-HF Elective
One Course (3 credit hours)
| Non-HF Elective |
YEAR TWO
Required MBA Courses
Three Courses (9 credit hours)
| GR 730A | Management Consulting Teams I |
| GR 730B | Management Consulting Teams II |
| GS 603 | Leadership, Ethics & Corporate Responsibilities |
Required HF Courses/HF Electives
Seven Courses (21 credit hours)
| HF 700 | Foundations in Human Factors |
| HF 750 | Testing and Assessment Programs |
| HF Elective | |
| HF Elective | |
| HF Elective | |
| HF Elective |
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