A master’s degree in Business Education from ITU is accomplished in concert with the core MBA program. In keeping with the technology focus of the University, the Bus Ed program includes emphasis on both education and Business expertise. Students engaged in the ITU Bus Ed program will obtain their degree by taking classes through the core MBA subjects rounded out by learning in educational technology, program assessment/review, research techniques, vocational, occupational training and more.
Requirements:
The Bus Ed. program requires successful completion of 36 semester-credits.
An undergraduate degree is required for admission. If the undergraduate degree is in the area of education or a related field, then a minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required for the last half of courses taken that count for the degree. If the undergraduate degree is in a different field, the minimum grade point average required for all courses in that degree is 3.0. Exceptions to these requirements can be made by the academic council.
Curriculum:
The student must complete:
4 courses from the business core courses listed below for a total of 12 semester credits …..12
Business Core Courses:
ACTN 900 Financial Accounting (3)
This course provides an introduction to basic theory and methods of financial accounting. It is designed to offer managerial users the foundations of accounting concepts. The course helps the students understand the financial statement information. Focus will be on accounting for assets (e.g., Accounts Receivable, Inventories, Property, Plant and Equipment, Intangible Assets), liabilities (e.g., Bonds, Deferred Taxes) and owners’ equity. Focus will be also on the presentation of the income statement through Net Income, revenues and expenses. Class sessions develop the understanding of the different steps of the accounting cycle, and of the financial statements that give the managers the ability to use them for decision making. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
ACTN 910 Managerial Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: ACTN 900 or equivalent
The course develops the understanding of the many ways that firms utilize costs. The students will learn the alternative costing methods, such as the relevant costs for decision making; the break even analysis and the contribution margin approach; absorption costing vs. direct costing; cost volume profit analysis. In addition, other topics are discussed such as the decision making involving joint costs, decentralization, product costing, job and process costing, and performance evaluation.
ECON 920 Macroeconomic Theory (3)
This course analyzes the level and rate of growth of output income, employment and prices, interest, and foreign exchange rates. It prepares decision-makers to understand how an economy functions, how to interpret, analyze, and operate within a changing macroeconomic environment. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
FINN 932 Corporate Finance (3)
Corporate Finance is an introductory finance course and it is required for all MBA students. It is designed to cover the areas of finance that are important to all managers. At the end of this course you will be able to value the financial position of a firm. In order to reach this goal, the students will analyze historical uses of funds and understand project funding needs. In addition, the students will be able to analyze working capital management; choose among alternative sources of external funding for company operations; and evaluate investment opportunities. The course shows the students how to use ratio analysis to assess corporate performance, financial statements and cash needs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
FINN 933 Managerial Finance (3)
The course teaches the students financial concepts and tools necessary for effective business planning. Topics include formation of interest rates, income taxes, working capital management, cost of capital, financial forecasting, external sources of capital, company valuation and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
GRN 511 Verbal Communications and Conversations (1-3)
Prerequisite: GRN 500
This course focuses on the development of verbal language skills. It includes conversations in small groups. Topics are relevant to the needs and experiences of students learning to use verbal English in the American culture.
GRN 513 Newspaper Reading and Essay Writing (1-3)
Prerequisite: GRN 500
This course increases student’s proficiency in the use of the newspaper. Emphasis is given to articles and sections useful in becoming acclimated to the procedures and systems of a new culture. It includes writing practice on topics relevant to engineering.
GRN 514 Active Listening (1-3)
Prerequisite: GRN 500
The course focuses on the development of listening as a method for learning English. Format will include listening to cassette tapes. Students will respond by paraphrasing, developing questions and replying.
GRN 515 Technical Writing and Public Speaking (1-3)
Prerequisite: GRN 500
This course is an introduction to formal technical reports and oral communication designed especially for students planning careers in the sciences or engineering. By asking students to research and present topics to the class, the course provides the student with a thorough grounding in the writing and speaking skills required in the workplace.
A particular emphasis is placed on effective professional communications to allow students to begin and excel in their careers.
GRN 597 Joint Seminar / CPT (1-3)
Invited seminar speakers on subjects of general interest. Prerequisite: None
Curricular practical training
The curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work and study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers. Prerequisite: None
GRN 599 Writing and Composition (1-3)
Prerequisite: GRN 500
This course provides students with a thorough grounding in writing and composing in English with particular emphasis on effective professional communications at management, marketing, administrative, and research levels. The student gains knowledge and experience in choosing and composing various types of real-world business correspondence. Although the class will be focused on composition, students will be expected to participate in spoken as well as written forms of communication
RGRN 920 Internship (1-3)
Conduct research and development at a sponsoring company on a project in the student’s field for one semester. Students must spend at least 80 contact hours for each credit hour received. At the end of the internship, the student must submit a satisfactory technical report to the advisor, and receives three credit hours. This course does not count toward core degree requirements, unless specifically granted on an individual case-by-case basis by the Academic Committee. Prerequisite: None
GRN 921 Independent Study I (1-3)
GRN 922 Independent Study II (1-3)
GRN 923 Independent Study III (1-3)
MBAN 997 Research Methods (3)
This course provides an introduction to some of the important topics in the general area of research methods, and to do so in a non-intimidating and informative way. Topics include the role and importance of research, problem selection, sampling, measurement, data collection, descriptive and inferential statistics, experimental and nonexperimental research, quasi-experimental research, and writing and presenting research. The course of study will give the student a solid background of knowledge for developing a research paper and subsequently, submitting it for publication to a refereed journal.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MBAN 998 MBA Project (3)
By arrangement with project advisor. A nominal number of 2 or 4 credit hours is expected toward to M.S. degree if the Project Option is selected. Conduct independent research of an approved topic in business administration, prepare a technical report, and defend it before a faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MBAN 999 MBA Thesis (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Preparation of an independent research or thesis and defending it before a committee composed of a number of faculty designated by director of the M.B.A. program.
MGTN 901 Fundamentals of Management (3)
This course focuses on both theory and application. It is a broad overview of the field of professional management designed for the beginning upper division or graduate student or interested non-management major. It covers the functions of a manager, managerial ethics and social responsibility, managing in a global environment, motivation, controlling, leadership, organization design, strategy, and operations.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
MGTN 915 Organizational Teamwork (3)
MGTN 945 Pitching a Business Plan to Venture Capitalists (VCs) / Workshop (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
In today’s extremely competitive world of raising money for startup companies, it is absolutely critical to have an effective and well-conceived pitch deck to compliment your vision and strategy. Only 1 of every 200 business plans submitted to venture capitalists (VCs) gets funded, so it is vital to present a well thought-out presentation that includes all of the elements that VCs (or any type of potential investor) will be looking for in deciding whether to invest in your company or not.
Whether you are interested in starting your own company someday, want to work for a startup, or just want to learn more about venture capital, Silicon Valley and startups in general, this will be a great opportunity to discover how startup companies have successfully raised money – and how you can too!
There are two different ways to get involved, depending on your level of interest:
How to Pitch a Business to Venture Capitalists (or any investor) – Joint Session
lecture/panel
This class will be an option for students wanting to take a 1-unit Joint Session class and is comprised of attendance of two lectures:
1) How to Build a Pitch Deck for VCs
Students will get a brief history of venture capital and then learn what today’s VCs are looking for in a corporate presentation. This includes company mission, business case, competitive landscape, financials, marketing plan, product, etc. Even if you are not pitching to a venture capitalist, you will learn the necessary elements to pitch to bankers, angels, and other financiers.
2) Pitch Day Panel
Students will attend the presentation of pitch decks that participants of MGMT945W will make to a panel of ITU professors. Each student in the audience will vote along with the ITU panel for the top teams based on the quality of their presentation.
You do not have to join a team (MGTN945W) to attend these lectures.
MGTN 951 Business Communications (1-3)
Prerequisite: GRN 500
Communication is an essential component in every management task. One objective of this course is to provide a framework to approach communication challenges and make media, message, structure, and style choices. Another objective is to develop the oral and written communication skills required of managerial leaders. Barriers to communication, particularly cultural barriers will be analyzed.
MGTN 953 Business Law (3)
This class is intended to inform and educate graduate business students of the legal requirements and risks associated with managing, owning and operating a high tech business in today’s global economy. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
MKTN 958 Marketing Management (3)
This course presents an approach to understand and manage the marketing function. The students will learn how to develop a written marketing plan to determine and integrate elements of a marketing strategy. Topics include market segmentation, positioning and research; product decisions; pricing; channels of distribution; advertising; promotion; new product development; and marketing budgets. The course will introduce the role of marketing in the U.S. economy and the interaction of marketing with specific business functions and with society. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Core Courses:
The student must complete 2 of the 4 required core courses listed below for a total of 6 semester credits ….6
EDBS 900 Concepts of Business Education
EDBS 901 Computer applications in Education (3)
This course examines how to integrate computers into the classroom education. Emphasis will placed on skills in the use of computer technology appropriate to teaching, learning, and managing education. It explores how technology can be used for curriculum, instructional design, and educational standards. In addition, the course also helps students learn, evaluate, and use resources that are essential for classroom management, professional productivity, and dealing with issues of equal access.
Class Learning Objectives:
Be able to understand the current State of Educational Technology.
Understand the importance of technology in education.
Be bale to apply the five phases of a technology integration model.
Know how emerging trends in educational technology impacts/influence the current practices.
Have a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
Be able to plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
Know how to implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.
Be able to apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
Be familiar with use of technology to enhance teachers productivity and professional practice.
Be able to compare and contrast hypermedia and multimedia.
Know hot to implement hypermedia and multimedia projects.
understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.
Text Book: Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (5th Edition) By M. D. Roblyer and Aaron H. Doering
EDBS 902 Methods of Teaching Business Topics (3)
EDBS 903 Curriculum in Business Education (3)
Professional Education Courses:
The student must complete:
6 courses from the Professional Education curriculum of classes listed below for a total of 18 semester credits ….18
EDBS 910 Coordination Techniques (3)
EDBS 911 Philosophy and Theories of Vocational Education (3)
EDBS 912 Developing, Planning and Organizing of Vocational Programs (3)
EDBS 913 Current Problems in Business Education (3)
EDBS 914 Techniques of Assessment and Research (3)
EDBS 915 Instructional Strategies in Career and Technical Education (3)
EDBS 916 Curriculum Design and Instructional Resources (3)
EDBS 920 Educational Measurement, Research & Evaluation (3)
EDBS 922 Human Relations Skills in Business, and Education (3)
EDBS 923 Developing Cooperative Learning Techniques in Education (3)
EDBS 924 Diversity and Multicultural Education (3)
**Note: Only one course from any ITU programs will be counted in the curriculum of the Business Education Program
