Information Systems Management
Develop your expertise in information systems management with this specialization that addresses the management challenges facing technology-based businesses. Gain the knowledge and skills to help align business needs with technological solutions, identify new applications for technology, and leverage technological solutions in order to enhance your organization’s competitive position in the marketplace. Examine how technological solutions can be affected in a global environment. Coursework focuses on the development of writing and critical-thinking skills at the doctoral level.
Completion Requirements
- 60 semester credit hours
- Foundation course (3 sem. cr.)
- Core business courses (15 sem. cr.)
- Business strategy course (3 sem. cr.)
- Research methods courses (10 sem. cr.)
- Specialization courses (9 sem. cr.)
- Doctoral studies courses (20 sem. cr.)
- 8 days of academic residency (two 4-day residencies)
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Foundation Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8005 | Foundations for Doctoral Business Administration Studies | 3 |
Core Business Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8110 | Business Operations: Systems Perspectives in Global Organizations | 3 |
| DDBA 8120 | Information Systems: Global Management Strategies and Technologies | 3 |
| DDBA 8130 | Marketing: Strategic Innovation in Globally Diverse Markets | 3 |
| DDBA 8140 | Finance: Fiscal Leadership in a Global Environment – Creating Competitive Responses and Building Corporate Opportunities | 3 |
| DDBA 8150 | Leadership: Building Sustainable Organizations | 3 |
Business Strategy Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8160 | Business Strategy and Innovation | 3 |
Research Methods Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8427 | Applied Research Methods—Qualitative and Quantitative | 3 |
| DDBA 8991 | Qualitative and Case Study Research for Business Analysis | 4 |
| DDBA 8438 | Quantitative Decision-Making for Business Analysis | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8510 | Seminar in Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| DDBA 8511 | Seminar in Innovation Management | 3 |
| DDBA 8512 | Seminar in IT for Competitive Advantage | 3 |
Doctoral Studies Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DDBA 8100 | Doctoral Study Mentoring | 0 |
| DDBA 9000 | Doctoral Study Completion (4 credits taken each term for 5 terms) | 20 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
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