STEM Master of Business Administration & Information Technology Leadership, M.S. Dual Degree

Foundation Courses

Foundation courses may not be required for students depending on a degree or credits earned at another institution. Each student will get a personalized evaluation of their academic history to ensure they take only the courses they need to complete their degree. Foundation courses that are not required do not need to be replaced by another course in the program.

• ACC 514 - Financial Accounting for Decision Making Credit(s): 3
• COM 510 - Leadership Communication Credit(s): 3
• IT 520 - Technology Innovation, Risk Management, & Cybersecurity Leadership Credit(s): 3
• MGT 502 - Foundations for Business Success Credit(s): 3
• QM 520 - Business Analytics Credit(s): 3

Core Courses

Successfully complete the following courses:

• BL 558 - Legal and Ethical Essentials for Business Credit(s): 3
• BTC 500 - Operations Management & Process Efficiency Credit(s): 3
• BTC 505 - Organizational Resilience Framework I Credit(s): 3
• IT 505 - Governance, Risk & Compliance Credit(s): 3
• IT 551 - Project Management Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
• IT 599 - Capstone Credit(s): 3
• MGT 600 - Leading a Resilient & Diverse Workforce Credit(s): 3

Business Literacy Core

One course from Economics, Finance, and Marketing is required. Exclusions may be granted for coursework based on completion of bachelor’s degrees with majors in discipline.

STEM Master of Business Administration Concentrations

Choose one concentration from the following:

Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership Concentrations

Additional Electives (If Required)

If additional credits are required to meet graduation requirements, choose from any 500-600-level course not already required in the program.

Notes

Courses cannot be used more than once to satisfy multiple requirements.

No more than six credits allowed in directed study, practicum, and/or internship.

Electives or concentrations from subsequent catalogs are permitted.

Online Course Orientation

The free and no credit Moodle orientation (MDL*001*R1) is mandatory for all students. MDL*001*R1 must be taken prior to the start of the first course.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a master’s degree from Walsh College, students must meet program-specific graduation requirements. Refer to the section entitled Residency Policy  for specific credit hour requirements for each program. All students must:

• Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the dean of academics or designee.
• Earn a minimum of 51% of the semester credit hours required in core, concentration, elective, and capstone courses in residence, therefore requiring 28 semester credit hours, in the STEM Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership Dual Degree program at Walsh College.
• Achieve a 2.000 in all courses required in the Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership Dual Degree program taken in residence at Walsh College.
• Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.000 (“B”) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh College.
• Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
• Students can view their degree completion progress any time by logging into Self-Service for Students through the student portal and clicking on “My Progress” on the Academic Records card.