Business & Information Technology

bachelor's

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Bachelor's, Certificate
Business & Information Technology

Realizing Business Strategy through Technology Solutions

The program is a collaboration between our Department of Management and Business & IT, housed in the College of Business, and our Computer Science Department located in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

As a graduate of the program, you will be qualified for positions such as systems analyst, technical trainer, and quality assurance analyst, as well as roles related to cybersecurity and project management. Many of our graduates have moved on to management positions in information systems, or more advanced analyst roles, which are in-demand and offer highly competitive salaries.

General Education Requirement

All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of eleven (11) courses outside of the major department. The General Education Domain II-A (Analysis. Modeling, and Problem Solving) requirement is satisfied through the completion of the major in Business & Information Technology.

Course Prerequisites

Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

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Program Requirements

*Students with a score on the mathematics placement exam which allows them to take MATH 200 Precalculus may substitute MATH 200 Precalculus, or MATH 219 Calculus I for MATH123 Introduction to Functions.

Career Opportunities

Business & Information Technology prepares students for several exciting careers in the business and technology industry:

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Technology Business Analyst

Assure that the needs of a company are met adequately when it comes to IT department contributions.

Technical Trainer

Devise technical training programs according to organizational requirements.

Project Management Office Administrator

Monitor, record and report project data and completion status to company officials.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Oversee testing before the release of a completed product.

Systems and Network Administrator

Maintain the computer and network systems for a company.

Emily Sosnovsky

Emily Sosnovsky, Business & Information Technology

I have met amazing friends and professors at FSU, and I have acquired a strong understanding of web coding languages, data visualizations, and business analysis

Neha Vinod, Technical Program Manager, Dell Tech.

The Business and Information Technology program at FSU helped me to jumpstart my career in the IT world. I found myself using many of the concepts from the management courses in my day to day work.

Neha Vinod

Meet Our Faculty

Photo of Karen Druffel

Karen Druffel

Associate Professor of Business, Management and Business Information Technology Department and Program Coordinator and Advisor, Master of Business Administration
508-626-4852
kdruffel@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
Jorge Riveras

Jorge Riveras, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Management Programs, Associate Professor of Business, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4572
jriveras@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall

Erastus Ndinguri

Associate Professor of Management, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4882
endinguri@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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John Palabiyik, Ph.D.

Department Chair and Coordinator of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, Management and Business Information Technology Department
508-626-4858
jpalabiyik@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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Learn More or Apply

If you are interested in learning more about the Business & Information Technology program at FSU, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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