Careers in Business Management - Information Technology Emphasis

Open the door to many exciting careers, by earning a business degree from Rasmussen College. Our programs are structured to teach you the professional skills you need to become a successful manager in the business world.

We live in a fast-paced information age where computer skills and a solid understanding of the technology behind them are valued and in demand. Business professionals with a foundation of knowledge in information technology are needed in every phase of business operations.

Develop communication, problem solving and decision-making skills that are necessary in business and in demand in today’s job market. You will not only earn a valuable credential after graduation, you can take the information you learn in class today and apply it at work tomorrow!

Note: Degree offered at the Florida, Minnesota campuses and Online.

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Career Opportunities in the IT Business Management Field:

• Data Center Manager
• Information Records Manager
• Information Coordinator
• Data Quality Coordinator
• Network Development Supervisor
• Support specialist

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What Information Technology Business Professionals Do:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement research to support the design of computer-related activities of firms
• Determine technical goals in consultation with management
• Implement Internet and intranet sites
• Maintain critical company information networks
• Support the organization’s help desk

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What It Takes To Be Successful In IT Business Management:

• Ability to identify problems, review information, and analyze options and apply solutions.
• Initiative to carry out ideas, programs, systems, or products
• Ability to schedule projects and present concepts to others
• Computer hardware and software competencies
• Project planning and documentation skills

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Career Outlook:

According to the Department of Employment & Economic Development, nationally, employment for business professionals with an information technology foundation are excellent, and projected job growth through 2007 is 29% and expected to be in the top 10 of the fastest growing jobs in the next 10 years.

New jobs will result from increasing efforts in industry to recruit and keep good employees. Employers are expected to devote more resources to technology and systems integration. This is due to the growing complexity of jobs and advances in technology.