Master of Science in Information Technology and Master of Business Administration Dual Degree Online
Future-proof your career by adding two competitive master's degrees to your resume. Our online dual degree program gives you a streamlined path to earning two profession-advancing degrees in one program. Stand out as the lead candidate in any interview or promotion with double strengths in technology and business administration.
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Program Overview
Discover our online Master of Science in Information Technology and Master of Business Administration Dual Degree program
Scale up your worth and professional opportunities by earning the two most marketable degrees of today: the rising Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) and the prized MBA. Taught conveniently online, the Master of Science in Information Technology and Master of Business Administration dual degree program from Emporia State equips you with the knowledge, insights, and skills to be a tech- and business-savvy expert all in one.
As a seasoned professional, the online MSIT and MBA Dual Degree program offers you both up-to-date technical training and added business expertise that serve as catalysts for upward mobility. If you are pivoting your career, this online dual program is equally useful in building your foundation in two leading professional areas and paving your path to new opportunities.
Our highly trained faculty, who are prepared with the highest degrees and certifications in their fields, will teach you how to leverage your merged strengths as essential resources that all companies need. Throughout your coursework, you will work collaboratively with your student colleagues and professors to gain practical experience in the most common challenges facing the corporate world today.
Plus, with ESU's School of Business AACSB International accreditation, you will have the rigorous degree qualifications that help you stand out among the competition for more senior, higher-paying roles.
In this online MSIT and MBA dual degree program, you will:
- Gain an extensive, advanced comprehension to apply and manage technology in business
- Apply theory and hands-on experiences to business cases, utilizing popular software for project management (MS Project, ProjectLibre), financial planning (Planners Lab, Excel Solver), data management (Microsoft SQL Server, RapidMiner, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau), statistical analysis (SPSS Statistics), and diagramming (MS Visio, diagrams.net)
- Expand coding skills through use of various programming languages such as PHP, Python, and Java
- Understand and apply emerging ethics in business technology
- Expand your understanding of marketing management within cross-functional and marketing-oriented organizations
- Increase your comprehension of fundamental concepts in managerial economics and financial management
- Understand how to leverage information systems for managerial decision-making and maximize complex technology for organizational support
- Learn to integrate all aspects of your MBA learnings while demonstrating an understanding of the managerial role in policy formulation and strategic development
- Gain an extensive, advanced comprehension to apply and manage technology in business
- Apply theory and hands-on experiences to business cases, utilizing popular software for project management (MS Project, ProjectLibre), financial planning (Planners Lab, Excel Solver), data management (Microsoft SQL Server, RapidMiner, SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau), statistical analysis (SPSS Statistics), and diagramming (MS Visio, diagrams.net)
- Expand coding skills through use of various programming languages such as PHP, Python, and Java
- Understand and apply emerging ethics in business technology
- Expand your understanding of marketing management within cross-functional and marketing-oriented organizations
- Increase your comprehension of fundamental concepts in managerial economics and financial management
- Understand how to leverage information systems for managerial decision-making and maximize complex technology for organizational support
- Learn to integrate all aspects of your MBA learnings while demonstrating an understanding of the managerial role in policy formulation and strategic development
This AACSB-accredited online MSIT and MBA dual degree program prepares you for roles such as:
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- IT Specialist
- Software Developer
- Network Architect
- Security Analyst
- Project Lead
- Manager
- Enterprise Architect
- Senior Solutions Architect
- IT Director
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- IT Specialist
- Software Developer
- Network Architect
- Security Analyst
- Project Lead
- Manager
- Enterprise Architect
- Senior Solutions Architect
- IT Director
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Accreditation
The Emporia State University School of Business and Technology is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Tuition
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Emporia State University offers accessible and affordable online degree programs designed to advance your professional qualifications. Tuition for the online MSIT and MBA dual degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
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MSIT and MBA Dual Degree | $363 | $1,089 | $18,513 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates to know when applying
The MSIT and MBA dual degree program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
7 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
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Fall 2024, Session II | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/11/24 |
Spring 2025, Session I | 1/13/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/5/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/9/25 |
Spring 2025, Session II | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/6/25 |
Summer 2025, Session I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/1/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/8/25 |
Summer 2025, Session II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/19/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/26/25 |
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Admissions
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To apply for the MSIT and MBA dual degree online program, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited (or equivalent) institution. GMAT waivers can be awarded based on a combination of work experience and undergraduate GPA.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA on undergraduate coursework
Online MBA and MSIT Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited (or equivalent) institution
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 system) cumulative or in the last 60 semester hours of study
- Coursework completed toward a master’s program may be included in the most recent 60 hours
- Minimum GPA of 2.65 may be considered
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Applicants with a 2.65 to 2.99 GPA may be admitted if other factors point to likely success in the program. Some categories that will highlight potential for success include:
- 3 or more years of experience managing technology resources
- 2-4 years of work experience or study in a field that includes quantitative analysis
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be submitted via a secure electronic service offered by the issuing institution to [email protected] or by selecting Emporia State University on the transcript request form, mailed (or overnighted) to:
Emporia State University
Graduate School
Room 313 Plumb Hall
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801
Students who have obtained a degree from a foreign university/college must have a transcript evaluation from a recommended external source that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Students will not be allowed to enroll until the evaluation has been received in the Graduate School.
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Courses
Preview your online MSIT and MBA dual degree program courses
The MSIT and MBA dual degree online curriculum is comprised of 17 courses (51 credit hours), including 48 credit hours of core courses and 3 credit hours of an MBA elective. If you do not hold an undergraduate degree in an information technology discipline, Emporia State will provide the foundational knowledge you need to succeed in this graduate program through additional, leveling coursework.
*Tuition is subject to change on an annual basis.
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