Professional Studies
Prepare for management in IT and learn information systems, development, and analytics. Ideal for working adults.
Professional Studies, Information Technology Concentration, B.S.
The Professional Studies program helps students prepare for management positions in the fields of information technology, healthcare administration, or business communications. The program is particularly designed to be beneficial for working adults who need to earn a bachelor's degree.
The Information Technology concentration helps students prepare for management positions in the field of information technology. The Professional Studies major consists of foundation courses in communications, statistics, supervision, organizational systems, organizational relations, and international context which can be completed fully online. The Information Technology concentration centers on information systems, application development, data analytics, security, and web development.
Through our innovative Prior Learning Assessment program students can often turn the knowledge gained in the workforce into college credits – allowing them to graduate sooner and for less money.
Three additional concentrations are available:
- Health Administration focuses on classes in healthcare research, nursing leadership management, trends and issues in nursing healthcare, community health nursing, and international health.
- Organizational Leadership courses concentrate on public relations, psychology, business etiquette, human resources, and cultural diversity.
- International Organizational Leadership teaches about international management, international law, political economy, intercultural communication, and international relations.
If you live in one of these states: LA; you may be able to attend MTSU at in-state rates under the Academic Common Market program.
News Briefs
November ‘Out of the Blue’ features research sought for MTSU-hosted spring IT conference [+VIDEO]
In case you missed it, learn about a spring information technology conference to be hosted on campus featured on the November edition of “Out of the Blue,” the television magazine program for Middle Tennessee State University. For the first time, MTSU’s Department of Information Systems and Analytics in the Jones College of Business is hosting and sponsoring the 2024 ACM [ Read More ]
MTSU Information Systems and Analytics Department to host spring IT conference, seeks student research submissions
Middle Tennessee State University will host a spring conference on information technology that organizers hope will serve as a springboard for a university-led initiative to further develop a culture of research across the university, particularly among undergraduate students. For the first time, MTSU’s Department of Information Systems and Analytics in the Jones College of Business is hosting and sponsoring the 2024 [ Read More ]
News Briefs
November ‘Out of the Blue’ features research sought for MTSU-hosted spring IT conference [+VIDEO]
In case you missed it, learn about a spring information technology conference to be hosted on campus featured on the November edition of “Out of the Blue,” the television magazine program for Middle Tennessee State University. For the first time, MTSU’s Department of Information Systems and Analytics in the Jones College of Business is hosting and sponsoring the 2024 ACM [ Read More ]
MTSU Information Systems and Analytics Department to host spring IT conference, seeks student research submissions
Middle Tennessee State University will host a spring conference on information technology that organizers hope will serve as a springboard for a university-led initiative to further develop a culture of research across the university, particularly among undergraduate students. For the first time, MTSU’s Department of Information Systems and Analytics in the Jones College of Business is hosting and sponsoring the 2024 [ Read More ]
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Professional Studies, Information Technology Concentration, B.S.
Positions that prior students in these concentrations now work in include:
Information Technology
- Cloud architect
- Computer forensic investigator
- Data modeler
- Geospatial professional
- Health IT specialist
- Information technology consultant
- Information technology manager
- Information technology vendor manager
- Mobile application developer
- Programmer
- Software developer
- Software engineer
- Systems engineer
- Web developer
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Aerospace Testing Alliance
- AllState Insurance
- American Eagle Airlines
- Bridgestone
- Calsonic
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Fisk University
- Goodwill Industries
- Olin Corp.
- United Healthcare
- U.S. Postal Service
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
- Xerox
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
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