Business and Technology - Mountain State University

Business and Technology from Mountain State University is a Online Bachelor Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. The School of Business and Technology offers programs of study in business and technical fields at the certificate, associate, and bachelor's levels. Each program prepares students for challenging positions in business and industry, education, and government organizations; provides them with the managerial and technical skills to identify and respond to complex challenges; and prepares them to pursue continued study within their field. The school actively supports scholarly investigation, experiential learning, and service to public and private organizations. Faculty members and students are involved in consulting, training, research, community service, and other educational and professional activities. ACCREDITATION Mountain State University , through its School of Business and Technology, has the following degree programs accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education: Bachelor of Science degree in accounting; Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with concentrations in finance, hospitality, management, and market-ing; Bachelor of Science degree in computer science; Bachelor of Science degree in culinary arts; Bachelor of Science degree in information technology; Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies; Associate of Science degree in accounting; Associate of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in management and marketing; Associate of Science degree in computer science; Associate of Science degree in culinary arts; Associate of Science degree in human resource management; Associate of Science degree in information technology/Web site development; Associate of Science degree in legal studies/paralegal; Associate of Science degree in office administration with concentrations in medical secretarial sciences and secretarial sciences. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Most School of Business and Technology programs are open to any student who meets the University's general admission requirements. Some programs do have more restrictive admissions policies; see the program listing for more information . PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS You must earn a grade of C or better in each business core and business concentration course listed in your program of study to progress satisfactorily toward graduation. INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM During senior year, qualified bachelor's degree students have an opportunity to work directly in their field of concentration. A practicum experience helps to develop students' confidence as well as establish valuable credentials for future employment. Upon completion of the internship/practicum experience, students earn up to 15 semester hours of credit. In extenuating circumstances, additional coursework can be approved in place of, or as part of, a practicum experience. Students earning more than one degree must complete a separate practicum experience for each. CAPSTONE During their senior year, qualified bachelor's degree students in accounting and business administration must complete the Business Strategy course for their degree program. This capstone course provides an integrative approach that focuses on formulating and implementing strategy within the context of a particular organization and industry. The capstone uses such techniques as computer simulation, case analysis, and discussion to aid in developing critical decision-making capabilities. It is also designed to ease the transition from an academic setting to the private sector through electronic portfolio development in the form of cover letter and resume writing, work samples, honors, interviewing techniques, and other related activities. Students in computer science, culinary arts, information technology, and legal studies complete a capstone project involving development of an electronic personal portfolio. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM A cooperative education program gives students the opportunity to apply their formal classroom studies by working for public and private institutions in the region. The University has one such agreement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and other agreements are being developed. Students accepted into the program either work part-time in conjunction with their academic studies or alternate each semester between full-time study and full-time work. The program is designed to apply and test classroom experiences in practical employment settings, helping students to evaluate their career interests and employment opportunities. View more details on Mountain State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.