The School of Management offers all course work designated ACCT, BULE, DESC, EMBA, FNAN, MBA, MGMT, MIS, MKTG, MSBM, MSOM, SOM and TECM in the "Course Descriptions" chapter of this catalog.

Undergraduate Programs

Because all organizations face constant change, driven largely by information technology, new organizations and new business models are continually evolving. In the School of Management, faculty and students are intellectually curious about what information technology, new business models, and paradigm shifts mean to present and future organizations.

Success in business requires a broad portfolio of skills as well as a desire for lifelong learning. When studying business, focusing on just one discipline is not enough. Today's workforce must be able to perform successfully in an environment of change and ambiguity. The School of Management prepares students to be successful in the fast-paced world of business. The School of Management degree programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). For more information, email: somserv@gmu.edu .

Bachelor of Science Degree

Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Web: som.gmu.edu
Phone: (703) 993-1880

The programs in management education offered by the university culminate in a B.S. degree with a major from one of five areas: accounting, decision sciences and management information systems, finance, management, or marketing. A minimum of 120 credits of course work is required, of which at least 45 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students should consult the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements section in the "Academic Policies" chapter for information concerning literacy, general education, residence, and other academic requirements.

In addition, students should carefully examine prerequisites for courses offered by the School of Management. Students who enroll in courses without having fulfilled the prerequisites may be dropped from such courses.

Degree Requirements

All degree applicants must complete at least 24 credits in the degree program following acceptance to the School of Management. The 24 credits must include 18 to 21 credits required for the specific major and SOM 498 Capstone Course: Advanced Business Models. A minimum of 30 credits of the School of Management core and major courses must be completed at George Mason University. While a student may apply 12 credits of D grades toward graduation, no D grades may be applied to the School of Management core and major requirements.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Management complete the university-wide general education program plus one additional credit of natural science (for a total of 8 credits). The natural science requirement must be fulfilled by completion of two 4-credit laboratory sciences. Additionally, all degree applicants must complete the following School of Management degree requirements:

	Credits
Economics	9
ECON 103*	3
ECON 104*	3
ECON 300-400 (MKTG majors must take ECON 306)	3
School of Management Core *	35
ACCT 203	3
ACCT 301	3
BULE 302	3
DESC 210	4
DESC 301	3
FNAN 301	3
MGMT 301	3
MIS 102	1
MIS 301	3
MKTG 301	3
SOM 301	3
SOM 498	3
Major*	18
General Electives	17
These credits may not include pure activity courses in any department such as those listed under the catalog designations of dance, individual sports, physical education, team sports, and recreational activities, music, theater, and art. Contact the Office of Student Services at (703) 993-1880 for more specific information. A minimum of 9 credits must come from courses outside School of Management or the Department of Economics.
Total Credits University General Education and School of Management	120

* Completion with a grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Acceptance into the School of Management

A student interested in pursuing a major in accounting, decision sciences and management information systems, finance, management, or marketing must apply for acceptance to the School of Management during the semester in which the student will complete the acceptance requirements. A student who has not received acceptance into the School of Management will have a degree status classified as "BPRE," until the application is approved.

Acceptance into the School of Management is selective, based on completion of the following:

At least 48 credit hours with a minimum of 9 credit hours at George Mason University
A GPA of 2.500 or higher at the end of the semester of application, for all courses attempted and from all schools and universities attended.
Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
- ACCT 203 (Prerequisite: C or better in ECON 103)
- DESC 210 (Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 108)
- SOM 301 (Prerequisite: C or better in ACCT 203, DESC 210 and ENGL 302)
A minimum semester GPA of 2.000 at the end of the semester of application.
An average GPA of 2.500 in all attempts at upper-level School of Management courses taken.

Students interested in applying to the School of Management should contact the Office of Student Services Office at (703) 993-1880.

Please Note: Effective with the fall 2001 catalog, the acceptance criteria were changed to the above requirements. Students who entered George Mason University prior to fall 2001 should consult the catalog of their year of entry to the university for application requirements. Any student who wishes to change to a major in the School of Management must consult a School of Management academic advisor for degree requirements.

Applications for acceptance to the School of Management must be submitted by November 1 for the following spring semester; by April 1 for the following Summer Term and July 1 for the following fall semester. Students should file the application at the beginning of the semester in which they anticipate completing the requirements set forth above. Students with any questions about the School of Management application process should contact the Office of Student Services at (703) 993-1880.

Academic Advising

Academic planning for undergraduate students is available in the School of Management Office of Student Services, Enterprise Hall, Room 008. Students are encouraged to consult with an assigned advisor on a regular basis. Call (703) 993-1880 to make an appointment.

Accounting, B.S.

Degree Requirements

The B.S. in Accounting (ACCT) prepares students for professional careers in the private and public sectors of the economy. Students discover and evaluate fundamental value-propositions for various types of organizations and transactions, and learn how to convert data from these organizations and transactions into information that is useful for decision-making purposes. Students also learn how to design and test information systems that provide reliable and relevant information for planning and control purposes. Further, students learn how to identify value-creating opportunities and choose between competing operating, investing, financing, and disclosure alternatives to maximize firm or organizational value.

The program emphasizes, but is not limited to, the accounting profession and its role in business and government, including professional responsibilities and ethics. The program stresses conceptual understanding, technical competency, analytic abilities, communication skills, and computer literacy. The degree is separately accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

In addition to the general requirements for the B.S. degree, students must complete all required credits in upper-level accounting courses, with grades of C or better in each course. Students majoring in accounting must complete 18 credits composed of:

ACCT 311
ACCT 321
ACCT 351
ACCT 361
ACCT 421
ACCT 461

Advising materials are available in the School of Management Office of Student Services to provide guidance regarding recommended electives. Students who anticipate taking the CPA, CMA, CIA or other professional examination should consult applicable regulations and discuss their programs with their assigned advisors. State regulations may dictate course selections.

Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems, B.S.

Degree Requirements

The B.S. in Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems (DMIS) prepares students for a range of career options that involve the application of information technology and quantitative methods to business problems. Their knowledge of business functions as well as information technology makes them capable in assessing information requirements and in leveraging technology to design and improve business processes. The content of the DMIS major is at the intersection of technology, process, and people.

In addition to the general degree requirements for the major, students who major in DMIS must complete 18 credits of upper-level DMIS courses with grades of C or better in each course. Of these, 9 credits are taken up by the required courses for the major as listed below. Students have considerable flexibility in their choice of electives and may choose from two tracks of study, one in management information systems, which prepares students for their career in information technology industries, and the other in management of business operations, which develops expertise in areas such as quality, project, and supply chain management and business process analysis. Students are strongly urged to discuss their choice of electives and programs of study with their advisor. It is also strongly recommended that students planning to major in DMIS take a high level programming language course (e.g. C++ or Java) prior to starting their major area courses.

Required courses for the major:

MIS 310
MIS 320
MIS 330

Choose three electives from the following:

DESC320, DESC352, DESC435, DESC452, DESC456, DESC493, DESC499, MIS411, MIS412, MIS430, MIS435, MIS440, MIS450, MIS491, MIS499

Finance, B.S.

Degree Requirements

The B.S. in Finance (FNAN) prepares students for professional careers in finance by providing a solid foundation in financial principles necessary to make operating decisions for an organization. In addition to the general degree requirements for the major, students who want to major in finance must complete 18 credits in upper-level finance courses with a grade of C or better in each course.

Choose three required courses from the following:

FNAN 302
FNAN 311
FNAN 321
FNAN 401

Choose three electives from the following:

(FNAN 302, FNAN 311, FNAN 321, FNAN 401, if not taken as a required course) FNAN 351, FNAN 411, FNAN 412, FNAN 421, FNAN 440, FNAN 451, or FNAN 491

Management, B.S.

Degree Requirements

The B.S. in Management prepares students for management and leadership positions in the public and private sectors. In addition to the general degree requirements for the B.S., students must complete 18 credits in upper-level management courses with a grade of C or better in each course.

Students are required to take the following:

MGMT 312 Principles of Management
MGMT 321 Human Resource Management
MGMT 323 Teams and Leadership

Beyond these three required courses, students must choose three courses from the following:

MGMT 331 Labor Relations
MGMT 411 Organizational Theory and Development
MGMT 412 Diversity in Organizations
MGMT 421 Advanced HR
MGMT 431 Employee Relations
MGMT 451 New Venture Creation
MGMT 471 Competitive Strategy
MGMT 493 Management of Technology

Students specializing in human resources/personnel should take:

MGMT 331, MGMT 421, and MGMT 431.

Marketing, B.S.

Degree Requirements

The B.S. in Marketing prepares students for a broad range of global and domestic career options in market and consumer research, brand management, advertising, customer relationship management, new market and business development, and marketing strategy. Marketing opportunities are increasing in the new economy as firms, government agencies, and nonprofits adopt a market orientation.

A major in marketing provides students with a solid background in marketing concepts and practices, with emphasis on market analysis and planning, research, consumer behavior, and advertising management. Because marketing draws on a variety of disciplines for its foundation and is practiced globally, marketing majors are encouraged to take electives in related fields such as psychology, sociology, economics, public policy, international studies, computer science, and foreign languages.

In addition to the required core courses for the B.S. degree, students must complete 18 credits of upper-level marketing courses with a grade of C or better in each course.

Students are required to take the following:

MKTG 312 Consumer Behavior
MKTG 313 Advertising Management
MKTG 351 Marketing Research Techniques and Applications
MKTG 471 Marketing Management

The remaining six credits must be chosen from a variety of upper-level electives in marketing. Marketing majors are advised to work closely with their academic advisors to ensure that electives taken in related fields provide the opportunity to gain proficiency in specific marketing-related areas.

Undergraduate Certificate Program in Accounting

The undergraduate certificate program in accounting provides an opportunity for non-matriculated students to earn the academic credit necessary to sit for and pass the Uniform CPA Examination in Virginia. The requirement for enrollment in the certificate program is a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university. To receive the certificate and to meet the minimum academic requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in Virginia, candidates are required to complete a maximum of 42 credits either at George Mason or by acceptable transfer credit from another institution.

The required 24 credits of accounting courses, of which 15 credits must be earned at George Mason University, are as follows:

ACCT203 Survey of Accounting
ACCT 301 Financial Accounting and Decision Making
ACCT 311 Managerial and Cost Accounting
ACCT 321 Financial Reporting and Analysis
ACCT 351 Taxation and Managerial Decision Making
ACCT 361 Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 421 Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCT 461 Assurance and Audit Services

The recommended 18 credits of business administration courses include the following:

BULE 302 Legal Environment of Business
BULE 402 Commercial Law
DESC 210 Statistical Analysis for Management
FNAN 301 Financial Management
FNAN 302 Financial Analysis and Forecasting
MIS 301 Introduction to Business Information Systems

The above courses are consistent with the content specification outline for the CPA Exam that is effective after November 2003. Business administration courses are recommended. Candidates may substitute other business courses, either from George Mason or another institution, to satisfy the legal requirements for the exam in Virginia.

Minor in Business

The minor in business (BUS) provides an introduction to the business skills needed for success in the rapidly changing and evolving world of business. Because it is designed for non-business students who wish to learn business essentials to enhance their own area of expertise, the minor provides broad exposure to business concepts and theories. The minor presents and integrates the major functional areas in business to solve management problems through the use of information technology. Strong written and oral communication skills are expected of students. Prior to beginning the minor in business, students must have completed 38 credit hours. The School of Management also recommends taking ECON 103 to fulfill the Social and Behavioral Science General Education Requirement and MATH 108 for the Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement. The minor in business consists of the following six courses. Students must complete five of the six courses for a total of 15 credit hours. Students must achieve a grade of C or better in each course that is applied toward the minor.

Required courses for a minor in Management are:

MSOM 300 Managing Financial Resources
MSOM 301 Managing People and Organizations
MSOM 302 Managing Information
MSOM 303 Marketing in the Global Economy

and either:

MSOM 304 Starting and Managing the Enterprise

MSOM 305 Managing in a Global Economy

These courses may not be taken for credit by School of Management majors.

Graduate Programs

Web: som.gmu.edu
Graduate Admissions
4400 University Drive, MS 5A2
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Phone: (703) 993-2136
Fax: (703) 993-1778
Email: somgrad@gmu.edu

The School of Management offers the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), the Executive M.B.A, the Master of Science in Technology Management, and the Master of Science in Bioscience Management. The graduate programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Bioscience Management, M.S.

Phone: (703) 993-2136
E-mail: bioman@som.gmu.edu

The Bioscience Management program is designed for experienced managers and professionals in the bioscience industry who seek to advance their careers in management.

Admission to the program is highly competitive. A minimum of three years professional work experience before entering the program is required. No previous course work in business is necessary. A bachelor's degree with an acceptable GPA is required. For those with less than 10 years work experience, demonstrable ability in graduate work or appropriate GMAT score is required. Applicants are evaluated on relevant work experience, letters of recommendation, executive support, fit to the program, and leadership potential. These criteria are applied with a reasonable flexibility to ensure individuals with unique academic qualifications are given full consideration. Applications for admission to the program must be submitted by April 1 to join the yearly cohort that starts in the fall semester.

Methods of Instruction

Study groups are an essential part of the M.S. in Bioscience Management experience and are arranged by the director of the program. The groups usually meet independently, once a week, to discuss course work and prepare class presentations. Between classes and study group sessions, group members continue to work collaboratively through the WebCT and Lotus Notes platforms, provided by the program.

The Biosceince Management program includes a required international residency. Students travel abroad to explore the global aspects of management and product development in the bioscience industry and participate in a week-long program that examines economic, sociopolitical, and cultural issues that affect the global marketplace.

Program Schedule

Academic Year I

Fall semester

MBA 613 Financial Reporting and Decision Making
MBA 603 Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm

Spring semester

MBA 653 Organizational Behavior
MBA 643 Managerial Finance

Summer session

MBA 623 Marketing Management
MBA 712 Project Management

Academic Year II

Fall semester

MSBM 735 Bioscience Management Capstone ProjectStart
MSBM 745 Life Science Product Development and Risk Management
MSBM 650 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Bioscience Management

Spring semester

MSBM 720 Analysis of the Bioscience Industries
MSBM 703 Best Practices in R&D Management

Summer session—includes one-week international residency

MSBM 735 Bioscience Management Capstone ProjectEnd
MSBM 750 Global Aspects Bioscience Management

Business Administration, M.B.A.

(703) 993-2136
somgrad@gmu.edu

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program provides a high-level professional education in business administration. The curriculum integrates functional areas with an emphasis on group work, information technology, and the global business environment.

Admission Requirements

All students registering for graduate courses offered by the School of Management must have graduate standing. Nondegree student status is not available.

Admission to the M.B.A. program is highly competitive. No previous course work in business administration is required, but a four-year undergraduate degree and a college-level calculus course must be successfully completed before matriculation. Applicants are evaluated primarily on undergraduate record and GMAT performance. A minimum of two years of professional work experience before entering the program is required. Preference is also based on strength of professional background and leadership potential. These criteria are applied with a reasonable amount of flexibility to ensure that individuals with unusual academic and professional qualifications are considered. Applications for admission to the M.B.A. program must be submitted by November 1 for the following spring semester, and by April1 for the following fall semester.

The M.B.A. program is a part-time evening program. Student cohorts are admitted in fall and spring semesters to commence course work. The curriculum effectively integrates functional areas with the use of information technology, oral and written communication, and teamwork. The M.B.A. program requires 48 credits: 30 credits of core courses and 18 credits of elective courses. Students complete the degree program in two and one-half years by taking six credits each semester for eight consecutive semesters (including Summer Terms). Due to the cohort structure, students must commit to attending classes two times per week. Each year a cohort of qualified students is selected from those who want to accelerate their studies and complete their degree in 23 months. They take three courses per semester, which is considered full time graduate work.

Core Courses, 30 Credits

The core courses are offered during the first five semesters, with students taking six credits each fall, spring, and summer. Each course sets the foundation for the next and builds on knowledge gained in previous courses. All M.B.A. students must complete the following required core courses:

	Credits
MBA 603 Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm	3
MBA 612 Managing Costs and Evaluating Performance	1.5
MBA 613 Financial Reporting and Decision Making	3
MBA 623 Marketing Management	3
MBA 633 Statistics for Business Decision Making	3
MBA 638 Managing Operations and Technology for the Digital Enterprise	3
MBA 643 Managerial Finance	3
MBA 653 Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management	3
MBA 673 Legal Environment for Management	1.5
MBA 678 Strategy and Organizational Leadership	3
MBA 798 Global Business Perspectives	3

Technology Competency Requirement

Before taking any MBA electives, students are required to take and pass a technology literacy examination.

Elective Courses, 18 Credits

After completing the core courses, students can choose from several market-driven elective courses offered by the School of Management.

Concentrations

M.B.A. students may use electives to complete courses leading to a concentration in financial management, enterprise management, market and business development, or information systems management.

Financial Management

Required courses:

MBA 701 Business Analysis and Valuation
MBA 702 Corporate Financial Policy
MBA 703 Financial Markets

Two courses from the following:

MBA 704 Risk Management and Financial Innovation
MBA 705 Venture Capital and Private Finance
MBA 706 Investment Analysis
MBA 707 Accounting Systems
MBA 708 Global Tax Strategies
MBA 717 International Finance

Note: One elective must be taken outside this concentration.

Enterprise Management

Required courses:

MBA 701 Business Analysis and Valuation
MBA 705 Venture Capital and Private Finance
MBA 711 Entrepreneurship

Two courses from the following:

MBA 708 Global Tax Strategies
MBA 713 Human Resource Management
MBA 712 Project and Cost Management
MBA 721 Marketing Decision Systems
MBA 725 Leadership
MBA 736 Managing Digital Business

Note: One elective must be taken outside this concentration.

Market and Business Development

Required courses:

MBA 721 Marketing Decision Systems
MBA 722 Consumer Behavior
MBA 723 Supply Chain Management

Two courses from the following:

MBA 711 Entrepreneurship
MBA 724 Marketing Communications
MBA 725 Leadership
MBA 732 Knowledge Management
MBA 734 Electronic Commerce

Note: One elective must be taken outside this concentration.

Information Systems Management

Required courses:

MBA 731 Business Systems Development
MBA 732 Knowledge Management
MBA 733 Business Data Communications

Two courses from the following:

MBA 734 Electronic Commerce
MBA 735 Systems Thinking and Business Simulation
MBA 736 Managing Digital Business
MBA 737 Corporate Information Systems Policy
MBA 707 Accounting Systems
MBA 711 Entrepreneurship

Note: One elective must be taken outside this concentration.

Electives may be chosen from courses offered by other graduate programs in the university, with approval from the School of Management.

CIO Certification

(703) 993-2140

Requirements for the George Mason University CIO Certificate for MBA students

The certificate consists of seven courses. This sequence is intended for holders of an MBA or EMBA degree from George Mason University or any other Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accredited school of business or management.

1. Required courses:

MBA 731 Business Systems Development (or equivalent)
MBA 732 Knowledge Management (or equivalent)
MBA 799 Corporate Information Systems Policy

2. Two additional courses from the following:

MBA 733 Business Data Communications (or equivalent)
MBA 735 Systems Thinking and Business Simulation
MBA 736 Managing Digital Business
MBA 734 Electronic Commerce

3. Two additional courses from the following:

MBA 712 Project and Cost Management (or equivalent)
MBA 725 Leadership (or equivalent)
MBA 713 Human Resource Management (or equivalent)

If a student has taken any of these courses in their MBA program as an upper level elective, they may submit evidence of having taken the course and will be given credit for up to one course in the seven courses required for the certificate. They will be waived from having to repeat a course they have taken and must chose from the remaining electives for a minimum total of five courses, which is a George Mason requirement for a graduate credit-bearing certificate.

Executive M.B.A.

Phone: (703) 993-2136
E-mail: emba@som.gmu.edu

The Executive Master of Business Administration program is a 21-month general management program leading to the M.B.A. degree. The program provides managers and executives with state-of-the-art education in contemporary management. Emphasis is placed on leadership and strategic management of business resources, technology, and operations.

The class schedule of alternating Fridays and Saturdays, two domestic residencies, and one international residency is designed to allow participants to continue their careers while they study and master a broad range of functional and leadership skills.

The curriculum incorporates three distinctive elements: a focus on services as the dominant context, competencies needed to transition to executive rank, and an understanding of the transformational impact of technology.

Participants

The Executive M.B.A. is designed for those with significant business and professional experience. Participants must have the support of their organizations (i.e., given the time to attend class). Financial sponsorship is desired but not required.

Sponsoring organizations include but are not limited to SAIC, Oracle Corporation, EDS, ExxonMobil Corporation, Defense Intelligence Agency, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, L-3 Communcations, Allstate Insurance, Atlantic Research Corporation, AT&T, Verizon, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, General Motors, Landmark Systems Corporation, Paxton Van Lines, TASC, the U.S. government, the World Bank, and Xerox Corporation.

Methods of Instruction

Study groups are an essential part of the Executive M.B.A. experience and are arranged by the director of the program. The groups usually meet independently, once a week to discuss course work and prepare class presentations. Between classes and study group sessions, group members continue to work collaboratively through a groupware platform provided by the program.

The faculty encourages classroom discussions in which opinions are shared and experiences reviewed for the benefit of the whole class. The program is designed to combine the theoretical with the practical, making each person's contribution to the discussion essential.

Residency Weeks

Live-in sessions complete the Executive M.B.A. experience. The international residency is scheduled at the end of the first year. It is a two-week program in Europe, designed to help the participants integrate the managerial disciplines learned during the year. The European program includes one week of study in residence at Oxford University where a certificate is earned, and one week in continental Europe where participants visit firms, research centers, and governmental institutions. The domestic residencies vary in length and are designed to provide students with business seminars, site visits, and lectures that leverage our location in the Northern Virginia and greater Washington D.C. area.

Technology Management, M.S.

Phone: (703) 993-2136
E-mail: techman@som.gmu.edu

The Technology Management program is designed for experienced managers and professionals in the information technology industry who are seeking to advance their careers in management. This 18-month executive program meets on Saturdays, and awards an M.S. in Technology Management.

Admission to the program is highly competitive. A minimum of three years professional work experience before entering the program is required. No previous course work in business is necessary. A bachelor's degree with an acceptable GPA is required. For those with less than ten years work experience, demonstrable ability in graduate work or appropriate GMAT score is required. Applicants are evaluated on relevant work experience, letters of recommendation, executive support, their fit to the program, and on leadership potential. These criteria are applied with a reasonable flexibility to ensure that individuals with unique academic qualifications are give full consideration. Applications for admission to the program must be submitted by September1 to join the yearly cohort that starts in January.

Methods of Instruction

Study groups are an essential part of the M.S. in Technology Management experience and are arranged by the director of the program. The groups usually meet independently, once a week, to discuss course work and prepare class presentations. Between classes and study group sessions, the group members continue to work collaboratively through the Web CT and Lotus Notes platforms, provided by the program.

The Technology Management program includes required international residency. Students travel abroad to explore the global information technology industry and participate in a week-long program that examines economic, sociopolitical, and cultural issues that affect the global marketplace.

Program Schedule

Spring Semester—First Year

TECM 610 Communications and Leadership
TECM 615 Decision Making Using Accounting and Financial Information
TECM 620 Economics of Technology Management
TECM 700 Business Engineering and Change Management

Summer Session—First Year

TECM 635 Metrics and Statistics for Quality and Project Management
TECM 702 Interpersonal Dynamics and Teamwork

Fall Semester—First Year

TECM 704 Planning and Control of Projects
TECM 720 Analysis of IT Industries
TECM 735 Technology Management Capstone Project
TECM 740 Management of the Client Relationship

Spring Semester—Second Year

TECM 640 Management of Consulting and Technical Professionals
TECM 703 Technology Assessment, Evaluation, and Investment
TECM 745 Business Functions and Operations: Client Industries

Summer Session—Second Year, One-Week International Residency

TECM 750 Global IT Management

CIO University Partnership

The School of Management is also a CIO (Chief Information Officer) University Academic Partner. Working in cooperation with the Federal CIO Council, SOM educates federal information technology (IT) managers to acquire the IT management competencies of a CIO mandated by the Clinger-Cohen Act. The Federal CIO Council created CIO University as a virtual university to develop and educate the top managers in government and those aspiring to those positions. The major emphasis of the CIO University is the use of IT to deliver agency business objectives and outcomes. Students and graduates of the technology management program are eligible to apply for CIO certification once they complete the degree and present themselves to the Federal CIO Council as candidates for certification.