Business: Information Technology Management, BBA
The Information Technology Management (ITM) degree provides undergraduate students with the knowledge needed to develop creative and effective business solutions, based on a thorough comprehension of business problems and opportunities.
To that end, students are provided with a strong technical foundation in contemporary approaches to business application systems development which includes planning, analysis, design, project management, programming, maintenance, and support using state-of-the-art technologies, tools, and techniques, as well as an essential background in various business functional areas, such as management, marketing, accounting, finance, supply chain, and economics. In addition, there is an emphasis on the communication skills and teamwork critical to client understanding and satisfaction.
The ITM program is intended to be the first step in a lifelong learning experience in the exciting and dynamic field of ITM. It provides a strong foundation for advancement and success in ITM careers and ventures.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advancement to Major | ||
| General Education Requirements | 30 | |
| Business Foundation Courses | 21 | |
| Business Core | 32 | |
| Major Requirements | 24 | |
| Business Electives | 9 | |
| General Electives | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Preparatory Coursework
Based on individual placement results, some students may be required to complete preparatory coursework before enrolling in the courses listed here. This may include English language or composition preparation, developmental math, introductory chemistry, and/or student support courses for students participating in the First Year Bridge program.
General Education Requirements (GER)
UW-Milwaukee has General Education Requirements that must be met in order to earn a bachelor’s or associate degree. They include at minimum 30 credits (10 courses) in six categories that are designed to assure basic student competencies and provide a broad body of knowledge as a context for specialization.
Some degree requirements may fulfill GERs. Please review the requirements and consult with your academic advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Categories and Credits | ||
| Civics and Perspectives (CP) | 6 | |
| Communication and Literacy (CL) | 6 | |
| Humanities and Arts (HA) | 6 | |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (MQR) | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Wellness (NSW/NSWL) | 6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Advancement to the Major
Students are eligible to advance within the major when the following requirements have been met:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Attain Junior standing (56 credits) | ||
| Complete the Business Foundation Courses | ||
With a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or above | ||
| Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher | ||
Obtain a cumulative GPA (including transfer work) equal to or higher than the standard established by the Lubar College of Business | ||
| Achieve a cumulative UWM GPA of 2.00 or higher | ||
Students who have a 2.50 cumulative grade point average or higher, including at least a 2.00 UWM cumulative grade point average, are guaranteed advancement to major. | ||
Business Foundation Courses
Complete with a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 103 | Principles of Microeconomics 1,2 | 3 |
| ECON 104 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1,2 | 3 |
| BUS ADM 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 | 4 |
| BUS ADM 230 | Introduction to Information Technology Management 4 | 4 |
| MATH 208 | Quantitative Models for Business 1,5 | 4 |
| or MATH 211 | Survey in Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| COMMUN 103 | Public Speaking 1 | 3 |
| or COMMUN 105 | Business and Professional Communication | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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General Education Requirements (GERs): This course satisfies a UWM GER. Students can complete this course to meet both the GER and this major requirement. Students that meet the GER through a different course must still take this course for the major.
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Course may also satisfy Social and Behavioral Science GER credits.
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A grade of "B" or better in BUS ADM 201 is required for Accounting majors. Students in the Business Scholars Program or who are interested in joining the program should enroll in the equivalent BUS ADM 207 course.
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A grade of "C" or better in BUS ADM 230 is required for Information Technology Management majors. Students in the Business Scholars Program should enroll in the equivalent BUS ADM 231 course.
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Business Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS ADM 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ENGLISH 205 | Business Writing 1,2 | 3 |
| BUS ADM 210 | Statistical Modeling in Business Analytics 1,3 | 4 |
| or BUS ADM 211 | Business Scholars: Statistical Modeling in Business Analytics | |
| BUS ADM 300 | Career and Professional Development | 1 |
| BUS ADM 330 | Organizations | 3 |
| or BUS ADM 331 | Business Scholars: Organizations | |
| BUS ADM 350 | Principles of Finance 4 | 3 |
| or BUS ADM 351 | Business Scholars: Principles of Finance | |
| BUS ADM 360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| or BUS ADM 361 | Business Scholars: Principles of Marketing | |
| BUS ADM 370 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| or BUS ADM 371 | Business Scholars: Introduction to Supply Chain Management | |
| BUS ADM 391 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS ADM 600 | Management Analysis | 3 |
| International Business Component | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| International Financial Management | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| International Business | ||
| Study Abroad: Business Topics: | ||
| Global Information Technology Management | ||
| Cross-Cultural Management | ||
| International Investments | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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General Education Requirements (GERs): This course satisfies a UWM GER. Students can complete this course to meet both the GER and this major requirement. Students that meet the GER through a different course must still take this course for the major.
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Course may also satisfy Communication & Literacy GER credits.
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Course may also satisfy Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning GER credits.
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A grade of "C" or better is required for Finance majors.
Information Technology Management Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| BUS ADM 335 | Introduction to Business Application Development 1 | 3 |
| BUS ADM 432 | Object-Oriented Systems Development | 3 |
| BUS ADM 434 | Data Base Management Systems | 3 |
| BUS ADM 436 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Select four courses from the list below: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Machine Learning for Business | ||
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Business | ||
| Introduction to Social Media Analytics for Business | ||
| Information Technology Management Topics: | ||
| Information Technology Management Professional Internship | ||
| Privacy and Information Security for Business | ||
| Developing Applications for Interconnected Systems | ||
| Web Development for Open Business Systems | ||
| Introduction to Connected Systems for Business | ||
| Information Technology Practicum | ||
| Global Information Technology Management 2 | ||
| Business Intelligence 3 | ||
| ERP Concepts and Issues 3 | ||
| ERP System Configuration 3 | ||
| Web Application Server Development 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |
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A grade of "C" or better is required in BUS ADM 335 in order to enroll in advanced ITM courses.
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If BUS ADM 535 is selected as the International Business Component course, students must choose a different ITM elective to complete the major.
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These ITM courses represent foundational material for the TERP 10 Certification preparation course exam.
Business Electives
A business elective is any course with Bus Adm as the subject. The course cannot be one a student has already taken as part of the foundation, core, or major coursework. Students often use business electives to complete a double major or certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 9 credits in the Lubar College of Business. May include 300-level Bus Adm internship courses, additional Bus Adm courses in the major, business courses outside of the major, and/or Bus Adm courses used in the completion of a second Business major or Business Certificate program. | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
General Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits towards the degree not counted in other categories will apply to General Electives. Students must earn enough general elective credits to total 120 degree credits. The exact number of general elective credits needed will vary based on the number of courses a student double-counts toward a major requirement and a General Education Requirement (GER). The minimum number of general electives needed to graduate is 4. | ||
Degree Completion Requirements
Credits
A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation for all majors. At least 50% of the business credit hours required for the business degree must be completed at UWM.
Grade Point Average
Students are required to earn at least a 2.25 overall GPA to graduate. Non-accounting majors are required to earn a minimum 2.25 GPA in all business and economics courses, as well as a 2.25 GPA in all business and economics courses completed at UWM, to graduate.
Accounting majors must have earned a 2.5 GPA for all business and economics courses completed (including transfer credits), as well as a 2.5 GPA in all business and economics courses completed at UWM, to graduate.
Residence Requirements
A minimum of 12 credits must be completed in residence at UWM in each Business Administration major.
Students must earn their last 30 credits at UWM. BBA degree and major requirements must be completed within 10 years of initial enrollment at UW-Milwaukee. Should students not complete the degree and major within the 10-year time frame, the students will switch to the most current degree and major requirements. A new 10-year time frame would then begin.
Post-Baccalaureate Options
The above requirements refer to the full requirements of an initial bachelors degree only. Requirements of a second undergraduate degree are listed on the Lubar College's Policies and Regulations. The Accounting major may not be completed as a second undergraduate degree or as a post-baccalaureate major/Certificate of Major. The General Business Major may not be completed as a post-baccalaureate major/Certificate of Major.
Multiple Majors
Students interested in completing a double major with another UWM program or within Business should meet with an academic advisor to discuss how best to combine their academic plans. Students may double-count up to two major courses between any combination of BBA majors. Accounting majors may also use the BUS ADM 450 requirement towards the Finance or SCOM majors. General Business majors may not select a second major within the Lubar College of Business but may select any number of certificates.
Certificate Option
Students have the option to complete one or more certificates in conjunction with BBA majors. No more than 50% of each certificate’s credits may double count towards BBA Core or Major requirements.
Information Technology Management BBA Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Information Technology Management BBA program will be able to:
- Master Python syntax and data structures specifically to automate business logic and manage organizational data efficiently.
- Apply modular design, using classes and inheritance, to build scalable software architectures that can adapt to changing business requirements.
- Execute the full lifecycle of a business tool, from configuring the environment and handling file I/O to ensuring the final product is professional, well-documented, and bug-free.
- Demonstrate a hands-on understanding of basic object-oriented programming concepts and principles.
- Develop robust object-oriented programming and debugging skills through practical application development.
- Identify and explain the professional roles of systems analysts and compare designers and compare key System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
- Describe and apply modern IT project management techniques, including the processes used to develop AI-based systems.
- Recall the security, privacy, and ethical issues surrounding data, especially in a global context.
- Design databases using relational technology and master SQL to manage data in server environments.
- Identify and unambiguously model the data needs associated with specific business application.
Advising
For information on Academic Advising for undergraduate business majors, see Undergraduate Student Services. All students should meet with an academic advisor at least once a semester.
Career Services
The Lubar College of Business also features a dedicated Career Services Center for its students. Internship positions and job requests are posted on a special bulletin board, which is maintained by the College as a service to students and to businesses that have specifically requested UWM business students to fill positions. Career Advisors can help students post their resume and search for jobs using UWM's jobs board on Handshake. The Career Services Center also provides a resume referral service. Potential employers may request resumes by functional area or by special interests within functional areas. Online national job searches and an alumni placement service are other services offered.
Accelerated Program Option
This program is offered as part of an accelerated graduate program. For more information, see Accelerated Graduate Degrees.
Information Technology Management, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Information Technology Management, BBA and Information Technology Management, MS. There are 6 forward-shared credits and 12 backward-shared credits for a total of 18 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status will share forward credit towards the master's degree. Unless granted an exception by program faculty, all accelerated students will forward share the following courses: BUS ADM 749 and BUS ADM 810. BUS ADM 749 fulfills the BBA requirement, BUS ADM 434, and BUS ADM 810 counts towards an Information Technology Management, BBA major elective.
Eligible Backward-Shared Courses
Twelve (12) graduate credits may be shared backward as such:
- 9 credits of Business Electives
- 3 credits of General Electives
Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be backward shared. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
The intent to pursue an accelerated degree in Information Technology Management, MS may be declared with the student’s undergraduate advisor upon advancement to the major and with a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a graduate degree.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Information Technology Management, MS and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Information Technology Management, MS. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Information Technology Management faculty.
Opting Out of the AGD as an Undergraduate Student
Opting Out of the AGD After Starting Graduate School
Sample Plan of Study
The sample plan below illustrates how students can progress through their undergraduate degree and transition into an Accelerated Graduate Degree (AGD). It provides an example of when undergraduate and graduate-level coursework may be completed and how shared credits can be applied toward both degrees. This is a sample plan, not a required course sequence, and your plan may vary. Work with your undergraduate advisor to develop an individualized plan and confirm all Accelerated Graduate Degree requirements.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MATH 208 | Quantitative Models for Business 1 | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Introduction to College Writing 1 | 3 |
| ECON 103 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUS ADM 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| GER Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUS ADM 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ECON 104 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENGLISH 102 | College Writing and Research 1 | 3 |
| COMMUN 103 or COMMUN 105 | Public Speaking or Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| GER Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUS ADM 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS ADM 210 | Statistical Modeling in Business Analytics | 4 |
| BUS ADM 230 | Introduction to Information Technology Management | 4 |
| GER Course | 3 | |
| GER Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGLISH 205 | Business Writing | 3 |
| BUS ADM 335 | Introduction to Business Application Development | 3 |
| BUS ADM 350 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| GER Course | 3 | |
| GER Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUS ADM 300 | Career and Professional Development | 1 |
| BUS ADM 330 | Organizations | 3 |
| BUS ADM 360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS ADM 370 | Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BUS ADM 432 | Object-Oriented Systems Development | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUS ADM 391 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUS ADM 436 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| BUS ADM 749 | Data and Information Management 2 | 3 |
| ITM Major Elective 3 | 3 | |
| International Business Component | 3 | |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ITM Major Elective 3 | 3 | |
| ITM Major Elective 3 | 3 | |
| BUS ADM 600 | Management Analysis | 3 |
| BUS ADM 810 | Development of Web-Based Solutions 4 | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUS ADM 743 | Information Privacy, Security & Continuity | 3 |
| MS ITM Elective 5, 6 | 3 | |
| MS ITM Elective 5, 6 | 3 | |
| MS ITM Elective 5, 6 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUS ADM 744 | Information Technology Strategy and Management | 3 |
| BUS ADM 747 | Service-Oriented Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MS ITM Elective 6 | 3 | |
| MS ITM Elective 6 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 132 | |
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Based on English and Math placement. Testing into a higher or lower level may alter timeline.
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Course forward shares credit to Information Technology Management, MS and satisfies the BUS ADM 434 requirement for the Information Technology Management Major.
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See list of Information Technology Management Major Electives below.
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Course forward shares credit to Information Technology Management, MS and satisfies Information Technology Management Major Elective credits.
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Course backward shares credit to the BBA as Business or General Elective credits.
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See list of Information Technology Management, MS Electives below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Management Major Electives | ||
| BUS ADM 431 | Introduction to Machine Learning for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 435 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 437 | Introduction to Social Media Analytics for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 438 | Information Technology Management Topics: | 3 |
| BUS ADM 439 | Information Technology Management Professional Internship | 3 |
| BUS ADM 530 | Privacy and Information Security for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 531 | Developing Applications for Interconnected Systems | 3 |
| BUS ADM 532 | Web Development for Open Business Systems | 3 |
| BUS ADM 533 | Introduction to Connected Systems for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 534 | Information Technology Practicum | 3 |
| BUS ADM 535 | Global Information Technology Management | 3 |
| BUS ADM 536 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| BUS ADM 537 | ERP Concepts and Issues | 3 |
| BUS ADM 538 | ERP System Configuration | 3 |
| BUS ADM 539 | Web Application Server Development | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Management, MS Electives | ||
| BUS ADM 741 | Web Mining and Analytics | 3 |
| BUS ADM 742 | Big Data in Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 745 | Artificial Intelligence for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 746 | Topics in Information Technology Management: | 3 |
| BUS ADM 748 | Managing Information Technology Projects | 3 |
| BUS ADM 811 | Business Process Configuration using ERP | 3 |
| BUS ADM 812 | Machine Learning for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 813 | Social Media Analytics for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 814 | Enterprise Knowledge & Semantic Management | 3 |
| BUS ADM 816 | Business Intelligence Technologies & Solutions | 3 |
| BUS ADM 817 | Connected Systems for Business | 3 |
| BUS ADM 818 | Information Systems Practicum | 3 |
| BUS ADM 819 | Information Technology Management Internship | 3 |
| BUSMGMT 732 | Introduction to ERP | 3 |
| BUSMGMT 733 | Enterprise Simulation Game | 3 |
Honors in the Lubar College of Business
Beta Gamma Sigma is the national scholastic honor society in the field of business. Election to membership is available to both undergraduate and graduate students in business. Each semester, students are invited to join Beta Gamma Sigma. Selection is based upon outstanding scholastic achievement.
See also information on the Business Scholars Program.
Dean's Honor List
Students who earn a GPA of 3.500 or above on 12 or more graded credits in a given semester are placed on the Dean's Honor List.
Honors College Degree and Honors College Degree with Distinction
Granted to graduating seniors who complete Honors College requirements, as listed in the Honors College section of this site.
Commencement Honors
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 or above, based on a minimum of 40 graded UWM credits earned prior to the final semester, will receive all-university commencement honors and be awarded the traditional gold cord at the December or May Honors Convocation. Please note that for honors calculation, the GPA is not rounded and is truncated at the third decimal (e.g., 3.499).
Final Honors
Earned on a minimum of 60 graded UWM credits: Cum Laude - 3.500 or above; Magna Cum Laude - 3.650 or above; Summa Cum Laude - 3.800 or above.