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MBA (International) - Information Systems
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in all of our industry and commerce worldwide. Nowhere is this more the case than in India where our country is taking the lead in software development, networking and, of course, call-centre business.ECU MBA (Information Systems) program has strong links with the business community and is designed around the real needs of a highly technological and fast changing business environment.MBA in information systems makes no assumptions on prior familiarity with IT or computing. The training is from the ground up. From knowledge in core subjects which is taken as a granted in the industry to expertise in the most advanced systems- everything that the industry acclaims is a part of the course.

There are 4 main components to this course:

1.Skills: You will acquire many practical IT skills; you will learn the skills of thinking; you will become a competent communicator in a wide variety of business situations.
2.Theory: You will learn the science of computing; you will learn about creating, developing and delivering quality IT projects; you will understand the essential theories of management.
3.Industry Orientation: You will apply your theoretical knowledge and your skills in an industrial setting. Through a mixture of simulations and internships you will become experienced professionals by the time you graduate.
4.Soft Skills: We will prepare you for the work environment. It is not enough to have professional skills and to know the technical requirements of industry. You have to be able to fit in to a professional working environment. We teach you to look good, to write effectively, to listen and speak appropriately and to communicate at all levels.

Reasons for getting an MBA:

Common reasons include:
*career advancement within business sector.
* career change from one business field to another.
*career change into management or administrative position in another field (such as engineering, arts, nursing) .
*skill development and credibility enhancement for starting a business .
*specific career goal that prefers an MBA (such as investment banking).
*specific management training.
*higher salary potential.

Length of typical MBA program:
Two full academic years, plus an internship between the first and second years. Many schools have created more flexible, and part-time options to accommodate the schedules of working students.

Curriculum:
The traditional model consists of a first year of core general business classes and a second year of electives allowing specialization. Some schools offer a two-tier model, in which the core classes can be waived so that students can focus more on advanced classes. Some students with a business background can enter these programs in the second half. Also, there are both national and regional schools. National schools admit students from all over the U.S. They are more visible, offer more prestigious contacts, and are often more competitive. Regional schools recruit students from their geographic region and have strong ties with local employers. When researching programs, consider which is most important for you.
There is also an abundance of non-traditional programs. For example, some MBA students go to class for whole weekends while holding down a full-time job. Employers will sometimes fund the MBA program for select employees.

Entrance Requirements:

Academic Background...
MBA programs do not require a particular undergraduate degree. Only about half of MBA students nationwide have a business or economics degree. At UT-Austin’s McComb's School of Business, 36% of a recent year's entering class had business degrees, 15% had liberal arts degree, and 33% had technical or science degrees. Many programs require calculus or statistics as evidence of quantitative skills.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)...
This aptitude test includes verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections. It is a timed, computerized test. Scores range from 200 to 800, with 500 as an average score. At UT-Austin, an average GMAT score for those accepted to the program in 2007 was 673.
Work Experience...
Many schools require two to five years of work experience prior to admission. The more competitive schools may even require more. At UT-Austin, those accepted to the program had an average of five years prior work experience.

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