Business Technology is one of the newer programs of study within the School of Business. The program's rapid growth has reflected the growing need for teaching and research in the area of developing and managing computer-based information systems in administrative organizations. The program is based on the need to instruct future information technology (IT) professionals in a set of methodologies for managing information using digital information technology. The primary focus is on the problems of analyzing, designing, and managing information/decision systems.

Today’s business and government organizations rely heavily upon information management for efficient administration and management. Collection, storage, and retrieval of data by computers are involved in the wide range of business activities including daily operations, management decision-making, and long-range planning. As the dependence of management on business technology grows, so does the need for business technology specialists. The courses and degree programs are described below.

The Business Technology major is designed to provide the student with the key information technology and management skills needed in today’s business environment, plus a firm grounding in the primary business areas in which these skills will be applied. Graduates of the program may qualify for entry-level positions as systems and/or information analysts, information security specialists, consultants, user support analysts, programmers, or other information management positions.