Master of Business Administration in Tech Leadership

This foundation course helps students to understand the practicality and relevance of economics and finance with a variety of illustrations and insights. Economics topics include classical vs modern economic thought; supply and demand; elasticity; competition and monopoly; inflation and unemployment. Finance topics include: the federal reserve system; FOMC and the money market; interest rates; financial structure; and investments decisions.

This foundation course teaches fundamental accounting procedures and the uses of accounting information. Topics include developing and understanding of the basic concepts that underpin financial accounting information; understanding the fundamentals of recording accounting information using the accounting equation, and familiarizing students with the four basic statements: balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, and statement of changes in retained earnings.

This foundation course prepares students for working in those courses that require the use of mathematics and/or statistics. The material includes an examination of four functions: a) linear, b) power, c) exponential and d) log. It also includes an introduction to calculus and basic descriptive and experiential statistics.

This course provides fundamental concepts and tools in accounting that business managers need to function managing financial resources of a company effectively and purposefully. Starting from basic concepts, including cash flow analysis, financial statement interpretation and ratio analysis, the course builds the foundation of knowledge and progresses toward more advanced topics such as capital budgeting, risk and returns, and various investment decision making techniques. The course concludes with discussion about how a company funds itself in short-term and long-term horizons, and how the capital market can help in such financing process utilizing case analysis.

In this course, students will focus on intra and entrepreneurship and how to also apply entrepreneurial skills in the corporate environment. Focus will be on students identifying their own leadership skills and how to shape these to intra and entrepreneurship activities. This course provides students with the knowledge and tools they need to launch a business so that it has the greatest chance for success. Students will learn step by step the process of turning an idea into a profitable finished product, either as an entrepreneur starting a new business venture, or as an intrapreneur taking direct responsibility within a large corporation.

Theoretical, managerial, and hands-on approaches to the study of computers and information technologies for problem solving and decision making. Topics include: business intelligence; Web 2.0, Web 3.0 and beyond; mobile and electronic commerce; search engine and social media analytics; information systems; system components and properties; and types of information useful to end users; strategic uses of computers and computer networks in organizations, to analyze systems, information flows, transaction processing, applications of database management; major trends; concepts, applications and technical alternatives in telecommunications. Students will work with standard applications software packages including Microsoft Office, spreadsheet applications, database management, graphics, as well as software specific to their respective areas of specialization.

Managerial economics is the application of economic theory and methodology to management decisions for the development, operations, and planning of the firm and non-profit organization. As effective managers, it is necessary to understand how economic variables, such as output, interest rates, unemployment, pricing, production efficiencies and exchange rates affect companies and organizations in arriving at optimal solutions for growth and profitability. Specifically, topics to be examined in this course are the evaluation of choices and alternatives, profit measurement, economic optimization, demand and supply estimation, profitability forecasting, production and competitive markets, competition, and long-term investment decisions.

This marketing course focuses on how to apply tools and techniques to delivering goods and services in a global economy as well as in a non-profit environment. Topics include consumer behavior; market research; product planning and development; pricing; advertising strategies; budgeting; personal selling; media cross-marketing; advertising regulation; strategic planning for international markets; special events and sales promotion; public relations and publicity.

Our system of commerce is fundamental to our structure as a nation. Every day we participate or encounter commercial transactions, be they as simple and obvious as the purchase of a cup of coffee, as subtle and passive as observing a television advertisement, or as interactive as ordering on-line a product produced half-a-world away. Intrinsic to this system of commerce are the regulations and laws that moderate how businesses operate. Knowing how the legal system interacts with business is key to a successful business. Just as important for the student/business owner is how to conduct transactions ethically within the legal system.

Drawing upon a review of the fundamentals of our legal system, this course will provide the student with an introduction to basic concepts of our system of jurisprudence, legal processes and procedures, the methods for establishing and ending business relationships, and the laws regulating our business transactions. Within each section we will explore ethical and legal considerations as the student learns how to conduct business in order to be successful, not just avoid legal issues.

This course provides fundamental concepts and tools in finance that business managers need to obtain in order to manage financial resources of a company effectively and purposefully. Starting from basic concepts, including cash flow analysis, financial statement interpretation and ratio analysis, the course builds the foundation of knowledge and progresses toward more advanced topics such as capital budgeting, risk and returns, and various investment decision-making techniques. Basic financial securities, namely equity and bonds, are discussed during the course along with valuation methods of such instruments. The course concludes with discussion about how a company funds itself in short-term and long-term horizons, and how the capital market can help in such a financing process utilizing case analysis. This course will require students to apply these tools in the planning and development of their Constructive Action projects.

This module reframes data as a strategic asset that enhances judgment and drives measurable business impact. Leaders gain exposure to data strategy and governance foundations while exploring business intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI-driven decision systems that convert information into actionable insight. Emphasis is placed on predictive and prescriptive thinking, effective data visualization, and executive dashboards that turn complexity into clarity. By aligning analytics with KPIs and performance goals, the module equips leaders to translate data into decision intelligence that supports confident, evidence-based execution and sustained operational excellence.

This module prepares leaders to navigate the ethical, regulatory, and governance challenges of rapid technological advancement. It integrates corporate governance for digital enterprises with responsible AI, ethical technology frameworks, and ESG-driven sustainability priorities, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and stakeholder value. Participants engage with data privacy, global compliance, and risk management as strategic enablers of trust rather than constraints. By aligning innovation with integrity and long-term impact, the module equips leaders to guide technology-driven growth that is both responsible and sustainable.

This module integrates innovation strategy, human-centered design, and agile execution to help leaders turn ideas into market-ready outcomes. Grounded in design thinking, lean startup methods, and rapid prototyping, it equips participants to manage innovation as a balanced portfolio while building fluency in agile, Scrum, and scaled frameworks. Equal emphasis is placed on leading cross-functional teams, embedding experimentation with accountability, and managing change during digital transformation. The result is the capability to orchestrate innovation ecosystems that accelerate go-to-market execution, strengthen collaboration, and sustain competitive advantage.

This module equips leaders with strategic frameworks to evaluate, adopt, and scale digital and emerging technologies as drivers of sustainable competitive advantage. Moving beyond trend awareness, it focuses on disciplined investment decisions, measurable ROI, and future-ready digital roadmaps across AI, automation, cloud, blockchain, IoT, and Industry 4.0 environments. Equal emphasis is placed on cybersecurity, digital risk, and governance, enabling leaders to balance innovation with resilience. By integrating technology, operations, and strategy, the module prepares participants to make informed decisions that convert disruption into scalable, long-term business value.