Overview
The Master of Science in Business Technology at Miami Herbert Business School will provide students a formal and strong training in the technologies and methods used today in the development and execution of corporate digital strategies. The topics covered in the degree program will include Python programming; data base theory and practice, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and distributed systems.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of the required conditions as well as the required documents for your application for admission.
- Completed application for admission submitted through BusinessCAS.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to BusinessCAS.
- International applicants must have their educational credentials from institutions outside of the United States verified by an approved international credentialing evaluation service such as World Education Services to confirm degree equivalency and GPA calculation.
- Personal statement (up to 600 words) and a short-essay response to the program-related question in BusinessCAS.
- A current resume outlining your professional and academic achievements.
- At least one letter of recommendation is required. Up to three may be submitted.
- Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS and TOEFL score report – A valid score (less than 2 years old) is required as proof of English proficiency for international applicants who did not receive a degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is the primary language. The following minimum score is required for admission to a graduate business degree program.
- TOEFL - 94 or above Institution code: 5815
- IELTS - 7.0 or above Institution code: 4861
- DET – 125 or above
- If you do not yet have a TOEFL or IELTS score (international candidates only), you may complete and submit your application prior to taking the exam by indicating your approximate date within the Standardized Tests tab in the Academic History section. Select “Add Test Score” by the relevant test, then indicate that you have not yet taken the exam and add your estimated test date in the section provided.
We encourage candidates to upload unofficial transcripts and test scores (if required) with their BusinessCAS application in order to expedite the review of their file while official documents are processed.
QUESTIONS?
Connect with Miami Herbert Business School’s graduate enrollment advisors at (305) 284-2510, by email at mba@miami.edu, or visit the Miami Herbert Business School website.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BTE 601 | Python Programming | 3 |
| BTE 609 | Artificial Intelligence for Business | 3 |
| BTE 611 | Blockchain and the Internet of Value | 3 |
| BTE 612 | Cloud Technologies | 3 |
| BTE 621 | Management of Digital Transformation | 3 |
| BTE 623 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| BTE 635 | Cybersecurity | 3 |
| BTE 646 | Product Management in the Digital Age | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Launching a High Tech Venture | ||
| Managing Smart Contracts | ||
| Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques | ||
| Intellectual Property Law and Innovation | ||
| Capstone | ||
| BTE 652 | Business Technology Capstone (Business Technology Capstone) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
Plan of Study
Current plan: Two intakes Spring/Fall
The Online Business Technology is a lock-step curriculum. However, the course sequence may be subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| Term 1 | ||
| BTE 601 | Python Programming | 3 |
| BTE 621 | Management of Digital Transformation | 3 |
| Term 2 | ||
| BTE 609 | Artificial Intelligence for Business | 3 |
| BTE 646 | Product Management in the Digital Age | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| BTE 611 | Blockchain and the Internet of Value | 3 |
| BTE 623 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| Term 2 | ||
| BTE 635 | Cybersecurity | 3 |
| BTE 612 | Cloud Technologies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BTE 652 | Business Technology Capstone | 2 |
| Electives (select 2 out of 4) | 6 | |
| Launching a High Tech Venture | ||
| Managing Smart Contracts | ||
| Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques | ||
| Intellectual Property Law and Innovation | ||
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
Mission
The Master of Science in Business Technology aims to address the high demand for a Master’s degree in digital technology related business. • Provide a rigorous blend of technology and business focused graduate education to those pursuing a degree in business technology and information systems management. • Educate students in the underlying technologies upon which companies currently rely, new technologies, technology innovation, and understand the associated management issues surrounding the productive value generation through technology.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to use rigorous, data-driven methods to understand the business cases of technology in the enterprise.
- Students will understand the use of technology in problem solving.
- Students will demonstrate written and oral communication skills and critical thinking needed to succeed in business technology-related professions.
