Master of Science in Business Technology (Online)

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 Miami Herbert Business School application portal.
• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to the application portal.
  • 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 the application portal.
• 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 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

Plan of Study

Regular (Full-Time) Track 

The Online Business Technology is a lock-step curriculum. However, the course sequence may be subject to change.

 Plan of Study

Professional (Part-Time) Track

The Online Business Technology is a lock-step curriculum. However, the course sequence may be subject to change.

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

1. Students will be able to use rigorous, data-driven methods to understand the business cases of technology in the enterprise.
2. Students will understand the use of technology in problem solving.
3. Students will demonstrate written and oral communication skills and critical thinking needed to succeed in business technology-related professions.