MBA Business Technologies Concentration
The unprecedented speed with which technology transforms markets and economies has altered the way multinational organizations successfully compete. As the university that is synonymous with technology, Carnegie Mellon has been a key player in leading this trend.
Our students represent a new breed of leader, one who understands global issues and is able to appropriately take advantage of emerging trends and technologies via a deep understanding of the topic. Broadly encompassing an array of technical and managerial coursework as well as applied project experience, the Business Technologies concentration is aimed at preparing students for a career in solving business problems across different domains using data and technology.
Students are able to take advantage of a cross-campus academic experience through our MBA program as well as the School of Computer Science, the Software Engineering Institute, and the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. Some of the courses in this concentration include Technology Strategy, Modern Data Management, Data Mining, and Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy.
Course Spotlight: Technology Strategy
The Business Technologies concentration is ideal for students who plan to:
- Manage a technical team (e.g., data scientists, engineers) upon graduation
- Drive technology and data-driven solutions (e.g., machine learning & artificial intelligence)
- Pursue a career in technology-related consulting
- Pursue a career in tech companies