Athabasca University Centre for Innovative Management Executive MBA in Information Technology Management

Athabasca University Centre for Innovative Management

Executive MBA in Information Technology Management

St. Albert, Canada

EMBA

English

Full time

Sep 2026

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About : The Executive MBA in Information Technology Management is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills while gaining a strong foundation in IT management. This 18-month program combines advanced business theories with practical IT applications, equipping students with the tools to succeed in tech-driven environments. It includes core business courses alongside specialized IT management courses.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue positions such as IT Director, Chief Information Officer (CIO), or IT Project Manager. Other career paths include consulting, business analysis, and technology management roles within diverse industries.

Today's IT leader knows that it takes more than analytical skills and technical acumen to succeed in the world of business. It takes a keen understanding of the big picture, and how IT can be harnessed to deliver core business objectives.

There is a dramatic and immediate need for executives and IT managers who not only understand the strategic use of IT, but also have a strong business orientation and well developed leadership, communications and management skills. That's where our MBA in IT Management can help.

Our Executive MBA in Information Technology Management will enable you to

- understand the convergence of business and IT, and the impact of the digital economy on your organization

- lead and motivate others by effectively communicating the critical role of IT in enabling organizational strategy, achieving organizational goals, and delivering competitive advantage

- establish performance metrics and accountability measures to report IT results and accomplishments

- understand critical issues related to successfully managing IT projects

- effectively lead and manage IT-related change through a keen understanding of organizational and human impacts

Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills. Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.

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