Applied Business Technology
Business Technology in the Connected World
Welcome to the Connected World, where Management Information System, Supply Chain Management, and Data Analytics meet.
The Applied Business Technology (ABT) program combines Management Information Systems (MIS), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Data Analytics. The program emphasizes the application of technology to business problem-solving by equipping students with the practical skills needed to successfully compete in a global, connected, and technology-driven world. ABT students develop technological agility and an understanding of the factors influencing managerial decisions, while driving innovation, and focus on the intersection of technology with people and business processes. ABT prepares leaders in business technology with the skills needed to compete in the connected world. There are two tracks for the ABT program: Management Information Systems (MIS) and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
Management Information Systems (MIS) focuses on leveraging technology for efficient business management and competitive advantage. Organizations need people who understand business, technology, and possess excellent communication skills. ABT majors with a focus in MIS will obtain skills in information systems and data management, delivery, and analysis. MIS topics such as database management, ERP, e-commerce, data networks, business modeling and other contemporary technologies will be explored. Additionally, students have the option to delve into the world of IT entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and machine learning. Upon completion students will be prepared to help businesses in managing information systems, technology innovation or being technology startup as a leader with both managerial communication skills and the technical agility required in business.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) track students will focus on gaining a better understanding of the methods and techniques needed to build and maintain resilient and sustainable service, production, and logistics systems. ABT majors with a focus in SCM will develop insights and skills that will leverage their talents in understanding and managing buyer and supplier relationships from a local and global perspectives, the role of sustainability, procurement, and logistics by analyzing data and trends. Upon completion, students will be prepared to design, develop, and implement sustainable improvements and proven best practices throughout their careers.
What We Offer
The Applied Business Technology (ABT) undergraduate program prepares students to be technologically flexible by developing strong technical, strategic, and communication skills.
- Program courses are taught by full-time faculty with extensive business experience, published academic research, and a global mindset.
- Courses include data and operations analysis projects that introduce students to real-world business opportunities with regional and national companies.
- Several courses include facility visits and research opportunities for undergraduates, including direct interactions with national and international Fortune 500 firms.
- Students learn analytic skills using software on multiple system platforms.
122 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
Business Core Requirements
- MA 125/106, Math
- EI 101, First Year Business Experience
- MS 100, Business Applications w/Excel
- ORG 215, Speech for Business
- AC 203, Introduction to Accounting
- EI 201, Real Business Experience I
- EC 231, Principles of Microeconomics
- LE 263, Legal Environment of Business
- MS 264, Business Statistics
- LE 264, Business Ethics
- MS 265, Information Technology
- AC 204, Introduction Accounting II
- EC 232, Principles of Macroeconomics
- FN 340, Corporate Finance
- MK 380, Introduction of Marketing
- MS 350, Operations Management
- MG 360, Organizational Behavior
- LE 365, Business Law I
- MS 365, Information Technology II
- MG 490, Strategy Capstone
University Electives (12 hours)
LAS Electives (6 hours)
Career Development Requirements
- LSB 101, Professional & Career Development 1
- LSB 102, Professional & Career Development 2
- LSB 201, Professional & Career Development 3
- LSB 202, Professional & Career Development 4
- LSB 301, Professional & Career Development 5
- LSB 302, Professional & Career Development 6
- LSB 401, Internship I
- LSB 402, Internship II
Major Courses
- SE 132, Intro to Python Programming
- MS 372, Database Design
- MS 466, Capstone: Applied Case with System Analysis & Project Management
- MS Electives (6 hours)
University Core Requirements
- FYS 101/102, First Year Seminar
- GHS (6 hours), Global & Historical Studies
- PCA, Perspective in Creative Arts
- PWB, Physical Well Being
- NW, Natural World
- TI, Texts & Ideas
ABT VS. COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science focuses on the internal workings of technology and on improving technology itself through the implementation of algorithms. ABT focuses on how people, business processes, and technology can be leveraged and better shared to meet an organization’s goals. Computer Science answers the question, “How can we make technology work?”, whereas ABT answers the question, “How can we help businesses to use technology to solve problems and make better decisions?”