With the expanded use of information technology in all facets of business, including e-commerce, skilled professionals who possess both information technology and business expertise are in high demand. This information technology specialization is designed to help students develop the skills they need to leverage information technology to enhance business competitiveness, assess the impact of advances in technology on business, and interact effectively with executive management as a strategic business partner. Past students who chose this specialization are now pursuing management and senior-level positions in IT functions that require both information technology and business expertise.