In today's world, information is the key to competition. Organizations' decisions based on good (accurate, relevant and timely) information lead to success. Information systems that use the latest technologies help organizations collect, process, manage and analyze good information. Examples of this might be seen every day when you get a prescription filled, go through the E-ZPass lane, go on Facebook or Twitter, or buy groceries and have your card swiped. Our MIT (Management of Information and Technology) major prepares you to be the Systems Analyst who manages and analyzes good information for the organization and becomes the bridge between the business and technology.<br><br>The 4 PLUS 1 Bachelors/MBA is a five year program, during which students will spend three years taking courses required for their chosen bachelor's degree program and in their fourth year, they will complete (along with required undergraduate program courses) 6 credits worth of graduate business (MBA) coursework that both satisfy undergraduate degree requirements and count toward achievement of the MBA degree.<br><br>In the fifth year, students will take the courses required for a General MBA, in a full-time format with graduate coursework. Students must apply for acceptance into the program in their junior year and will be admitted into the MBA program in their senior year if they meet the GPA requirement. Students who do not meet program requirements or who choose not to pursue the MBA by completing the remaining courses in year five will graduate with a Bachelor's degree. Students who complete the 5-year program will possess both a Bachelor's degree in their undergraduate discipline and an MBA degree.