b'MBA-Information Technology SpecializationWith increasing interdependence of technology and business, an MBA-IT has emerged to help professionals with strong technical skills build business knowledge.The addition of an Information Technology specialization to Franklins accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) program equips students to excel in roles that require expertise in both business and technology. The MBA-IT features core business fundamentals with immersion in database management, information security and IT-project management. Through seven 6-week MBA courses, students experience the practical, hands-on curriculum and real-world projects, essential for success as a Master of Science in Nursing- leader or manager. Three additional 12-week courses Nurse Educator and Nursein project management, information assurance and Educator Graduate Certificate database management comprise the IT specialization that complements the core MBA curriculum. Amid a growing nursing shortage that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects will continue until 2030, demand for jobs for nurse educators are expected B.S. Analyticsto increase by 15% through 2032.The Master of Nursing (MSN)-Nurse Educator and Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate programs exposeAs organizations strive to make more informed students to in-field best practices and evidence-based,and data-driven decisions, professionals who can and instructional methods. The CCNE-accreditedtranslate data into actionable insights continue to MSN, which can be completed in as few as 18 months,grow in demand. provides a strong foundation in clinical judgment, leadership and advocacy to prepare its students forWith a focus on real-world application, Franklins elevated roles and responsibilities in the increasinglyB.S. Analytics program provides opportunities for in-demand field of nursing education. A collaborationstudents to gain skills with industry-standard tools, between the Universitys School of Nursing andwhile building broad knowledge in fundamentals International Institute for Innovative Instruction, theincluding: statistics, ethics, communication, databases, program blends comprehensive advanced nursingprogramming, cybersecurity, analytics modeling, data theory and practice with industry-leading instructionvisualization and machine learning. Students can boost design strategies and techniques. their marketability by choosing from three focus areas: The Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate providesApplied Data Science, which is geared toward solving learners with the knowledge of instructional methodsreal-world challenges, specifically related to developing, and design needed to train nurses. The certificate,managing and optimizing data systems; Healthcare which can be completed in as few as 12 months,Analytics, which provides comprehensive training in acquaints learners with theories that formed andhealthcare management, informatics and systems; and influenced the field of instructional design, as well Business Analytics, which bridges the gap between as instruction systems, theories, models and technical teams and business stakeholders.systematic approaches. Learners have the opportunity to customize their certificates to specific learninggoals and career interests.Clocktower | Franklin News 05'