Camille S. | DM 2012
College of Business &
Information Technology
Camille S. | DM 2012
Dustin C. | MIS 2015
Designed to support the unique challenges of working adults pursuing new opportunities while managing professional and personal responsibilities, the College of Business and IT offers online education in fields like business, management, analytics and IT.
- The °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Business and Information Technology has over 700,000Ìýgraduates who have earned over 896,000Ìýdegrees and certificates in fields ranging from accounting to cybersecurity and data analytics.[1]
- Students can personalize their degrees by adding certificates in various business areas such as leadership.
Designed to support the unique challenges of working adults pursuing new opportunities while managing professional and personal responsibilities, the College of Business and IT offers online education in fields like business, management, analytics and IT.
- The °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Business and Information Technology has over 700,000Ìýgraduates who have earned over 896,000Ìýdegrees and certificates in fields ranging from accounting to cybersecurity and data analytics.
- Students can personalize their degrees by adding certificates in various business areas such as leadership.
A mission centered on supporting working adults
The College of Business and Information Technology (CBIT) provides innovative, industry-relevantÌýhigher education that prepares learners to be competent, responsible and ethical practitioners.
Programs connected to industry standards
Select IT programs align with select industry certification exams being offered by leading organizations, such as CompTIA and the International Council of E-commerce Consultants (EC-Council). Our programs were recognized by EC-Council from 2019 to 2025 for contributions to education in secure computing, network defense, ethical hacking and CISO-level leadership.
TechGuide Best Online Bachelor's in Data Science - 2026 Rankings
EC-Council Academia Partner of the Year 2024 & 2025
EC-Council Academia Circle of Excellence
Leadership with academic expertise and industry experience
Deans, College of Business and Information Technology
Kathryn Uhles, MIS, MSP
Dean | Joined UOPX: 2006
Uhles holds a Master of Information Systems and a Master of Science in Psychology from °®¶¹´«Ã½, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Arizona State University.
At the College of Business and IT, every program is built to provide an education that is applicable, relevant and aligned with today’s workforce demands.
Natalie Pratt, MED, MC, MBA
Associate Dean | Joined UOPX: 2014
Pratt holds a Master of Business Administration from °®¶¹´«Ã½, a Master of Counseling from Arizona State University, and a Master of Education and Cultural Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Ohio University.
J.L. Graff, EDD, MBA
Associate Dean | Joined UOPX: 2002
Dr. Graff holds a Doctor of Education, Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business from °®¶¹´«Ã½.
Lisa Paulson, MS
Assistant Dean of Operations and Faculty | Joined UOPX: 2004
Paulson holds a Master of Science in Information Management from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Montana Technological University.
Industry Advisory Council, College of Business and Information Technology
The CBIT Industry Advisory Council advises on a range of topics designed to advance the college and better serve our students, including informing the development of career-relevant curricula.
- Wesley Alvarez — Director of Academics, EC-Council
- Stephanie Benoit-Kurtz — Regional Director of Security and Security Consultant, Trace3
- Liza Buchanan — VP Marketing, Sunstate Equipment
- Anthony Buenger — Associate Director – Security Governance Leader, Ernst & Young
- Bob Collins — President, Lazer Logistics
- Michael Echols — VP Global Cybersecurity Strategy, Las Vegas Sands
- Allie Flath — Sr. Partner Account Manager, CertifID
- Stephanie Gloden — Product Area Leader Core Brokerage Platform Tech Modernization, Fidelity Investments
- Katy Kappler — Co-founder and CEO, InScribe
- Jennifer Mellor — Chief Innovation Officer, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
- Veena Nayak — VP Data Science Strategy & Solutions, °®¶¹´«Ã½
- Jeffery Rhymes — VP Global Technology Talent and Employee Experience, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Curriculum designed for real-world application
Our curriculum delivers career-focused learning through flexible online programs, AI-integrated courses and career-aligned pathways.
Earn career skills in weeks
Strengthen your professional profile with every 5 to 6 week course as you develop career-relevant skills for today’s workforce.
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Generative AI for the workforce
Discover how °®¶¹´«Ã½ integrates applied and ethical GenAI in higher education to support learning and develop knowledge in an AI-driven business and IT workforce.
Flexible learning on your time
Balance work, life and education with flexible online courses designed for busy professionals. Attend online class when it best fits your schedule.
Career-focused support
Gain career-relevant skills through curriculum shaped by labor market data, advisory councils and organizations like SHRM, EC-Council and AICPA for business and technology careers.
Research opportunities
Access doctoral student research opportunities through the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Research Hub, including business and IT research centers, active projects and publishing support.
Online degree pathways in business and IT
Flexible online business and IT programs support every stage of your career — from associate and bachelor’s degrees to master’s, doctoral programs, certificates and individual courses.
Faculty with real-world experience
Learn from practitioner faculty who are active professionals, industry contributors and experienced professionals — helping you connect what you learn to today’s business and IT careers.
Get to know our faculty
Dr. Renee Green
College of Business and IT
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Edward Spear
College of Business and IT
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Dr. Tina White Potter
College of Business and IT
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Dr. Mohammed J. Miah
College of Business and IT
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Dr. Stephanie Benoit-Kurtz
College of Business and IT
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Tony Buenger
College of Business and IT
Faculty scholarship and contributions to the business and IT fields
Recognizing the role and value that practitioner-scholars bring to the classroom, we encourage a culture of research, scholarship and professional currency among our faculty. We implemented a faculty scholarship model based on Boyer’s model that recognizes scholarship across four domains: discovery, application, integration, and teaching and learning.
- Discovery: building new knowledge through traditional forms of academic research
- Application: aiding society and professions in addressing problems
- Integration: interpreting the use of knowledge across disciplines
- Teaching and learning: studying and improving teaching models and practices to achieve optimal learning
In 2024, faculty from the College of Business and Information Technology were responsible for 20% of °®¶¹´«Ã½ faculty’s scholarly activity from our seven colleges. Here is a visual summary of the breadth of faculty scholarship activities our business and technology faculty pursued.
FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP BY COLLEGE
Business and Technology
Total: 401
Application: 171, Discovery: 45, Integration: 42, Teaching: 143
BY ACTIVITY TYPE
Presentation: 135, Publication: 61, Academic, Community or Professional: 143
What our business and IT alumni are saying
Learn from °®¶¹´«Ã½ business and IT alumni.
It seemed like everyone cared. I wasn’t just a number.
“I was able to use prior credits, alternative credits and tuition reimbursement to be able to further my education.â€Ìý
Tre (Herbert) D. | BSIT, 2023

The scholarship made my bachelor’s degree more affordable.
“What was most important was you didn’t have to compete for a scholarship. °®¶¹´«Ã½ had an even playing field.â€Ìý
LaToya D. | BSM, 2023

°®¶¹´«Ã½ isÌýbuilt for peopleÌýlike me.
“I was working full-time, and I was still able to enjoy time with the family, still able to go on dates with my wife, still able to go on family vacations.â€Ìý
Jared B. | MIS, 2023
My online MBA program allowed me to be the mother I wanted to be...
"...while continuing to be the professional I was and accomplishing a dream that I’ve had for several years.â€Ìý
Kristina M. | MBA, 2024
Build connections that support your career
Business and IT students can engage in student organizations that foster leadership, networking and career growth. Connect with a community that supports your academic and professional goals.
Build connections that support your career
Business and IT students can engage in student organizations that foster leadership, networking and career growth. Connect with a community that supports your academic and professional goals.
Business student organizations:
- Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
- Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Business student organizations:
- Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
- Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
IT student organizations:
- WiCyS Student Chapter
- Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society, Delta Sigma Chapter
IT student organizations:
- WiCyS Student Chapter
- Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society, Delta Sigma Chapter
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Online library for business and IT research
The °®¶¹´«Ã½ online University Library provides curated databases, academic resources and research tools tailored to business and IT students. Students access current industry information, find relevant sources and receive guidance from experienced research staff in a fully digital environment available anytime, anywhere.
Stephen P. | MBA 2022
Stephen P. | MBA 2022
Programmatic accreditation
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has accredited the following programs offered by the College of Business and Information Technology or the College of Doctoral Studies.
- Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Business
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Management
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Doctor of Management
- Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Fundamentals
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Business
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Management
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Doctor of Management
View the student achievement report (PDF) for the °®¶¹´«Ã½ ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
8101 College Blvd #100

Overland Park, KS 66210
°®¶¹´«Ã½ has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),Ìý,Ìý since 1978.
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