The technical means by which information is processed and the ethical concerns of managing people form the two pillars of most information management programs. Students graduating from these programs might expect greater opportunities in their chosen careers.

Working business professionals seeking positions with greater responsibility may study toward an Executive Master of Business Administration degree. EMBA programs typically combine theory and practice to ready students for leadership and management positions in the corporate world.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.