Master's Degree in Information Systems: Academics

The Full Time MIS Program

Employers around the world want to recruit and retain people who can assume technology leadership roles in these rapidly changing times.  The 30 hour MIS program is designed to provide hands-on exposure to industry tools that are being used in companies worldwide. 

 

Full Time MIS Curriculum Credit Hours
Core Courses-required for all concentrations 9 hours
  • Seminar in Systems Development
  • Data Management Systems
  • Management of Information Technology
Areas of Concentration (choose one) 15 hours
  • Information Technology Management
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management
  • Enterprise Systems (ES) Management
  • Software Engineering Management
Electives (advisor approval) 6 hours
TOTAL 30 hours

The Part Time Professional MIS Program

The Professional MIS program is designed for working professionals interested in moving into leadership roles within their organizations.  The 30 hour program is completed over the course of 2 years with students taking 6 hours each semester.

 

The Professional MIS Curriculum Credit Hours
Fall - Year 1 6 hours
  • Seminar in Systems Development
  • Data Management Systems
Spring - Year 1 6 hours
  • Decision Support Systems
  • E-Business Development
Summer - Year 1 6 hours
  • ERP Fundamentals
  • Global IS
Fall - Year 2 6 hours
  • Seminar in Business Intelligence
  • Concentration Elective (ES or ERP)
Spring - Year 2 6 hours
  • Management of Information Technology Seminar
  • Concentration Elective (ES or ERP)
TOTAL 30 hours
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