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Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS)

• MSMIS Curriculum
• Courses
  • Foundation
  • Core
  • Electives

The MSMIS program includes study in the fields of computer science, information science and management, and it is designed to prepare students who have worked or are already working in the information systems field for positions of project leadership or IT management. It is assumed that students have mastered basic computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing and file management proficiency prior to their matriculation into the MSMIS program.

MSMIS Curriculum

A candidate for the MSMIS degree will normally need to complete 11 to 17 courses. The total number depends on the candidate’s undergraduate coursework, academic performance and GRE or GMAT test score. In addition to course waivers, students who have successfully completed relevant course work at another accredited graduate program may request to have two courses (maximum of six credits) transferred and applied toward degree requirements.

Courses

 

Foundation Courses (6)
GSB 611	Economics for Managers
GSB 612	Financial Accounting
GSB 613	Statistics
GBIS 710	Computer Programming
GBIS 722	Systems Analysis and Design
GBIS 725	Computer Networks

 

Core Courses (9)
GSB 615	Financial Management
GSB 626	Marketing
GSB 754	Managerial Communications
GBIS 739	IT Management
GBIS 741	Business Database Systems
GBIS 742	Computer Security Fundamentals
GBIS 744	LAN Administration
GBIS 747	Enterprise Systems and Project Management
GBIS 751	E-commerce and Web Application Development

 

Electives (2)
GSB 623	Corporate Social Responsibility
GSB 624	Organizational Analysis and Design
GSB 721	Entrepreneurship
GSB 723	Operations Management
GSB 751	Human Resource Management
GSB 775	Competitive Intelligence
GSB 785	Information Policy
GBIS 727	Decision Support Systems
GBIS 773	Data Mining for Business
GBIS 783	Master's Project
GBIS 786	Master's Practicum