Todays competitive business environment requires technologies that provide the strategic edge to build market share and that enable business operations to run at maximum efficiency. The information systems majors provide the technical and managerial skills that support these goals. Two degree programs are offered: the Master of Business Administration in information systems and the Master of Science in Business Information Systems.
The MBA is a broad-based business program, offering the student a spectrum of general business courses. The four course major in information systems provides students with the concepts, strategies, and techniques necessary for this dynamic field. The program focuses on technologies, such as database management systems and telecommunications, as well as IT management and strategy in areas such as information technology in the financial markets and e-business.
Courses in Major (13.5 credits)
"Flexible core" course required for Information Systems majors* | ||
| Information Systems for Managers II ? Managing and Harnessing Technology* | 1.5 credits | |
| Information Technologies Courses (6 credits) Choose two of the following: | ||
| Principles of Database Management Systems | 3 credits | |
| Networks and Telecommunications | 3 credits | |
| E-Business Principles and Technologies** | 3 credits | |
| Business Modeling with Spreadsheets | 3 credits | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 3 credits | |
| Systems Analysis and Design | 3 credits | |
| Risk Management Systems** | 3 credits | |
| Information Systems Development Project | 3 credits | |
| Special Topics in Information Technologies | 3 credits | |
Information Systems Strategy Courses (6 credits) Choose two of the following: | ||
| Globalization and Technology | 3 credits | |
| Sustainablility and IT | 3 credits | |
| E-Business Principles and Technologies** | 3 credits | |
| Information Technology in Financial Markets | 3 credits | |
| Risk Management Systems** | ||
| Integrating Information Technology and Business Processes | 3 credits | |
| Special Topics in Information Systems Strategy | 3 credits | |
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*CIS 9002 will apply towards the maximum 18 credits students can take in their MBA major. Note: the flexible core course requirement applies to the curriculum for students admitted in fall 2011 or later, or students admitted prior to fall 2011 who have elected to complete the MBA under the new curriculum. **Course may be used as either an "Information Technologies" course or an "Information Systems Strategy" course. | ||