Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins
MBA in Information Systems
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* |
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| CIS 9002 | Information Systems for Managers II – Managing and Harnessing Technology* | 1.5 credits |
| Information Technologies Courses (6 credits) Choose two of the following: |
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| CIS 9340 | Principles of Database Management Systems | 3 credits |
| CIS 9350 | Networks and Telecommunications | 3 credits |
| CIS 9444 | E-Business Principles and Technologies** | 3 credits |
| CIS 9467 | Business Modeling with Spreadsheets | 3 credits |
| CIS 9480 | Information Technology Project Management | 3 credits |
| CIS 9490 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 credits |
| CIS 9556 | Risk Management Systems** | 3 credits |
| CIS 9590 | Information Systems Development Project |
3 credits |
| CIS 9771 | Special Topics in Information Technologies |
3 credits |
Information Systems Strategy Courses (6 credits) Choose two of the following: |
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| CIS 9230 | Globalization and Technology | 3 credits |
| CIS 9240 | Sustainablility and IT | 3 credits |
| CIS 9444 | E-Business Principles and Technologies** | 3 credits |
| CIS 9555 | Information Technology in Financial Markets | 3 credits |
| CIS 9556 | Risk Management Systems** | |
| CIS 9700 | Integrating Information Technology and Business Processes | 3 credits |
| CIS 9775 | Special Topics in Information Systems Strategy | 3 credits |
*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. |
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