Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Information is the lifeblood of 21st century business, industry and government. This program addresses the growing global demand for managers who can provide Information Technology solutions that facilitate achievement of organizations’ strategic goals.

The Management Information Systems program is comprehensive in scope and interdisciplinary in format. Students acquire a thorough foundation in management functions — organizational behavior, human resources, finance, production, operations — as well as in information systems, technical project teams, systems engineering, telecommunications and networks. This blended, applied approach primes master’s degree candidates to direct technology projects, both large and small, in real-world business settings.

The Management Information Systems prepares students to assess corporate Information Technology needs and evaluate options for systems solutions. They learn how to perform cost-benefit analyses, determine operational impact and lead successful systems deployment. Courses are taught by faculty with a broad range of information specializations — from security to database systems required for “large data” applications to website programming — and by adjunct instructors who have experience with corporations such as CACI International Inc., the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Rand Corporation.