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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Management Information Systems, MSMIS


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Program Structure

The Master of Science Degree in Management Information Systems is designed to build a bridge between technology and management. It does this by offering courses that will increase technical competence and promote effective management. Strengthening students’ analytical and critical thinking skills while sharpening their communications skills, the program focuses on preparing students to participate/supervise the development and implementation of effective information systems.

Foundational Requirements (5 courses, 15 hours)


The following courses must be completed with a grade of B- or better before taking core or elective courses. These courses may be waived with similar undergraduate coursework where a grade of B- or better was earned.

Students required to take three of the following foundational courses (excluding CSC 501 ) may waive one elective course. Students required to take four or more of the following foundational courses (excluding CSC 501 ) may waive up to two elective courses. All waivers require the MSMIS graduate program coordinator approval.

MIS Core (9 courses, 27 hours):


* Prerequisite courses are listed in the description of each course.

MIS Electives (1-3 courses, 3-9 hours)


Students choose courses in the following two areas in consultation with the program coordinator for the MSMIS program. At most two courses may be waived if the student has completed at least four foundational courses at the graduate level and earned a B or better.

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