Program Details
The MS-MIS online program requires the completion of 36 hours (12 courses) of coursework. These will be offered in a lockstep format. Each course will be taken in an eight-week term, allowing the student to focus exclusively on one course at a time. Courses in the curriculum offer a balance of technical, managerial, and strategic foci.
Curriculum
Two required on-campus experiences will occur early in each fall semester. These sessions will provide orientation material for the first year and career development, networking, and capstone course preparations for the second year.
Students may earn the Online Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) degree by completing the courses below.
Core Courses (Credit Hours):
- ISTM 601 – Programming (Python)
- ISTM 615 – Database Management
- ISTM 610 – Network and Cloud Infrastructure
- ISTM 622 – Advanced Database Management
- ISTM 682 – Data Analytics Platforms
- ISTM 650 – Data Mining
- ISTM 637 – Data Warehousing
- ISTM 630 – MIS Project Management
- ISTM 680 – Human-Computer Interaction for MIS
- ISTM 635 – Business Information Security
- ISTM 645 – IT Security Controls
- ISTM 643 – Corporate Information Planning
Prerequisites
The Flex Online MS MIS program is designed for students with an academic background in Information Systems or Computer Science, or work experience in information technology. We do not require any prerequisite courses.
Certificates
Two graduate certificates will be earned as part of the Flex Online MS-MIS program. The Data Management Certificate will be earned after the completion of the first four courses in the program and the Technical Development Management Certificate will be earned after completing the next four courses in the program. Both of these certificates are available only for Flex Online MS-MIS students.
Admissions
The MS-MIS program is designed for students with information systems backgrounds as well as for those with undergraduate degrees in business, engineering, science, math or other analytically oriented majors. Holding an accredited baccalaureate degree of at least four (4) years from a college, institution, or university of recognized standing, or its equivalent, guarantees consideration for admission. Prior relevant work experience is not required but is viewed favorably.
We utilize a holistic approach in evaluating applicant credentials. We consider an applicant’s entire application package when evaluating credentials, including previous degree(s) and GPA(s), GRE or GMAT scores (if taken), previous work experience, letters of recommendation, and essay responses.
International applicants are required to meet the admissions standards of Mays Business School for English language proficiency:
- IELTS – minimum score of 6.0
- TOEFL – minimum score of 600 paper-based; 250 computer-based; or 100 Internet-based
The IELTS or TOEFL requirement will be waived for applicants meeting one of the following criteria:
- score of ≥ 146 on the GRE verbal section
- score of ≥ 22 on the GMAT verbal section
- by receiving a baccalaureate degree with all four year of attendance at a U.S. college or university
Holding an accredited baccalaureate degree of at least four (4) years from a college, institution, or university of recognized standing guarantees consideration for admission.
