UMHB Online Graduate Catalog

College of College of Business

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Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.)

Purpose of the Program The Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.) degree is designed to provide a specialized graduate education for information systems professionals. The M.S. in Information Systems will provide knowledge needed to be succeed in information systems management in industry and government in general and, more specifically, software development, implementation, and administration. Length of Program The program consists of 36 graduate semester hours. It may be completed in 24 months by a part-time student with an undergraduate information systems or related degree. Classes are offered in the evening in two 8-week sessions each semester. Most students complete their M.S.I.S. in 2 years by attending night classes on a part-time basis while continuing their full-time employment. Prerequisites Students seeking admission to this program will be required to have either an undergraduate degree in Information Systems or an undergraduate degree in another major with adequate relevant work experience. Individual graduate course descriptions specify any prerequisite undergraduate and/or graduate course(s) that must be completed before that specific graduate course can be taken. Graduation Requirements - A G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher for all M.S. courses must be earned. - An integrated systems management practicum (BCIS 6290) must be satisfactorily completed during the student's final semester. - All M.S. courses and the integrated systems management practicum must be successfully completed within 5 years of starting the M.S. program.

M.S.I.S. Required Courses

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