The information on this page is for students admitted to the MBA program PRIOR to June 2007. For those students admitted June 2007 (and thereafter), click here.

The field of management information systems encompasses the analysis, design, implementation, and management of information systems. Information systems help to control operations through transaction processing, and also support planning and decision making activities in all functional areas of an organization. Successful information system professionals need excellent communication skills (verbal and written), technical expertise in computer hardware and software systems, knowledge of the application domain, and the ability to work well with people.

CS 152L (Computer Programming Fundamentals for Computer Science Majors), MGMT 329 (Database Management Systems), and MGMT 459 (Systems Analysis & Design) are prerequisites for all concentration students. Students lacking prerquisites or waivers must complete undergraduate prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in any 600-level MIS courses. Students may petition the concentration advisor for prerequisite waivers based on equivalent coursework, professional training, or professional experience.

NEW! MBA Information Assurance Concentration
Students can pursue a MIS concentration and combine it with a concentration in Information Assurance (IA). Because of overlapping course requirements, students pursuing an Accounting or MIS concentration can typically complete a second concentration in IA with two or three additional courses. Students intending to pursue a dual concentration need to plan their studies in advance and coordinate the plan with both concentration advisors.

Visit the Information Assurance web site for more information about the concentration.

1. MGMT 522 is a prerequisite for all graduate marketing courses.
2. Both MGMT 580 and 581 should be taken before or concurrent to MGMT 489, 523, 584, 586, 587 and 588.
3. You are your own best advisor. You should know the requirements for graduation and how you are going to fulfill them. The Marketing Faculty and ASM MBA Advisor are available to assist you in planning your curriculum. You should seek advice prior to making important decisions.

The concentration requirements are 18 credit hours of graduate MIS courses. Students may choose from among the following courses: MGMT 437, MGMT 630, MGMT 631, MGMT 632, MGMT 635, MGMT 636, MGMT 637, MGMT 638, and MGMT 639.

Students may also count courses from other departments (e.g., Computer Science) toward their concentration requirements if approved by the concentration advisor in advance. Each student is strongly encouraged to meet with the concentration advisor as early as possible in their degree program to plan a suitable program of study.

Additional information about the MBA-MIS Concentration can be found by clicking here...

MBA-MIS courses and prerequisites are scheduled as follows, subject to student demand and faculty availability:

Fall: MGMT 437, 459, 631, 632, 636, and 637
Spring: MGMT 329, 630, 635, 636, and 638

CS 152L is normally offered every semester including summer by the Computer Science department. MGMT 639 will be offered as faculty availability and student demand permit.