| Master of Science in Information Systems |
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Program Mission
The MSIS program at MSU is prepares students to become information systems
professionals who can successfully develop, acquire, and integrate information
technology across levels and functions of a firm in the continually
changing global business environment by:
- Equipping students with critical technical skills
- Strengthening communication skills
- Enhancing the students' understanding of business functions/operations
- Developing professional attitudes
- Enhancing the students' understanding of the link between an organization
and information technology
Course Requirements
Students must complete minimum of 30 hours of course work at the graduate
level. No more than 9 hours may be below the 8000 level. The MSIS degree
includes 17 hours of required BIS courses and at least 2 BIS electives,
plus free electives. Three hours of programming courses must be completed
either before or in conjunction with the following:
Required Courses:
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Hours |
| BIS |
8112 |
Management of Information Technology and Systems |
2 |
| BIS |
8213 |
Advanced Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
| BIS |
8313 |
Advanced Database Design Administration |
3 |
| BIS |
8513 |
Business Telecommunications |
3 |
| BIS |
8613 |
MIS Administration |
3 |
| BIS |
8753 |
Information Systems Collaborative Project |
3 |
BIS Elective Courses:
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Hours |
| BIS |
6113 |
BIS Security Management |
3 |
| BIS |
6513 |
Microcomputers/Networks |
3 |
| BIS |
6523 |
Advanced Languages II |
3 |
| BIS |
6533 |
Decision Support Systems |
3 |
| Note: Students must take at least two of the above
BIS electives. The remaining hours may be selected from courses
either inside or outside the College of Business and Industry
with the approval of the student's major professor. In addition,
elective hours must be approved by the student's major professor. |
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the MSIS Program should hold a bachelor's degree from
a fully-recognized four-year institution of higher learning that enjoys
unconditional accreditation by appropriate regional accrediting agencies.
All general requirements stated in the Graduate Bulletin must be met.
Applicants for the MSIS Program must have a grade-point average of
3.00/4.00 or higher over the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
and a minimum score of 500 on the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission
Test). When a student is deficient in one of the criteria cited, the
student's application may still be considered based on the strength
of other materials contained in the student's application. However,
reasonable minimum levels must be achieved in both the applicant's GPA
and GMAT scores.
International applicants not holding degrees from U.S. institutions
must submit with their applications a Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) report, from a test administered within the last two years,
of 575 or higher, in order to be considered for regular admission.
In addition, students must complete the prerequisite courses listed
below or have equivalent undergraduate credit. We now offer graduate
survey courses in place of most undergraduate prerequisites. These are
especially designed for non-business undergraduates and may be taken
before or during the MSIS program.
| Course Number |
Foundation Course |
Replaces these prerequisites: |
| ACC 8303 |
Survey of Accounting |
Principles of Financial Acc. & Principles of Managerial Acc. |
| BQA 8443 |
Survey of Statistics |
Business Statistical Methods I & II |
| MGT 8063 |
Survey of Management |
Principles of Management & Production Management |
| EC 8043 |
Survey of Economics |
Principles of Macroeconomics & Principles of Microeconomics |
| FIN 8052 |
Survey of Finance |
Financial Management |
| MKT 8072 |
Survey of Marketing |
Principles of Marketing |
| Computer Course |
Any computer course |
Computer Course |
Unclassified Admission
Unclassified admission is available to students through the Office of
Graduate Studies for those desiring graduate-level study for purposes
other than an advanced degree. Only nine semester hours of credit earned
while unclassified may subsequently be applied to a degree program in
business.
Applicants opting for unclassified admission must have a minimum undergraduate
grade-point average of 3.00 out of a possible 4.00. The above admission
requirements must be met (including completion of the GMAT with a 500
or higher) before full admission into the program.
Transfer Credit
Up to six hours of graduate transfer credits may be accepted toward
fulfilling the requirements for the master's degree, provided the credits
have been earned in a recognized institution and are considered pertinent
to the student's graduate program. These credits are considered part
of the student's program and must adhere to the six-year time limit
restriction. Please note, however, that "C" grades are not
acceptable, nor are extension credits from other institutions.
Contact
Students planning to pursue an MSIS degree or desiring more information
about the program should contact the Office
of Graduate Studies in Business. |
