Dual MS-MBA in Information Systems

The dual MS-MBA degree is designed for students that seek to have a deep technical knowledge in Information Systems (IS) as well as strong management skills and qualifications. A technical Master of Science degree coupled with an MBA provides a great mixture of education and creates a well-rounded employee. This joint degree will give Information Systems students strong business management skills to complement the Information Systems degree, accelerating their growth into management positions and opening up a more diverse selection of career choices. Students will earn two separate degrees master's degrees in this dual degree program.

This dual program offers an exceptional combination of management skills with deep and practical knowledge of the technical aspects of information systems. The MBA program is particularly suited for IT professionals, as it incorporates a unique blend of courses on management skills, technology and analytics skills, and human skills.

Students in this program benefit from close interaction with an internationally recognized faculty body with diverse educational and professional backgrounds in both programs within the School of Business, from the hybrid format of many classes, summer classes, and networking opportunities with alumni from both programs. 

Dual MS-MBA in Information Systems Degree Requirements

Core Courses

BIA 610Applied Analytics

3

MGT 612Leader Development

3

MGT 635Managerial Judgment and Decision-Making

3

MGT 641Marketing Management

3

MGT 663Discovering and Exploiting Entrepreneurial Opportunities

3

MGT 808Fundamentals of Consulting

0

MGT 809Industry Capstone Experience

3

FIN 515Financial Decision Making

3

MIS 637Data Analytics and Machine Learning

3

MIS 760Information Technology Strategy

3

MGT 609/PME 609Project Management Fundamentals

3

MIS 699Managing Emerging Information Technology

3

MIS 710Process Innovation and Management

3

MIS 730Integrating Information System Technologies

3

MIS 631Data Management

2

MIS 632Data Management LAB

1

FIN 523Financial Management

3

FIN 500Financial and Managerial Accounting

3

MGT 506Economics for Managers

3

MGT 808 is a 0-credit pre-requisite for MGT 809

Elective Courses

Students are required to take 4 electives (12 credits) of Information Systems (MIS) courses. Electives must be approved by an advisor.