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 610 | Applied Analytics | 3 |
| MGT 612 | Leader Development | 3 |
| MGT 635 | Managerial Judgment and Decision-Making | 3 |
| MGT 641 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGT 663 | Discovering and Exploiting Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 3 |
| MGT 808 | Fundamentals of Consulting | 0 |
| MGT 809 | Industry Capstone Experience | 3 |
| FIN 515 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| MIS 637 | Data Analytics and Machine Learning | 3 |
| MIS 760 | Information Technology Strategy | 3 |
| MGT 609/PME 609 | Project Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| MIS 699 | Managing Emerging Information Technology | 3 |
| MIS 710 | Process Innovation and Management | 3 |
| MIS 730 | Integrating Information System Technologies | 3 |
| MIS 631 | Data Management | 1 |
| MIS 632 | Data Management LAB | 2 |
| FIN 523 | Financial Management | 3 |
| FIN 500 | Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 506 | Economics for Managers | 3 |
Elective Courses
Students are required to take 4 electives (12 credits) of Information Systems (MIS) courses. Electives must be approved by an advisor.