Concentration in Information Systems Management

The Information Systems Management concentration appeals to those who are committed to careers in information systems and who need management expertise. The program emphasizes both management principles and an understanding of the modern technical aspects of information systems in an organization. Graduates of the program have pursued careers in information systems management, information technology consulting, and network administration.

Degree Requirements (12 courses/39 credits)

There are seven required courses and five courses to be chosen from 14 possible electives. Students who study on a full-time basis complete the program in nine months beginning in September and graduating the following June. Part-time study is available with enrollment throughout the year.

The core curriculum includes:

• CIS 401 Information Systems for Management** (plus a 1 credit lab)
• CIS 413 The Economics of Information Management
• CIS 415 Business Process Analysis and Design (ECM 415)
• GBA 411 Framing and Analyzing Business Problems 1 (plus a 1-credit lab)
• GBA 412 Framing and Analyzing Business Problems 2
• MGC 401-3 Communicating Business Decisions (Modules I, II and III)
• OMG 402 Operations Management**
• STR 401 Managerial Economics (plus a 1 credit lab)

Plus five electives from the following:

• ACC 401 Corporate Financial Accounting
• CIS 440 Electronic Commerce Strategy (ECM 440)
• CIS 446 Financial Information Systems (FIN 446)
• FIN 402 Capital Budgeting and Corporate Objectives
• OMG 411 Supply Chain Management
• OMG 412 Service Management
• OMG 413 International Manufacturing and Service Strategy
• STR 403 The Economic Theory of Organizations

**The area coordinator may permit substitution of an advanced OMG or CIS course if the student has substantial work experience.