The Master of Information Systems Management degree program is a pragmatic, problem-solving oriented program that combines information technology practices with business practices. Through our program, you'll develop better planning, management and technical abilities necessary for leading a thriving organization in today's complex, digital world.

One-Year Track

For applicants with over three years of professional work experience, the one-year, May to May program is designed to position you for a fast-track career as a business technologist. This extensive three semester program is professionally focused with the end-game being a superior job placement in "corporate America."

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The MISM degree requires you to demonstrate proficiency in technology management, IT Strategy, and fundamental business skills.

MISM One-Year Track Degree Requirements

• 180 units of coursework which is the equivalent of 15 semester-length courses are to be completed in three semesters.
• A team-based project course in your area of interest with an external client.
• An overall grade point average of 3.0.

MISM One-Year Track Course Requirements

The required courses are designed to build core competencies in integrating technology management with business expertise with courses ranging from Economic for IT to Object Oriented Programming in Java. As a student in the MISM program, you also have the flexibility to choose from a range of challenging elective courses designed to help you excel in an increasingly digital world.

Students in the one-year, 16-month and 21-month track complete the same course requirements as described below.

Course requirements include:

5 course equivalent in Technology and Technology Management:

• Distributed Systems
• Database Management
• Telecommunications Management
• Object Oriented Programming in Java
• Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• Digital Transformation

4 course equivalent in Organizational Management and Strategy:

• Organizational Design and Implementation
• Economic Analysis
• Financial Accounting
• Principles of Finance
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Statistics for IT Managers
• Professional Writing
• Professional Speaking

2 course equivalent in a Project Course:

• Information Systems Project

4 course equivalent:

• Electives or Specialization

Course Exemptions

If you have a strong background in any of the required courses, you can receive an exemption with permission of the instructor. Exempting a course doesn't reduce the required number of courses you must complete. However, you can add more elective courses to expand your knowledge base.

Technology Requirements

You'll also need a laptop during your enrollment period. Have your own or need to purchase one? Please read our technology requirements first.