The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) and the Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) are specialized master's degree programs usually offered in a university's College of Business and in integrated Information Science & Technology colleges in recent years. The MSIS degree is designed for those managing information technology, especially the information systems development process. The MSIS degree is functionally equivalent to a Master of Information Systems Management, which is one of several specialized master's degree programs recognized by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Contents
- Job Outlook
- US Universities Offering a Degree in MSMIS
- Canadian Universities Offering a Degree in MSIS
- References
A joint committee of Association for Information Systems (AIS) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) members develop a model curriculum for the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS). The most recent version of the MSIS Model Curriculum was published in 2006.
The course of study is concentrated around the Information Systems discipline. The core courses are (typically) Systems analysis, Systems design, Data Communications, Database design, and Project management.
Job Outlook
In regard to the job outlook for workers in this field, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has said, "Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 17 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. New applications of technology in the workplace will continue to drive demand for workers, fueling the need for more managers. To remain competitive, firms will continue to install sophisticated computer networks and set up more complex intranets and websites. They will need to adopt the most efficient software and systems and troubleshoot problems when they occur. Computer and information systems managers will be needed to oversee these functions."
U.S. News & World Report also recognizes the robust job opportunities in this field in their article 50 Best Careers for 2010, they state, "There seems to be no end to organizations' appetite for advanced or improved data communications technology. And E-commerce continues to increase the need for systems analysts."
US Universities Offering a Degree in MSMIS
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business
Aspen University - School of Information Technology
Auburn University - College of Business
Auburn University at Montgomery - College of Business
Baker College - Center for Graduate Studies
Baruch College - Zicklin School Of Business
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business
Bellevue University - College of Science and Technology
Boston University - School of Management
Brigham Young University - Marriott Business School
Brooklyn College - Computer and Information Science Department
California State University, Fullerton - Mihaylo College of Business and Economics
California State University, Los Angeles - College of Business and Economics
Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College
Central Michigan University - College of Business Administration
Claremont Graduate University - Center for Information Systems and Technology
Colorado State University - College of Business
Dakota State University - College of Business and Information Systems
DePaul University - College of Computing and Digital Media
DeSales University - Graduate Studies - Computer Science/Technology
Drexel University - College of Computing and Informatics
Duquesne University - Donahue Graduate School of Business
ECPI University - Computer and Information Science Department
Florida International University - Chapman Graduate School of Business
Florida State University - College of Business
Fordham University - Graduate School of Business
George Mason University - Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering
George Washington University - GW School of Business
Georgia State University - Robinson College of Business
Governors State University - College of Business and Public Administration
Hawaii Pacific University - Graduate School
Hofstra University - Zarb School of Business
Illinois State University - School of Information Technology
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Iowa State University - College of Business
Johns Hopkins University - Carey School of Business
Keiser University - Graduate School
Kennesaw State University - College of Science and Mathematics
Liberty University - School of Business
Loyola University Chicago - Graduate School of Business
Marist College - School of Computer Science & Mathematics
Marshall University-School of engineering
Metropolitan State University- MMIS Program, College of Management
Middle Tennessee State University - Department of Computer Information Systems
Minot State University - Graduate College of Business
Mississippi State University - Graduate College of Business
Missouri State University - College of Business Administration
Morehead State University - School of Business Administration
New Jersey Institute of Technology - College of Computing Sciences
New York University - Courant Institute/Stern School of Business
North Central College - Departments of Business and Computer Science
Northeastern University - College of Engineering
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
Northwestern University - McCormick School of Engineering
Northwestern University - School of Continuing Studies
Nova Southeastern University - Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences
Oklahoma State University - Spears School of Business
Pace University - Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
Penn State Harrisburg - School of Business Administration
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Information Technology and Web Science
Rutgers University - Rutgers Business School
Saint Edward's University - School of Business
San Diego State University - College of Business Administration
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business
Seattle Pacific University - School of Business and Economics
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - School of Business
Stevens Institute of Technology - Howe School of Technology Management
Stratford University - The School of IT and Management
Strayer University - The School of Information Systems and Technology
Syracuse University - School of Information Science
Temple University - Fox School of Business
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business
Trine University - Trine University
University at Albany, The State University of New York - College of Computing and Information
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - School of Management
University of Arizona - Eller College of Management
University of California, Berkeley - School of Information
University of Alabama in Huntsville - College of Business Administration
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - College of Business
University of Cincinnati - Carl H. Lindner College of Business
University of Colorado Denver - Business School
University of Houston–Clear Lake - School of Business
University of Houston–Victoria - School of Business Administration
University of Florida - Hough Graduate School of Business
University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Business Administration
University of Maine - College of Engineering
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - College of Business
University of Maryland, Baltimore County - College of Engineering and Information Technology
University of Mary Washington - College of Business
University of Memphis - Department of Management Information Systems
University of Michigan-Dearborn - College of Business
University of Missouri at Saint Louis - College of Business
University of Nebraska at Omaha - College of Information Science & Technology
University of Nevada, Reno - College of Business
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - College of Business
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - School of Information and Library Science
University of North Carolina Wilmington - Cameron School of Business and College of Arts and Sciences
University of North Texas - College of Information
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
University of Pittsburgh - School of Information Sciences
University of San Francisco - School of Business and Professional Studies
University of South Alabama - School of Computing
University of South Florida - College of Business
University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business Administration
University of Texas at Austin - iSchool
University of Texas at Dallas - Jindal School of Management
University of Utah - Eccles School of Business
University of Washington - Foster School of Business
Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business
Virginia International University - School of computer information systems
Walden University - M.S. in Information Systems/ M.S. in Information Technology/ M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - School of Business
Wright State University - Raj Soin College of Business
Canadian Universities Offering a Degree in MSIS
Athabasca University - School of Computing and Information systems
Queen's University - Smith School of Business