Concentration in Information Systems Management

Foundation Courses

The foundation courses consist of twelve (12) hours of graduate-level courses - four 3 credit hour courses.  The foundation courses should be completed with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Some or all the foundation courses may be waived for students with appropriate prior course work.  The following comprise the foundation courses:

• BUSG 5100 - Essentials of Marketing and Management for MBA (3)
• ECON 5015 - Survey of Economics for MBA (3)
• STQM 5050 - Foundation of Quantitative Methods (3)
• FIN 5050 - Foundation of Finance and Accounting (3)

MBA Core - 24 hours

The core courses are the heart of the MBA program. They focus on organizational decision making, behavioral factors impacting decision making, and the environment in which the organization functions. The graduate management core is composed of the following courses:

• ACCT 5510 - Managerial Accounting (3)
• CIS 5520 - Management Information Systems (3)
• DSC 5200 - Managerial Statistics (3)
• DSC 5530 - Productions and Systems Management (3)
• ECON 5540 - Economic Analysis (3)
• FIN 5550 - Financial Policies (3)
• MGT 5560 - Behavioral and Management Theory and Analysis (3)
• MKT 5570 - Marketing Strategy (3)

MBA Capstone

• MGT 5565 - Management Strategy and Policy Analysis (3)  

Information Systems Management (12 hours required)

The Information Systems Management (ISM) concentration prepares students to become future-ready business leaders by equipping them with a robust understanding of technology, data systems, and digital infrastructure. This concentration bridges the gap between business strategy and IT, empowering students to evaluate, implement, and lead technology-driven initiatives across various industries. Through coursework in enterprise systems, data management, and emerging technologies, students learn to drive innovation, streamline operations, and make informed strategic decisions. By mastering key methodologies such as business process management, systems development life cycle, and business intelligence, students are positioned to lead digital transformation and operational excellence in an increasingly data-driven economy.

• CSEC 5000 - Cybersecurity Technology and Management (3)
• ISM 5440 - Applied Database Systems for Managers (3)
• CIS 5620 - Project Management (3)
• ISM 5630 - Information Systems Management Special Topics (3)