Management Masters Program

The Graduate School requires a minimum of 30 hours beyond the foundation core for students in the Management Information Systems students. Some students may need to take additional classes to compensate for any deficiencies. Make sure you have taken the prerequisites before registering for a course. If necessary, talk to the professor.

For the Master of Science in Information Systems degree, each student will complete an application project, in lieu of the Master of Science program thesis, which must be approved by the student's advisory committee. Evidence of the completion of the projection will entail registration and successful completion of a minimum of three credit hours of MNGT 7900, Special Problems, with a grade of a "B" or better.

The Graduate School offers one approved Masters Programs in the following area:

Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
The objective of the MSIS program of study is to prepare the graduate to assume a senior staff position or management position in the information systems field, to become a MIS professional. Where the undergraduate programs readies the graduate to become a programmer-analyst, telecommunication administrator, or apprentice database administrator, the masters program graduate should be prepared to manage such a group of people. You should understand the need for information technology as well as having the skill to plan for, create, and implement it. The required courses in the program will give you the skills to understand and create computer-based systems. The additional courses give you the understanding of the use of information technology to implement business vision, take advantage of opportunity, and to gain a competitive advantage in a global economy.

If you would like to apply please download, print out, and follow all of the directions inside the application below:

MSIS Application Form

MSIS Program Brochure - On Campus

MSIS Distance Learning Program Brochure(available only in the USA)

Students entering the MSIS program without an undergraduate degree in business will likely be required to complete a series of foundation courses in accounting, economics, finance, management, statistics, and marketing. Certain undergraduate courses taken by a student can be used to waive these foundation courses.

In addition to any required foundation courses, MSIS students must possess knowledge of programming or take two programming courses at Auburn.

A minimum of 30 hours beyond the foundation core is required for the MSIS degree, though more hours may be necessary for some students to compensate for any deficiencies. Each student will complete an application project, in lieu of the MS program thesis, which must be approved by the student's advisory committee. Evidence of completion of the project will entail registration and successful completion of a minimum of 3 credit hours of MNGT7900 Special Problems with a grade of "B" or better.

In addition to the above requirements, MSIS students must complete the following ISMN courses:

• MNGT 7830 - Advanced Data Base Management
• MNGT 7020 - Management of Business Data Communications and Networks
• MNGT 7660 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
• MNGT 7880 - Advanced MIS and Decision Support Systems
• MNGT 7890 - Information Resource Management
• MNGT 7980 - MIS Project

The following additional courses are recommended for MSIS students:

• MNGT 6040 - Advanced Business Data Communications
• MNGT 6650 - Advanced Object-Oriented and Internet Programming
• MNGT 6675 - Electronic Commerce
• MNGT 6685 - Advanced Database Administration and Development
• MNGT 7140 - The Management of End User Computing
• MNGT 7160 - Strategic Management of Innovation and Technology
• MNGT 7250 - Competitive Manufacturing Enterprises
• MNGT 7350 - Competitive Service Enterprises
• MNGT 7360 - Integrating Theory and Practice for Technology Managers
• MNGT 7380 - Integrating Information Technologies to Provide Competitive Advantage
• MNGT 7870 - Expert Systems in Business

Students wishing to concentrate in the Management of Information Technology (MoIT) should take the following:

• MNGT 7160 - Strategic Management of Innovation and Technology(MoT Section)
• MNGT 7380 - Integrating Information Technologies to Provide Competitive Advantage
• MNGT 7500 - Seminar in Management (of Technology)

Foundation Courses for Master of Science Degree in Information Systems
Prior to starting the program, student must have an adequate background in quantitative methods and fundamentals of business education. These requirements can be met through successful completion of coursework in the following subject areas: Accounting, Calculus, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing and Statistics.

In lieu of completing undergraduate courses in each of these fields, students can pass a competency examination administered through the MBA office.

For more information, please contact:

Violet Lett
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Department of Management
Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5241
Email: lettvio@auburn.edu
Phone: 334.844.6544
Fax: 334.844.5159

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