Master of Science in Management Information Systems

Global Representation - Worldwide Opportunities

The Master of Science in Management Information Systems at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business provides a unique blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and project management skills integrating lean manufacturing principles.

The program includes 33 credits while the core consists of 18 credits of advanced coursework in information systems areas including database management, systems analysis, data communications, and systems development.  The core also includes specialized coursework in lean manufacturing along project courses that blend lean principles and systems development.  These core courses will provide you with a marketable systems background as well as lean management principles that will help prepare you to move into senior management and leadership positions.  Additional elective courses may also include classes from other disciplines including management, engineering, computer science, and instructional technology.   

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Enhance your undergraduate degree by earning a Master’s Degree with a 5-Star Career Outlook*
The Master of Science in Management Information Systems at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business provides a unique blend of technical knowledge, business acumen, and project management skills integrating lean manufacturing principles.

5-Star Career Outlook
According to a recent “Utah Jobs Outlook” published by the Utah Department of Workforce Services, MIS-related occupations including computer and information systems managers, database administrators, and computer systems analysts all received 5-star ratings. These 5-star occupations are projected to have the strongest employment outlook with high wages though 2016.

*http://jobs.utah.gov/opencms/wi/pubs/outlooks/state/joboutlook09.pdf

Real-World, Hands-On Classroom Environment
Advanced coursework includes information systems areas such as database management, systems analysis, data communications, and systems development. The core also includes specialized courses in lean manufacturing along with project courses that blend lean principles and systems development. These core courses will provide you with a systems background and lean management principles that prepare you to move into management and leadership positions.

Worldwide Program and Diverse Students
Our incoming graduate students include individuals from China, Dominican Republic, India, Hong Kong, Thailand, Brazil, Germany and the United States. Undergraduate degrees include Accounting, Business Management, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, German, Liberal Arts, Management Information Systems, and Sociology.