MA/MS in Management Information Systems and Services

This master's degree is a graduate program in managing information systems. Its subject matter runs from analytics and IT strategy to security, knowledge and project management, systems design, business intelligence and telecommunications. The program is organized in phases. A prerequisite phase checks readiness, requiring prior coursework in statistics or MBA math. The first phase covers the business functions and the essential IT skills managers rely on. Applications are submitted through the BusinessCAS partner site. The university is accredited and belongs to the Minnesota State system. Applications are handled through a partner service, with separate windows for fall or spring starts and for summer or fall starts. Faculty and advisors support enrolled students, and anyone considering the program can ask for more information before applying.