Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Management Information Systems MS


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The Master of Science in Management Information Systems program, is available to those who have completed an undergraduate degree in business or technical fields. The program offers admission in the Summer only. The STEM designated Management Information Systems program empowers students with the latest tools to identify, assess, design and manage digital information and emerging technologies.  Students will learn how to strategically leverage technology to enable innovation, create new business opportunities and streamline operational efficiencies.  Industry professionals and leading researchers, will guide students as they acquire high demand kills, sought after by organizations throughout the world. Domain focus areas including digital product management, information security, risk management, enterprise architecture, technology consulting, e-business and technical program management allow student to choose a path that matches their individual career and life journeys. 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


1. Demonstrate proficiency in the concepts and practices related to the management of information systems.

  • Understand essential concepts and approaches involved in specification, design and implementation of applied information systems and their practical application.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of information systems.

2. Think critically and solve problems in unstructured environments.

  • Analyze how managerial and organizational issues influence the use of information systems in organizations.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to develop evidence-based recommendations and effectively communicate them to non-technical professionals.

3. Understand and appreciate ethical and social responsibility.

  • Understand how information technology and information systems artifacts affect privacy and security of end-users.
  • Illustrate the steps necessary to protect and preserve end-user privacy and security in compliance  with relevant regulations.

4. Communicate effectively.

  • Communicate professionally both in writing and when speaking.
  • Effectively use technology to analyze data, and to communicate results.

5. Function effectively in diverse and dynamic environments.

  • Integrate information systems and information technology with other business topics to analyze and recommend solutions to business problems.
  • Work effectively in teams.

Electives (18 credits)


Select 18 credits from:

Culminating Experience: Project (1 credit)


Total Credit Hours: 31


3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method


  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options


  • Full Time

Credits Required


  • 31 Hours

Time-To-Degree


  • 1 Year

Application Fee


  • $100

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

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