Program: Management Information Systems MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 02, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

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.

Required Core (12 credits)

MGS 607LEC - Technology and Innovation Management Credits: 3
MGS 613LEC - Database Mgmt Systems Credits: 3
MGS 614LEC - Systems Analysis & Design Credits: 3
MGS 616LEC - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3

Electives (18 credits)

Select 18 credits from:

MGS 601LEC - Enterprise Models Credits: 3
MGS 602LEC - Global IT Infrastructure Mgmt Credits: 3
MGS 610LEC - Digital Forensics Credits: 3
MGS 611LEC - Global Distribution Systems Credits: 3
MGS 617LEC - Spreadsheet and Statistical Programming for Business Credits: 3
MGS 618SEM - Sp Topics in Info Systems Credits: 1 - 6
MGS 623LEC - IT Process Quality Management Credits: 1.5
MGS 624LEC - Advanced IT Process Quality Management Credits: 1.5
MGS 625LEC - Management of IT Projects Credits: 3
MGS 628LEC - Data Visualization for Business Insights Credits: 3
MGS 632LEC - Seminar in Health Information Systems Credits: 3
MGS 634LEC - Integrative approaches to Healthcare Management Credits: 3
MGS 635LEC - Digital Product Management Credits: 3
MGS 639LEC - Cybersecurity, Privacy & Ethics Credits: 3
MGS 640LEC - IT Risk Management Credits: 1.5
MGS 641LEC - Advanced IT Risk Management Credits: 1.5
MGS 642LEC - IS Auditing for IT Managers Credits: 3
MGS 647TUT - Supervised Research Credits: 1 - 6
MGS 650LEC - Information Assurance Credits: 3
MGS 651LEC - Managing Computer Networks Credits: 3
MGS 653LEC - Social Network Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 655LEC - Distributed Computing and Big Data Technologies Credits: 3
MGS 657LEC - Online Analytical Processing: Data Warehousing Credits: 3
MGS 659LEC - Web Analytics and Optimization Techniques for eCommerce Credits: 3
MGS 662LEC - Optimization Methods for Machine Learning Credits: 3
MGS 670LEC - Health Care Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 686LEC - Technology Consulting for Social Impact Credits: 3
MGS 687LEC - Experiential IT Projects Credits: 3
MGS 696SEM - Management Systems Topics Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project (1 credit)

MGS 646SEM - MIS Project Guidance Credits: 1 or
MGS 649SEM - MS Practicum Credits: 1 - 6

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

Program Contact

School of Management
Office of Strategic Marketing and Enrollment Management
150 Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260
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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.