MS in Information Systems

Master of Science in Information Systems MSIS

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is designed for the individual who may not have an undergraduate Information Systems (IS) degree or related emphasis. It serves those market segments where an IS graduate degree is preferred: individuals entering systems positions; those who wish to teach computer applications and IS at community and four-year colleges; and those who will work with IS in areas such as hospital administration and law enforcement. The MSIS is designed to provide an IS education that is relevant to current career opportunities. The overall approach of the program focuses on careers involved in deploying computer technology to address the problems and opportunities of modern organizations. To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Information Systems program, a student must be admitted to the College of Graduate Studies. The study of MSIS involves a 30 graduate credit program that includes the following required courses. BIS BIS BIS BIS BIS 630 633 634 640 643 (3) (3) (3) (2) (2) Systems Analysis and Design Decision Support Systems Information Resources Management Essentials of Transaction Processing Systems Essentials of Database Management

Each student must complete a comprehensive examination and a thesis or scholarly project.

Students may follow one of two available areas of emphasis in the MSIS
(1) Enterprise Software OR

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(2) Custom Developed Software The Enterprise Software area of emphasis provides a specific focus in the SAP R/3 System Software.

Enterprise Software emphasis courses

BIS BIS BIS BIS BIS BIS 647 (3) Introduction to SAP R/3 Enterprise Software 630 (3) Systems Analysis and Design with Accelerated SAP Component 640 (2) Essentials of Transaction Processing Systems 643 (2) Essentials of Database Management with Oracle DBMS 697P (3) ABAP/4 Programming for SAP R/3 697C (3) SAP R/3 Configuration and Implementation

Custom Developed Software emphasis courses

BIS BIS BIS BIS BIS BIS 601 630 640 643 644 635 (3) (3) (2) (2) (2) (3) Management Information Systems Systems Analysis and Design Essentials of Transaction Processing Essentials of Database Management Decision Support for Management Business Systems Applications

Link to more information about the MSIS

For additional information contact:

Dr. Frank Andera Business Information Systems Department College of Business Administration Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 Phone: 517-774-3554 Fax: 517-774-3356 Email: frank.andera@cmich.edu

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