Prepare for a Career in IT with a Management Information Systems Master’s Degree
Marywood University’s Management Information Systems master’s degree prepares students to influence how organizations design, manage, and use information systems. This advanced program blends technical expertise with business strategy, equipping graduates for leadership roles in information systems and related technology-driven fields.
Designed for students seeking a flexible and career-focused Management Information Systems master’s, the program supports professionals pursuing advancement in IT management, systems analysis, and organizational leadership. Students earning a Master’s in Information Systems gain the skills needed to manage complex technology environments while aligning IT solutions with business goals.
As one of the forward-thinking IT schools online, Marywood offers flexibility in the design of the MIS curriculum, allowing students to tailor their IT degree to career interests and industry demands.
With employment in information systems management projected to grow faster than average, graduates of the Management Information Systems master’s degree are prepared to:
Strategically use, control, and implement information systems
Manage the storage, transmission, and analysis of organizational data
Prepare for managerial and leadership roles in IT and business environments
Select an MIS concentration through core program requirements
Complete advanced coursework within a chosen MIS concentration
Earn a degree built on 36 credits of business-focused coursework
Through Marywood's Student Government Association, graduates students are able to request $500 in funding per academic year to attend conferences and practice professional development.
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Operation Analysis and Management (Quantitative Methods)
3
BUS 590
Research Methodology
3
BUS 554
Policy Formulation and Strategy Management*
3
*must complete 24 grade credits prior to this course.
Core courses that are prerequisite to concentration courses must be completed prior to taking the concentration.
Area of Concentration (12 Credits - Select Four Courses)
Course Numbers
Course Names
Credit Hours
BUS 509
Leadership
3
BUS 510
Management Role of the Information Professional
3
BUS 513
Web-Based Marketing
3
BUS 514
Web-Based Systems Development
3
BUS 534
Business Intelligence
3
BUS 535
Data Mining and Warehousing
3
BUS 546
Managing the Organization in Marketspace
3
BUS 556
Business Venture and the Entrepreneur
3
BUS 562
Systems Analysis and Design: Industrial Problem Solving
3
BUS 563
Information Systems - Database Management
3
BUS 564
Accounting Information Systems
3
BUS 566
Telecom and Networking for Business Systems
3
BUS 569
Management of Technology
3
BUS 592
Web Application Design/Development
3
BUS 593
Business Information Security/Continuity
3
BUS 594
ERP Systems
3
Business Electives (9 Credits)
Select Three Courses in Consultation With Your Advisor
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Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE).
The Master of Science (MS) in Management Information Systems (IT) is accredited by the the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
