Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
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Program Objective
The objective of the MSIS program of study is to prepare the graduate to assume a senior staff position or management position in the information systems field, or simply to become a MIS professional. Where the undergraduate programs readies the graduate to become a programmer-analyst, telecommunication administrator, or apprentice database administrator, the masters program graduate should be prepared to manage such a group of people. You should understand the need for information technology as well as having the skill to plan for, create, and implement it.
The required courses in the program will give you the skills to understand and create computer-based systems. The additional courses give you the understanding of the use of information technology to implement business vision, take advantage of opportunity, and to gain a competitive advantage in a global economy.
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Curriculum
Students entering the MSIS program without an undergraduate degree in business will likely be required to complete a series of foundation courses in accounting, economics, finance, management, statistics, and marketing. Certain undergraduate courses taken by a student can be used to waive these foundation courses.
In addition to any required foundation courses, MSIS students must possess knowledge of programming or take two programming courses at Auburn.
A minimum of 30 hours beyond the foundation core is required for the MSIS degree, though more hours may be necessary for some students to compensate for any deficiencies. Each student will complete an application project, in lieu of the MS program thesis, which must be approved by the student's advisory committee. Evidence of completion of the project will entail registration and successful completion of a minimum of 3 credit hours of ISMN7900 Special Problems with a grade of "B" or better.
Auburn's program is an "open" one in which students are allowed to take classes relevant to their interests and field of study, as approved by their faculty committee.
In addition to the above requirements, MSIS students must complete the following ISMN course:
- ISMN 7980 - MIS Project
The following courses are also offered for MSMIS students, at various times:
- ISMN 7890 - Information Resource Management
- ISMN 6040 - Advanced Business Data Communications
- ISMN 6650 - Advanced Object-Oriented and Internet Programming
- ISMN 6675 - Electronic Commerce
- ISMN 6685 - Advanced Database Administration and Development
- ISMN 7020 - Management of Business Data Communications and Networks
- ISMN 7140 - The Management of End User Computing
- ISMN 7160 - Strategic Management of Innovation and Technology
- ISMN 7250 - Competitive Manufacturing Enterprises
- ISMN 7350 - Competitive Service Enterprises
- ISMN 7360 - Integrating Theory and Practice for Technology Managers
- ISMN 7660 - Information Systems Analysis and Design
- ISMN 7380 - Integrating Information Technologies to Provide Competitive Advantage
- ISMN 7830 - Advanced Data Base Management
- ISMN 7870 - Expert Systems in Business
- ISMN 7880 - Advanced MIS and Decision Support Systems
Students wishing to concentrate in the Management of Information Technology (MoIT) should take the following:
- ISMN 7160 - Strategic Management of Innovation and Technology (MoT Section)
- ISMN 7380 - Integrating Information Technologies to Provide Competitive Advantage
- ISMN 7500 - Seminar in Management (of Technology)
Foundation Courses for Master of Science Degree in Information Systems
Prior to starting the program, student must have an adequate background in quantitative methods and fundamentals of business education. These requirements can be met through successful completion of coursework in the following subject areas: Accounting, Calculus, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing and Statistics.
In lieu of completing undergraduate courses in each of these fields, students can pass a competency examination administered through the MBA office.
For more information, please contact:
Graduate Programs Officer
Department of Management
Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5241
Email: gradcor@auburn.edu
Phone: 334.844.6544
Fax: 334.844.5159
