Master of Science (M.S.) in Management Information Systems
College: The Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts
Department: Business
Student Type: Graduate Semester
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)
The M.S. in Management information Systems is offered only in a cohort (blended delivery) model to international students in a joint partnership with the Shenyang Jianzhu University in Shenyang, China.
Information systems professionals face increasing challenges of providing reliable, accurate and timely information to meet the demands of society’s dependence on information technology.
The M.S. program in Management Information Systems at Benedictine University has been preparing professionals for rapid advances in technology, intense global competition and more complex business environments for more than 35 years.
The program is designed for professionals who understand the strategic value of information resources and the importance of managing these resources throughout an organization. Benedictine offers an innovative course of professional graduate study that integrates the body of knowledge in information technology with courses in accountancy, business analytics, finance, management and organizational behavior, marketing, and project management.
The program’s unique philosophy, integrative teaching methods, and commitment to individual development are the basis for the professional achievements of its graduates.
The educational approach of the program emphasizes practical application of various business management theories and technical tools to a variety of hypothetical and real-life information problems. Students gain an appreciation for the complexity of challenges associated with the management of information technology through group interaction, comprehensive projects, case analysis, research, and active participation in the sharing of individual experience. It is through this variety of teaching methods that students are prepared to be leaders in the 21st century.
Admission Requirements
Application for graduate admission
- $40 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended. Official electronic transcripts can be emailed to e-transcripts@ben.edu
- Official copy of GRE or GMAT test scores or completed test waiver form
- Two letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant’s professional or academic work, excluding family or personal friends
- A one- to two-page essay addressing educational and career goals
- Current résumé listing chronological work history
- Personal interview may be required prior to an admission decision
- Students who have completed any foreign postsecondary education (college, university, etc.) are required to submit an official credit evaluation. Students may request a report from any of the following evaluation companies, or any credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES): Educational Credential Evaluators (EP), Educational Perspectives (EP) or Slate Education Foundation (SEF). In addition, SEF will assist with credential authentication and degree equivalency using appropriate resources of World Education Service (WES) for admission into Benedictine University’s graduate programs by computing calculations such as GPA conversions and credit hours. Students completing the SEF evaluation seeking course waivers must supply Benedictine with the appropriate course syllabi. Transcript evaluations shall be performed by trained foreign credential evaluators at SEF. Students must request a course-by-course evaluation including a U.S equivalent cumulative GPA. Official reports are mailed or electronically sent directly to Benedictine Admissions (admissions@ben.edu) from a NACES member organization. Please contact the Enrollment.
Curriculum
The program requires 42 semester credit hours: 12 semester hours of Foundation courses that require a grade of “B” or better to count toward graduation, and 30 semester credit hours of Core courses. Foundation courses are taken before Core courses.
International M.S. in Management Information Systems Program
The Asian M.S. in Management Information Systems program is a partnership with Shenyang Jianzhu University (formerly Shenyang Architectural and Civil Engineering University). The Higher Learning Commission approved Benedictine University to offer the Master of Science (M.S.) in Management Information Systems program throughout China and Vietnam.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses: | ||
| MNGT 5101 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BALT 5251 | Programming for Information Systems | 3 |
| BALT 5351 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| BALT 5451 | Business Data Analysis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | ||
| MNGT 6401 | Leadership and Ethics in a Global Environment | 3 |
| MNGT 6501 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BALT 6251 | Big Data Management and Applications | 3 |
| BALT 6651 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| MNGT 6701 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| MKTG 6101 | Brand and Marketing Management | 3 |
| BALT 6261 | Data Management | 3 |
| BALT 6851 | Strategic Information Technology Management | 3 |
| BALT 6751 | Internet Technology and Applications | 3 |
| MNGT 6601 | Project Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Course Substitutions and Waivers:
Course waivers are not permitted in this program. Course substitutions/waivers cannot be awarded for professional work/life experience.
Learning Goals for the M.S. in Management Information Systems Program
The learning goals for the program are:
- To understand the strategic value of information resources and the importance of managing these resources throughout an organization.
- To integrate the foundational knowledge of related disciplines (analytics, accounting and finance, business administration, health care, management and organizational behavior, marketing or project management) to prepare professionals to work in rapidly changing complex and global business environments.
- To emphasize practical application of various business management theories and technical tools to a variety of hypothetical and real life information problems.