Unlock Your Future with an MBA Concentration in Information Systems
Elevate your career with an MBA concentration in Information Systems at Katz. Information systems are essential across industries, and recruiters increasingly seek candidates with these skills. Our comprehensive program features core courses, elective options, and a dual-degree MBA/MS-MIS track. Dive into subjects like database management, system analysis, project management, and more. Join the Katz IS community to enhance your expertise and network with industry leaders and alumni. Discover the skills that will make you indispensable in the evolving tech landscape.
Unlock Your Future with an MBA Concentration in Information Systems
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MBA Concentration:Information Systems Information Systems Interest Group
Why study Information Systems? • Information systems will be key to your success no matter what your industry or functional specialty. • Be the answer an increasingly common question from recruiters: “Do you have people with IS skills and knowledge?” • 7 of top 11 wealthiest “under 40” (Forbes) had technology background
Information Systems @ Katz The Katz IS group offers a variety of way develop and document your expertise in information systems • MBA Core Course in IS (BMIS 2411) • IS elective courses • MBA program with an IS Concentration • IS Design and Application (9 credits) • IS Management and Leadership (9 credits) • Dual-degree MBA/MS-MIS • Add 18 credits to the MBA degree and you will also earn a MS in Management of Information Systems
IS Electives (Tentative Schedule) • Fall Semester • Database Management (3 credits) • IS Planning (3 credits) • Electronic Commerce (3 credits) • Current Topics: Legal and Regulatory Issues in IS Management (1.5 credits) • IS Project Courses (varies) • Spring Semester • System Analysis and Design (3 credits) • Business Systems Platforms (3 credits) • Project Management (3 credits) • Technology Innovation & Adoption (3 credits) • IS Security (3 credits) • Current Topics in MIS: Open Source Technologies (1.5 credits) • IS Project Courses (varies)
IS Concentrations • IS Design and Application (9 Credits) • Two courses out of the IS Technical Core: • Database Management • System Analysis and Design • Business Systems Platforms • 3 credits of additional IS electives • IS Management and Leadership (9 Credits) • Two courses out of the IS Management Core: • Project Management • IS Planning • Technology Innovation & Adoption • 3 credits of additional IS electives
MBA/MS-MIS Dual Degree • IS Technology Core (9 credits) • Data Management: Technologies, Practices, & Policies • Systems Analysis and Design • Survey of Development and Infrastructure Technologies • IS Management Core (9 credits) • Project Level: Project Management • Firm Level: IS Planning • Industry/Market Level: Technology Innovation & Adoption • IS Practicum (3 credits) • Specialization (9 credits + MBA Concentration) • IS Management, Supply Chain, Customer Analytics, New Venture Creation/Entrepreneurship
Katz IS Community • Faculty • Brian Butler – Web 2.0; Online Communities; • Sherae Daniel – Open Source Software development • Richard Franklin – Programming and Development • Dennis Galletta – Interface Design • Andrew Heary – Healthcare and IS; IS Management • Chris Kemerer – IT Innovation; Software Engineering • William King – IS Strategy; Knowledge Management • Laurie Kirsch – IS Project Management • MBA and MBA/MS-MIS Alumni • Doctoral, MBA, and MS-MIS Students
Other Opportunities to Participate in the Katz IS Community • Techno-MBA club • Project Courses • Web 2.0 Evaluation and Planning • Electronic Commerce Strategy Development • Independent Studies • Web 2.0: Challenges and Opportunities • Strategic Implications of IT Infrastructure Investment • Katz IS community website (www.katzis.org)
For more information… • Katz IS Community Website/Wiki • http://www.katzis.org/ • MBA/MS-MIS Dual Degree Program admissions • Kelly Wilson (Admissions and MS-MIS Alumn) • IS Courses and requirements • Carol Dvorchak (Student Advising) • IS Careers and Placement • Dana Romano (Career Services)
