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MBA

MBA with a Specialization in Information Systems Management

A Different Kind of Networking

The world of information systems management is rapidly expanding, creating a need for industry leaders. Thanks to this expansion, professionals with degrees like an MBA in Information Systems Management may find themselves able to consider leadership or managerial positions within this field. You can expand your management and technical competencies with a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) with a Specialization in Information Systems Management here at DeVry University and our Keller Graduate School of Management. Our online MBA program is designed to help you develop the skillset you need to make an impact in this field.

Get to Know Our MBA Information Systems Management Specialization

The systems management courses in our online MBA Information Systems Management Specialization can help you to develop your skillset in areas such as corporate management, directing cross-disciplinary endeavors and integrating functions across the business enterprise. This program blends management theory with real-world applications to provide a truly well-rounded education, so you’ll also explore topics such as implementing computer networks, upgrading information systems, maintaining networks and acquiring and deploying new technologies and software. Our classes are taught by experienced professionals and emphasize practical skills and concepts that businesses demand from management professionals. 

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Accelerated
Schedule
1 year
4 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal
Schedule
2 years
8 months
Average 6 credits per semester

ACCELERATE AT YOUR PACE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. With at least 9 credit hours, of qualifying Prior Learning Credit and an accelerated pace, you can earn your Master's Degree in as few as 1 year 4 months.

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years 8 months.

Assumes continuous , year-round enrollment with no breaks

Course Waivers at Keller

Master’s Advantage

Put your degree to work sooner!

 
3
fewer courses
6
fewer months
 
 
Over
$6,800
in savings
 
Are you eligible?

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business or technology, or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these course waivers1, you can take fewer courses, allowing you to put your master’s degree to work even sooner.

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Career Opportunities
  • 03 Program Courses
  • 04 FAQs
  • 05 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

The MBA Information Systems Management Specialization program from Keller covers the following skills and topics:

  • Management Theory and Practices
    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy.
  • Collaboration
    Work collaboratively in a team environment. Coordinate and share information to achieve a common goal.
  • Problem Solving
    Use business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges.
  • Technology
    Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analyses and solutions to address the needs of an organization and its stakeholders.
  • Business Information Systems
    Apply appropriate concepts and tools of systems development and implementation, emphasizing the life-cycle approach to effectively manage business information.
  • Database
    Use data modeling concepts and tools to design and implement a relational database that meets the business needs.
  • Networking Concepts
    Demonstrate an understanding of the design, development and operation of a data communications system and computer network and the ability to use a networking software tool to build and analyze network models.
  • Human Resources Leadership
    Analyze and demonstrate an ability to implement and oversee middle to senior level Human Resource Management (HRM) functions, including change management, employment regulatory concerns and employee legal matters.

"DeVry University really helped me to understand business and technology and how they work together.”

Thomas Bieser | MBA, 2009

Accreditation and Recognition Matters

Accredited** by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org 

Career

Job Opportunities with an MBA Information Systems Management Specialization

Graduates in our MBA Information Systems Management Specialization may consider, but are not limited to, the following careers:

  • Data Security Analyst

  • Data Security Manager

  • Information Systems Security Analyst

  • IT Project Manager

Keep in mind that the minimum requirements to apply to these positions may vary from employer to employer. Job titles and application requirements are not standardized across the information systems management industry.
Program Courses

MBA Information Systems Management Courses

Program Core
ACCT500*
Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics
ACCT503
Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
ECON545
Business Economics
FIN510
Corporate Finance
MATH534*
Applied Managerial Statistics
Strategic Business
MIS540*
Innovation through Technology
MKTG525
Strategic Marketing

One Human Resource Course Selection:

HRM587
Managing Organizational Change
HRM591
Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM595
Negotiation Skills

One International Course Selection:

FIN565
International Finance
HRM584
Managing International Human Resources
INTL500
Global Perspectives for International Business
Leadership and Technology
MGMT501*
Organizational Structures and Business Processes

One Leadership Course Selection:

LEAD510
Digital Leadership
MGMT591
Leadership and Organizational Behavior

One Elective Course Selection:

BIAM500
Applications of Business Analytics I
HRM595
Negotiation Skills
MGMT520
Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business
MGMT550
Managerial Communication
MIS525
Essentials of Information Systems and Programming
NETW583
Strategic Management of Technology
PROJ586
Project Management Systems
Information Systems Management Concentration
MIS581
Systems Analysis, Planning and Control
MIS582
Database Concepts


+ Choose one below

MIS589
Networking Concepts and Applications
SEC571
Principles of Information Security and Privacy
Capstone
MGMT601
MBA Capstone

*Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.

FAQs: MBA in Information Systems Management

An MBA with a Specialization in Information Systems Management is a business degree that has an increased focus on information systems management courses. It combines the business administration classes of a typical MBA degree program with coursework that teaches you about information systems in order to help you better implement technology-based solutions into the workplace.

At DeVry, you’ll learn how to implement technology in order to encourage more effective communication between parties, but from the comfort of your own home and on your own schedule by earning your degree 100% online.

You can do a lot of things with an MBA Information Systems Management Specialization. Because this MBA teaches both information systems management and business administration, you’ll have the opportunity to build skills that are important to both fields. Because you’re not limited to just technology or business, you can utilize your diverse knowledge base to explore a wider range of career opportunities.

Because of the diverse range of coursework that’s covered in a specialized MBA program, you may be able to consider a wider variety of job opportunities in information systems management or IS security. While the following list does not cover every potential opportunity, here are some job titles that graduates of our MBA Information Systems Management Specialization might consider:

  • Database Manager

  • Information Systems Analyst

  • Information Systems Manager

At DeVry, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a University-recognized institution and demonstrate math and language skills proficiency by achieving an undergraduate GPA higher than 2.50, or achieving and submitting acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Visit our Graduate School Admissions page for more detailed information.

While they may seem very similar, there are some clear distinctions between IT and IS management that may influence your career goals. IT management concentrates on the management and maintenance of the hardware and software involved in an information system’s operation, while IS management focuses more on the management, analysis and optimization of data.

With a focus on information security, data administration and other vital technical topics, our Master’s in Information Systems Management (MISM) program can help you develop a high-level understanding of information systems and their place in the modern business framework. This master’s degree program can be enhanced with a specialization in information security, data administration and management or project management.

Our MBA with a Specialization in Information Systems Management, on the other hand, combines the business administration coursework of a traditional MBA program, such as finance, marketing and human resource management, with an introduction of several aspects of information systems and how they are applied in today’s business environment.

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*Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page. The Business Intelligence and Analytics Management Certificate program offered in Pennsylvania has not achieved accreditation from ACBSP.
1Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
2Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.