ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ALL SYSTEMS GO! THIS IS HOW YOU PUT TECHNOLOGY TO WORK Management Information Systems addresses the intricate relationship among people, data, organizations, and technology, all of which are key in successfully competing in today s fast-changing and complex global environment. Amidst rapid globalization and the continuous evolution of technology, the need for expertly trained professionals who understand how to successfully navigate and manage an organization s IT resources is at an all-time high. The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers an online Master of Science in Management Information Systems that is specifically designed to expand your existing expertise and enhance your ability to maximize the use of technology in business operations. It is a highly relevant and future-focused master s degree that imparts the advanced technical training, core business concepts, and real-world IT skills to help you progress in your career as an IS professional. NOW IS THE TIME TO DEFINE YOUR FUTURE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS With UAB s online MS MIS degree, you can: Build your business intelligence, improve your project management skills, sharpen your leadership abilities, and broaden your understanding of today s emerging technologies. Study cutting-edge techniques, explore developing industry trends, and gain the advanced IT skills that can prepare you for a position of leadership within your organization. Focus on the application of technology to help achieve organizational objectives and learn how to develop innovative solutions for complex IT-related business problems. Defi ne the direction of your career by selecting one of three concentrations: IT Management, Information Security, or Web & Mobile Development. THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM UAB Curriculum Designed by Experts: Benefit from innovative coursework that is carefully constructed with input from a dedicated IS Advisory Council comprised of chief information officers (CIOs) and technology leaders from some of the world s leading companies. International Recognition: Take pride in earning your degree from an elite academic institution accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), a true mark of distinction for the world s top business schools. Interdisciplinary Faculty: Learn from a distinguished faculty of industry practitioners who understand how to apply IT in today s business landscape. Professional Networking: Collaborate with experienced IS professionals from diverse backgrounds and build a network of highly qualified peers in the field of information systems. Flexible Learning: Complete your degree 100% online, one course at a time. NOW IS THE TIME TO DEFINE YOUR FUTURE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS. LEARN MORE BY CALLING AN ENROLLMENT ADVISOR AT 1-877-807-8456 OR BY EMAILING INFO@BUSINESSDEGREES.UAB.EDU.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSEWORK THAT IS RELEVANT AND RESEARCH FOCUSED Whether you re an experienced IT professional or interested in entering the field, UAB s online Master of Science in Management Information Systems program provides a blend of cutting-edge coursework that comprehensively examines advanced information technologies and business strategy. The online MS MIS program is a total of 30 credit hours and can be completed in as few as 5 semesters (about 1.5 years). If you have an undergraduate degree, but not in an information systems-related field,uab also offers a 6 credit hour bridge program that provides pre-requisite coursework prior to starting the MS MIS program SELECT A CONCENTRATION THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU Customize your degree to fit your specific interests and career goals by choosing one of three concentrations: IT Management, Information Security, or Web & Mobile Development. The online MS MIS program is a total of 30 credit hours and can be completed in as few as 5 semesters (about 1.5 years). If you have an undergraduate degree, outside an information systems-related field, UAB also offers a 6 credit hour bridge program that provides pre-requisite coursework prior to starting the MS MIS program to help you make a successful transition. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MS MIS) CURRICULUM BRIDGE PROGRAM COURSES (PRE-REQUISITES: 6 CREDIT HOURS) IS 591 IS 592 Introduction to Networking & Computer Programming Systems Analysis & Database CORE COURSES (18 CREDIT HOURS) IS 611 IS 612 IS 613 IS 615 IS 617 IS 618 Information Technology & Business Strategy Information Technology Governance & Management Information Security Management Social Media & Virtual Communities in Business Introduction to Business Intelligence Technology Based Project Management CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRACKS: WEB & MOBILE DEVELOPMENT CONCENTRATION COURSES (12 CREDIT HOURS) IS 630 IS 631 IS 616 IS 633 Web Development Web Interface Design & Content Web Analytics Mobile Applications INFORMATION SECURITY CONCENTRATION COURSES (12 CREDIT HOURS) IS 620 IS 621 IS 622 IS 623 Attack & Penetration Incident Response & Business Continuity CISSP I CISSP II IT MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION COURSES (12 CREDIT HOURS) IS 640 IS 641 Technology Planning & Capital Budgeting Leadership in IT Choose any IS or Web & Mobile Development concentration course Choose any IS or Web & Mobile Development concentration course TOTAL: 30 CREDIT HOURS 36 HOURS (WITH THE BRIDGE PROGRAM) NOW IS THE TIME TO DEFINE YOUR FUTURE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS. LEARN MORE BY CALLING AN ENROLLMENT ADVISOR AT 1-877-807-8456 OR BY EMAILING INFO@BUSINESSDEGREES.UAB.EDU.
THIS IS THE NEXT STEP TOWARD ACHEIVING YOUR GOALS ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGMENT INFORMATIONS SYSTEMS (MS MIS) Applicants must have: A bachelor s degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution, 3.0 GPA 3 years full-time work experience in any field 500 GMAT (waivers available based on work experience) To Apply Complete online application with a $45 fee Submit current resume Submit Personal Statement (1 page) Supply 2 References (include name and contact information) Provide GMAT scores (if applicable) Order transcripts from ALL previously attended institutions INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS International applicants whose native language isn t English are required to show proof of English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic Test score. Official test scores are required and should be sent directly from the testing agency to UAB. Scores should not be more than 2 years old. The minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 on the paper-based examination, 213 on the computer-based version, or 80 on the Internet-based version. IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) score of 6.0 overall with at least a 5.0 on each section of the examination
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM UAB IS AN ELITE ACADEMIC INSTITUTION Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center and the state of Alabama s largest employer with some 23,000 employees and an economic impact exceeding $5 billion annually on the state. RANKINGS UAB IS RECOGNIZED AMONG THE BEST U.S. News & World Report s 2013 Annual Guide to America s Best Colleges has ranked the University of Alabama at Birmingham among the nation s Best National Universities. The UAB Collat School of Business is recognized by The Princeton Review in its 2013 edition of Best 296 Business Schools as one of the best in the nation. From its inception in 1936, the University of Alabama at Birmingham s character and culture have been about breaking through and transcending. Transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries. Transcending social and cultural barriers. Transcending conventional structures to impact the lives and careers of students. To learn more about UAB, visit us at http://www.uab.edu. ACCREDITATIONS UAB IS EXPERTLY QUALIFIED UAB s Collat School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS UAB IS AN ESTABLISHED LEADER IN BUSINESS EDUCATION The National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have recognized UAB as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research. The University of Alabama at Birmingham s online Master of Science in Management Information Systems program is offered through the prestigious Collat School of Business. Committed to academic excellence, innovation in teaching, and collaborative research, UAB s Collat School of Business delivers exceptional undergraduate and graduate-level business programs that impart the high-level expertise and skills required for professional success. To learn more about the Collat School of Business at UAB, visit us at http://www.uab.edu/collatbusiness. While career outlooks vary, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment for computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 18 percent from 2010 to 2020.* Are you ready to venture into or advance within one of the fastest growing, most dynamic, and highly essential job sectors in the world today? * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Computer and Information Systems Managers, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-andinformation-systems-managers.htm (visited July 2013). READY TO GET STARTED OR HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT AN ENROLLMENT ADVISOR TODAY AT INFO@BUSINESSDEGREES.UAB.EDU.