MBA in Management Information Systems

Credits

Cost Per Credit

$730

Flexible Schedule

Built for working professionals

Where technology meets leadership

As the technology industry continues to grow and businesses increasingly revolve around information systems, there is a need for professionals who not only have technical skills, but also business expertise. With an MBA in Management Information Systems, that person could be you. Our program is designed for people who are looking to lead IT departments, not for those looking for a technical degree. If you want to be prepared to step into a managerial role within the IT field, this is the right place for you.

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Program Overview

Concordia’s MBA in Management Information Systems will provide you with in-depth knowledge of database modeling, design and implementation. You’ll gain experience in implementing a database design by creating a physical database using the Oracle Application Express tool and SQL - and you’ll have the ability to sit for the Oracle Database SQL Expert exam. You’ll also learn from experienced professors who will help you understand decision support systems (DSS) on topics like data mining, data warehousing architectures, expert systems, artificial intelligence systems and executive information systems.

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What to Expect

A masters in management information systems will provide you with in-depth knowledge of database modeling, design and implementation. You’ll gain experience in implementing a database design by creating a physical database using the Oracle Application Express tool and SQL—and you’ll be prepared to sit for the Oracle Database SQL Expert exam. You’ll also learn from experienced professors who will help you understand decision support systems (DSS) on topics like data mining, data warehousing architectures, expert systems, artificial intelligence systems, and executive information systems.

Maximize your potential in the Batterman School of Business

With an MBA in management information systems, you’ll have the skills and knowledge required to lead diverse groups of people in the IT field. You’ll be able to analyze complex business scenarios and create a data model. You’ll also know how to design and implement projects within a corporation and apply insight gained from studying proven management tools and techniques. Not only will you be prepared to manage IT departments, you’ll come out of the program with increased financial competence, innovative business skills, and the ability to more clearly and concisely communicate your message. You’ll even have a portfolio of your work that you can show to potential employers so you stand out from other candidates.

Because we want to make getting your degree work with your schedule, we offer classes at our main campus, our off-site locations and online. Our MBA program is designed for working professionals, which means you can get your degree in two years—all while working full-time. Whatever your schedule looks like, our expert faculty will work with you so you can start providing excellent service to your employees with marketable, in-demand skills.

Testimonials

This program has improved my analytical skills, opened my eyes, and provided me with the tools I need to thrive in today's competitive business environment. Through my rigorous coursework, group projects, and engaging talks with business professionals, I have gained extensive knowledge about strategic decision-making, effective leadership, and sustainable company practices.

Fahad Syed / Current Student, MBA Management Information Systems

My journey to America has been both enriching and rewarding, offering me the chance to immerse myself in a new culture...Working in various departments within the university has helped me develop valuable skills, and my Christian faith, strengthened by the university's values, remains a constant source of strength.

Kamala Chigurupati / Current Student, MBA-MIS International Student

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Graduate Students

Entrance requirements

An awarded bachelor's degree from an accredited higher-education institution
The MBA program has a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75. (Students below a 2.75 may still be reviewed for consideration.)

Admissions process for graduate school

Application form available at www.cuw.edu/apply
- Select the Graduate option
One page essay which should include the following:
- Reason for obtaining a graduate degree
- What are your career goals
- Why are you choosing to pursue your degree at Concordia University
Current résumé of your education and employment experience
Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
Brief video introduction recorded and submitted through your Future Falcon application
Provide a copy of your government-issued identification

When your application is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review.

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Accepted into the program

An official acceptance letter will be emailed to you that will include your Student ID number
An email from your Admissions Counselor will be sent to you with Next-Step details
Password information will be sent separately from the Information Technology office which will provide you access to Canvas, your Concordia email account, and your student portal
Academic Advising Appointment: Once admitted, you may schedule to meet with your Academic & Career Advisor who will review your degree plan, discuss orientation steps, the CUW student portal, and assist with registering for classes

Please note

Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE, are not required
If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information

Non-Degree Students

This is for students seeking a certification, licensure, or an individual course.

Please complete an application at www.cuw.edu/apply
- Select the Non-Degree option
Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin their admission review.
Academic transcripts may be requested from admissions to complete our review.

International Students

International students should contact the Office of International Admissions at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional information on eligibility and application requirements.

For more details, please visit our International Admissions page.

Contact the Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262-243-4300.

MBA Required Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Foundation Courses		15
BUS 5100	Ethical Leadership for Dynamic Organizations Take an intensive journey and gain a deep sense of virtuous behavior that creates and deploys people-focused organizations for the betterment of society. This course will analyze foundational ethic principles that can ignite organizational growth.
BUS 5110	People-Focused Management Discover how to create people-focused organizations that achieve growth, build brands and generate exceptional experiences for employees and customers. This course will provide initiatives and tools for motivating organizations to maximize the triple bottom line: people, profit and planet.
BUS 5120	Financial Analyses to Drive Business Growth Learn accounting and financial insight to drive business decisions that result in profitable and sustainable growth for an organization. Students will interpret financial reports, evaluate investments and understand the implications of financing strategies.
BUS 5130	Mastering Analytics and Decision Making In this course, students will learn how to use statistics for practical business applications and apply the bulletproof problem-solving approach to business challenges. Students will be able to tell a story with data and interpret and present Tableau visualizations.
BUS 5140	Managerial Economics & Econometrics This course provides a clear and balanced presentation of relevant economic practices, analytics, theories and concepts. The focus of this course will be on the application of modeling and predictive analytics, relevant theories and the tools of analysis in the decision-making sciences to examine how managers make optimal economic choices in the face of constrained resources. The course should be thought of as applied analytical economics, emphasizing those topics of the greatest interest and importance to decision-making managers and economists, including demand, production, cost, pricing, market structure and government regulations.
Experiential Learning Courses (pick 2)		6
BUS 7000	Industry Leaders Seminar Series This course introduces the graduate student to best practices in business administration from the perspective of organizational leaders who give guest lectures for the students. Students get exposed to the culture, business and technical aspects of various industry types, and hone their professional networking skills. Series delivered over two semesters and combines on-campus and online components.
BUS 7010	MBA Internship / Intraship The internship experience provides the student with a practical application experience that cannot be duplicated in the classroom. Curricular emphasis is placed on student use of learned skills and exposure to hands-on business techniques. Students must work in an approved business site for a minimum of 120 hours to practice skills discussed in other MBA classes. All sites are to be approved by the MBA internship instructor. International students must have their I-20s signed by the school’s designated school official before they begin this experience.
BUS 7020	Business Coaching This course takes a practical Coaching approach to exploring the student’s lifelong learning mindset toward professional development while discovering personal and professional strengths that can impact business interactions, behavior, and decisions. No matter where a student is in their learning journey or professional career, this course is designed to invite self-discovery and appreciative inquiry to forefront. Students will assess goals and strategies for upskilling, enhanced performance management, and career advancement.
BUS 7030	Service Learning Students will explore how they can best use their God-given talents in service to Christ in the Church and in the world through participating in readings, discussions, weekly reflections, and volunteer activities. Students will volunteer 15 hours of their time at an organization of their choosing. By the end of this course, students will understand what it means to “Live Uncommon” and be ready to apply these principles as Christian business leaders.
BUS 7040	Study Abroad This course allows students to travel abroad to experience business and cultures other than that available in the United States. Students will be immersed in an environment that will allow improved cultural awareness, communication skills and tactile learning. Special International Student Information: This class is available only to students for opportunities outside the home country of the international student.
BUS 7050	Project Management This course presents project management from a practical point of view. The course focuses on the technical aspects of project management that are directly related to practice. Numerous career examples are considered to help explain how to apply proven project management tools in different disciplines. Students will actively use techniques to manage a group project and focus on each stage of a project’s life‐cycle. Software tools for project design and management are also presented and used.
BUS 7060	Introduction to Six Sigma This course introduces a method that organizes an operational improvement project into five components: define, measure, analyze, implement and control (DMAIC). Similar to a scientific research project, students will learn the Six Sigma process and how to use measures and statistics to make the right decisions to improve the effectiveness of organizational operations. This is an “application project course” and the project will be the most significant mediator of success and the final grade.
BUS 7090	Special Topics: Business & Industry This course covers a wide range of emerging and existing topics and is designed to be flexible as to capture commercial and industrial innovation as they develop. One such example is water. By collaborating with the 123 organizations in SE Wisconsin that are in water as well as the Water Council, Water Institute and the New School of Fresh Water Sciences, we can prepare students for employment in specialty sectors. Another example is energy but, specific to employment in the SE Wisconsin’s industrial and commercial energy sector.
Capstone		3
BUS 7500	Strategic Management This is a course incorporating utilization of a textbook, Capstone Foundation simulation, and other resources such as Internet and workplace materials.
Total Hours		24

Management Information Systems (STEM Program)

Learn to bridge technology and business through the mastery of people, information and technology in order to solve complex IT problems.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Pick 4 courses from the following list:		12
BUS 6300	Management Information Systems This course introduces students to managing the use of technology and information systems that effectively support organizations and allow them to meet their goals. Fundamental concepts of information systems and their underlying technology are presented in the framework of tools for personal and managerial problem solving.
BUS 6310	Data Communications and Networking This course presents the fundamentals of data communications including communication media and equipment, protocols, network architectures, network hardware, and network software. The Internet is discussed in detail, along with local/hybrid/cloud and software defined WAN. Network management objectives and techniques are presented.
BUS 6320	Systems Analysis and Design This course presents a short overview of information systems followed by a comprehensive treatment of modern techniques of systems analysis and design. Each of the five steps in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is discussed in detail. A variety of case studies are considered and tools for systems analysis and design are presented. Extensive use is made of pertinent web sites.
BUS 6330	IT Governance and Cybersecurity Course covers current topics in cybersecurity, including security culture, physical and digital attack vectors, and IT governance frameworks. This course also provides introductory coverage of many of the topics in the CISSP certification path, such as security and risk management, security architecture and engineering, communications and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, and security operations.
BUS 6340	Artificial Intelligence in Business This course will introduce the building blocks/concepts of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning. Students will understand the impact of artificial intelligence in various businesses and learn how organizations leverage artificial intelligence in their business solutions. Students will apply various techniques and tools related to AI solutions.
BUAN 5000	Introduction to Coding, Programming, and Databases for Analytics In this course, students will be introduced to the topics of business analytics, data management, and programming. Topics covered include data visualization, regression analysis, supervised and unsupervised data mining, decision trees, and programming with R.
Total Hours		12

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