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Information Systems Management ISM

Degree Type: Master of Science Info Systems Mgmt

Career Path: Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology

Required Courses		Credit Hours
Core Courses Required:
MMBA 601	Professional Skills Development	3
MISM 610	Database Mmgt & Administration	3
MISM 629	Legal & Ethical Issues in Business	3
MMBA 640	Project Management	3
MISM 661	Principles of Information Security Management	3
MISM 665	Management Information Systems	3
MISM 670	Network Mgmt & Design	3
MISM 740	Business Intelligence	3
MISM 799	Integrated Capstone Project	3
Elective Courses Required (choose two):
MISM 646	Systems Integration	3
MISM 659	Application Development	3
MISM 662	Advanced Network Security	3
MISM 671	Advanced Network Mgmt/Design	3
MISM 680	Current Topics in ISM	3
MMBA 612	Intro to Performance Metric Systems	3
MMBA 615	Quality Improvement Principles/ Apps	3
MMBA 705	Business Process Reengineering	3
	Minimum credit hours required:	33
*Electives for the MS-ISM degree may be selected in combination with core courses to complete any of the three Advanced Studies Certificates offered by the College of Business Graduate Programs.

Why Choose the Masters of Information Systems Management?

The thirty-three (33) hour Information Systems Management (ISM) masters program has been developed for individuals who wish to acquire the skills necessary to enter the information technology (IT) profession, or IT professionals who need to enhance and/or broaden technical and associated IT management skills. The MS-ISM program focuses on the concepts and skills for effective leadership and includes concentration choices in emerging areas such as outsourcing management and several technical areas with growing career potential.

MS-ISM courses are specially designed for flexible scheduling to serve both full-time students and part-time students who are working professionals. Full-time students can complete the program in 12 months. Students can enter the program at the start of any semester.

The MS-ISM consists of eight core courses, an integrated capstone project, and two elective courses that can be selected in combination with core courses to complete one of five Advanced Study Certificates.

Invest in Your Future

The MS ISM offers individuals that unique opportunity to enter the IT profession or enhance technical and managerial skills and academic credentialing necessary to maximize career opportunities and advancement.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor�s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or better on a 4-point scale

GMAT score of 500 or higher, OR GRE score in the upper 50th percentile. (GMAT/GRE requirement may be waived if applicant has completed another Master�s Degree or at the discretion of the review committee)

TOEFL of 500 or greater for international students.

Graduation Requirements

The MS-ISM is awarded to those individuals who have completed the 33 hour minimum program requirements with an accumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and no course grade less than a 2.0.

More Information

College of Business - Graduate Programs
119 South Street, BUS 212
Big Rapids, Mi  49307
Phone:  231-591-2168
E-mail:  yosts@ferris.edu
Web:  http://cbgp.ferris.edu