Management Information Systems (M.S.)

For students applying to the M.S. in management information systems program, please submit the following to the Graduate School:

• One copy of official transcripts from each institution attended.
• A résumé of work experience.
• An essay of background experience and future goals.

Students entering the program must exempt or complete six foundation courses designed to provide the appropriate prerequisite background for the cross-disciplined major. The program director determines the required foundation courses or exemptions based on a thorough evaluation of transcripts and other supporting documents. The objective is to ensure the student is well prepared and ready to succeed in the program.

Foundation Courses

The Master of Science in Management Information Systems requires the completion of six foundation courses designed to provide the appropriate prerequisite background for the major. The program director determines the required foundation courses or exemptions based on a thorough evaluation of transcripts and other supporting documents. The objective is to ensure the student is well prepared and ready to succeed in the program. Any foundation courses required are in addition to the 30 credits required for program completion.

• IT 510 Computing Hardware and Software Systems       
• CSIT 512 Elements of Computer Programming       
• MGMT 551 Management Theory               
• MGMT 552 Quantitative Methods for Managers

Required Courses

The courses required for the program provide breadth and depth of knowledge in both management and information technology. Beyond the foundation courses, the 36-credit program requires:

• MGMT 560 Leadership & Organizational Behavior
• MGMT 566 Information Management & Technology
• MGMT 564 Production & Operations Management OR MGMT 568 Accounting Information Systems
• IT 530 Applied Database Systems
• ITMG 516 Introduction to Data Analytics and Business Data Mining
• ITMG 533 Managing Technical Project Teams

Elective Courses (select four from the following)

• ECON 560 Managerial Economics
• MGMT 561 Financial Management
• MGMT 585 Human Resource Management
• MGMT 564 Production & Operations Management OR MGMT 568 Accounting Information Systems
• IT 514 Info Tech and Cloud Business Intelligence
• IT 518 Systems Engineering and Integration
• IT 548 Telecommunications and Networking

Students in this program should use this Program Planning Guide (PDF) to plan and track their progress.

With careful selection of electives, students in the management information systems program may concurrently complete the project management certificate. This certificate will enable students to achieve the educational prerequisite requirement for the project management professional (PMP) certification exam. Please contact the program director for further details on this option.

Knowledge of data analytics is mandatory for success in the current work climate across industries and disciplines. Hood College is offering an online accelerated training course this January to meet this need.

Who is eligible:

• All fields and industries.
• All education backgrounds.
• All employment levels (entry to leader).
• Must possess a bachelor's degree.

By the end of this accelerated training, participants will:

• Understand the opportunities and challenges in data analytics.
• Apply different approaches to real-world data sets.
• Be prepared to earn IBM Skills Academy Certification.

Training opens January 3, 2022 and must be completed by January 21, 2022.

Training discount available for Ft. Detrick Alliance, military and NeighborHOOD members.

Register for the IBM Applied Data Analytics Training Course | ITMG 599A

For questions about the IBM Data Analytics training course, email gofurther@hood.edu.