Information is the lifeblood of 21st century business, industry and government. This program addresses the growing global demand for managers who can manage IT solutions that facilitate achievement of organizations’ strategic goals.
The MIS program is comprehensive in scope and interdisciplinary in format. Students acquire a thorough foundation in management functions — organizational behavior, human resources, finance, production, operations — as well as in information systems, technical project teams, systems engineering, telecommunications and networks. This blended, applied approach primes master’s degree candidates to direct technology projects, both large and small, in real-world business settings.
The MIS prepares students to assess corporate IT needs and evaluate options for systems solutions. They learn how to perform cost/benefits analyses, determine operational impact and lead successful systems deployment. Courses are taught by faculty with a broad range of information specializations — from security to database systems required for “large data” applications to website programming — and by adjunct instructors who have experience with corporations such as CACI International Inc., the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Rand Corporation.
The 30-credit program accommodates working professionals who want to complete their degrees on a part-time basis, usually in three years, by taking evening classes. It also attracts students who can attend full-time and graduate in two years.
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.
The courses required for the program provide breadth and depth of knowledge in both management and information technology. The 36-credit program requires, beyond the foundation courses:
Students in this program should use this Program Planning Guide (PDF) to plan and track their progress.
For students applying to the M.S. in management information systems program, please submit the following to the Graduate School:
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.
Program Director
Assistant Director of Graduate Admission
"I chose to pursue my Master’s in Computer Science at Hood College because I appreciated the welcoming staff and supportive student environment. Additionally, I appreciated the program providing a good balance of flexibility and structure well-suited to working professionals"
"I love MIS because the curriculum is flexible, and it teaches students to learn how best to manage information systems within any organization"
Hood international graduate student, Olumuyiwa Coker, is pursuing a Master's in Management Information Systems (MIS). He is currently completing a summer internship at DALY Computers.
