Master of Science in Management Information Systems with a Specialization in Project Management Online

Build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of project management. Learn to manage resources effectively, complete projects successfully and help any organization achieve vital goals.

Apply By 1/2/25
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Start Classes 1/18/25

Enrollment for our accelerated online business programs is open. Get started today!

Apply By 1/2/25
Start Classes 1/18/25

Enrollment for our accelerated online business programs is open. Get started today!

Program Overview

Improve organizational efficiency with the MS in MIS – Project Management online program

Tuition

$16,156.50

Total Tuition

Duration

as few as 10 months

Program Duration

Credit Hours

30

Credit Hours

Guide high-level projects effectively with the online Master of Science in Management Information Systems with a Specialization in Project Management from SIUE. Curriculum for this AACSB-accredited program develops your knowledge of risk analysis, resource allocation, and contract administration as you prepare for advanced industry roles.

Benefit from flexible, 100% online coursework that emphasizes project management and information systems expertise. The online PM MIS master’s program gives you practical experience utilizing platforms like MS Project to create schedules, track progress and manage budgets so you can deliver projects successfully. Upon completion of this career-focused program, you will be prepared to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.

In this program, you will learn to:

  • Describe the role of procurement, quality, stakeholder and risk management and how they fit into project management
  • Identify strategies for successful procurement, source selection, supplier evaluation, contract administration and communication management
  • Explain the risk management processes for risk identification, risk analysis, risk response planning & implementation, risk control strategies and the use of analytical tools for creating risk management plans
  • Explain quality control and quality management practices
  • Identify, explain and apply the standard processes of project management as defined by the Project Management Institute
  • Identify, explain and apply the inputs, tools/techniques and outputs of processes performed by project managers in ten knowledge areas (integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management)
  • Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam
  • Describe the role of procurement, quality, stakeholder and risk management and how they fit into project management
  • Identify strategies for successful procurement, source selection, supplier evaluation, contract administration and communication management
  • Explain the risk management processes for risk identification, risk analysis, risk response planning & implementation, risk control strategies and the use of analytical tools for creating risk management plans
  • Explain quality control and quality management practices
  • Identify, explain and apply the standard processes of project management as defined by the Project Management Institute
  • Identify, explain and apply the inputs, tools/techniques and outputs of processes performed by project managers in ten knowledge areas (integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management)
  • Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam

Career opportunities:

  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Project Consultant
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Management Specialist
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Project Consultant
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Management Specialist
AACSB Accredited Program

The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975.

Tuition

Our affordable tuition can be paid one course at a time

Tuition for the MS in Management Information Systems with a Specialization in Project Management online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.

Tuition per credit hour

$538.55

Per Credit Hour

Tuition per credit hour

$1,615.65

Per 3 Credit-Hour Course

Tuition per credit hour

$16,156.50*

Total Tuition

If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].

*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.

Calendar

Select the start date that best fits your busy schedule

The MS in Management Information Systems with a Specialization in Project Management program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.

Upcoming Start Dates

Tuition per credit hour

1/2/25

Next Application Deadline

Tuition per credit hour

1/18/25

Start Classes

TermStart DateApplication DeadlineDocument & Financial Aid DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Fall II10/19/2410/2/2410/9/2410/15/2410/17/2412/13/24
Spring I1/18/251/2/251/8/251/14/251/16/253/7/25
Spring II3/22/253/5/253/12/253/18/253/20/255/9/25
Summer I5/12/254/23/254/30/255/6/255/8/256/23/25
Summer II6/28/256/11/256/18/256/24/256/26/258/9/25

Admissions

Review the application steps for the MS in MIS – Project Management online program

Admission to the MS in MIS – Project Management online program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate grade point average (GPA), professional resume and previous work in other graduate programs.

Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know

  • Graduate School application and $40 fee
  • Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
  • Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment
  • Minimum GPA of 2.50 in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework*
  • Current resume demonstrating detailed post-bachelor's degree professional work experience
  • Personal history information
  • All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
    • Proof of English Proficiency: minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent

*Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or lower in undergraduate coursework may be required to submit recent GMAT or GRE scores after an initial review of the application.

Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [email protected].

Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.

All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:

SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047

Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].

Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.

Courses

Preview what you will learn in your online MS in MIS – Project Management

The MS in MIS – Project Management online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours, including 21 credit hours of management information system core courses and 9 credit hours of project management track courses.

In order to earn your MIS with a Project Management  online, you will complete the following required courses.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Information systems and state-of-the-art information technology with a middle-level managerial focus.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
 Concepts, strategies, and real-world cases dealing with Cloud management including risk management, service management, and implementation. Includes opportunity for industry-standard cloud certification.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theory and techniques for managing technology projects within constraints of time, resources and functionality. Topics include project initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Enterprise-wide data modeling, conceptual database design, entity-relationship and object-oriented models, physical database design, relational model, and normalization theory.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Techniques and tools for information systems analysis and design. Process-oriented modeling and structured design concepts and techniques; re-engineering business processes; quality-assurance and reliability.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Problem solving and fundamental quantitative methods to formulate and solve problems to support business decision making. Analysis of complex situations and communication of results.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Integrative exploration of the use of information systems in organizations as a platform for strategic innovation, and with a focus on emerging technologies.

In order to earn your MIS with a Project Management  online, you will complete three of the following Business Analytics courses:

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examination of procurement management and risk management in projects.  Topics include strategies for supplier evaluation and contract administration as well as risk identification, analysis, response planning, and control strategies.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will cover the basic agile project management framework (as identified by the Project Management Institute), processes, tools, and techniques. This will include exploring domains like agile principles, project prioritization and selection, value-based delivery, project adaptation, and continuous improvement. The course will also cover Scrum as a method for agile-based project management using project tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps. This course will to develop skills in agile analysis and design, agile estimation, project monitoring, and risk management.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Management of program and project portfolios from a strategic organizational perspective, including selection and prioritization, performance measurement, and optimization.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Within the framework of negotiation, this course is designed to develop individual skills needed to manage effectively including: conflict management, negotiation and crisis/change management.

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