Master of Business Administration with a Management Information Systems Specialization Online
The online MBA in Management Information Systems Specialization program from SIUE gives you the real-world MIS tools to transition into management roles and pursue career advancement opportunities.
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Program Overview
Explore our online MBA in Management Information Systems
$19,387.80
Total Tuition
as few as 12 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
Develop your ability to formulate and implement management information systems to promote your company's goals in the dynamic online MBA in Management Information Systems (MIS) program from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
In this accelerated, online business master's program, you will study the theory of information systems analysis and the modeling of the decision-making process used in designing effective information systems. Examine factors such as organizational structure and information requirements within the context of ethical, economic and socio-technical factors that affect the design of systems. In addition to developing technical skills, this program studies the behavioral components and human factors that shape managerial effectiveness.
You can complete your degree in as few as 12 months, with no foundation courses required, regardless of your undergraduate background. Our core course work empowers you with a variety of foundational skills and advanced applications. You will study decision-making, accounting, information systems and technology, managerial economics, corporate finance, quantitative analysis, marketing, and more. Plus, the curriculum includes an embedded capstone course focusing on strategic management.
Within our in-depth MIS electives, you will gain expertise in the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in business environments using SAP, and corresponding risk management approaches. You will study emerging technologies with a strategic-level focus, along with query and procedural language (PL/SQL). You will also broaden your knowledge of database structures, application code, techniques and tools for IT systems analysis and design, process-oriented modeling and structured design concepts, re-engineering business processes, and quality assurance and reliability.
In continuously developing and refining the MBA curriculum, we work closely with some of the region's top business professionals to bring theoretical knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom. Many of those same leaders serve on our advisory board, as do alumni who ensure the course work is relevant, up-to-date and tailored to real business needs.
In this MIS online degree program, you will learn to:
- Identify and define business problems and generate and evaluate alternative courses of action
- Implement a chosen course of action and evaluate its outcome in the context of a dynamic organization
- Discern and appreciate the ethical implications of decisions, as well as the impact of the global environment on the management of people and processes
- Integrate current and emerging functional knowledge into the decision-making process
- Identify and define business problems and generate and evaluate alternative courses of action
- Implement a chosen course of action and evaluate its outcome in the context of a dynamic organization
- Discern and appreciate the ethical implications of decisions, as well as the impact of the global environment on the management of people and processes
- Integrate current and emerging functional knowledge into the decision-making process
Career opportunities
- Software Engineer
- Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Information Technology Infrastructure Manager
- Software Engineer
- Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Information Technology Infrastructure Manager
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
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Tuition for the MBA management information systems online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$538.55
Per Credit Hour
$1,615.65
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$19,387.80*
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
Important dates you need to know
The MBA MIS Specialization 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
1/2/25
Next Application Deadline
1/18/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/19/24 | 10/2/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/17/24 | 12/13/24 |
| Spring I | 1/18/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
Admissions
Qualifications for our management information systems MBA program
Admission to the MBA in MIS 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 initial review of the application.
Admission to the MBA program is selective based on a variety of factors. The program, at its discretion, may request GMAT or GRE test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the MBA degree. At least two years of work experience is recommended for students entering the MBA program.
Applicants should have grades in quantitative courses that indicate a high probability of success in completing the MBA program. A review of quantitative courses will be conducted by the MBA program director.
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.
Students who were not admitted may appeal. These appeals are handled by the MBA program director. Students seeking an exception are required to provide the program director with evidence supporting the reason such an exception should be granted. The program director's decision regarding the appeal is final.
Students are expected to enter the program with competencies in computer software and statistics.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
SIUE Office of Graduate and International AdmissionsCampus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Note: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their MBA courses. Students who fall below this minimum will be placed on academic probation and referred to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. If the student is permitted to continue in the program, the conditions for continuance will be put in writing and communicated to the student. In addition, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to receive their degree.
Courses
A look at the online MBA in MIS curriculum
The MBA with a Management Information Systems Specialization online curriculum is comprised of 36 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of MBA core courses and 12 credit hours of electives.
