Master of Science in Management Information Systems Online

Expand your understanding of information systems and their value to organizations in the business world as you prepare for roles as a technology-driven leader with data management experience.

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

Develop advanced expertise with the online MS in Management Information Systems

Tuition

$16,156.50

Total Tuition

Duration

as few as 10 months

Program Duration

Credit Hours

30

Credit Hours

Leverage cutting-edge technology to help businesses achieve their goals when you graduate with an online Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Curriculum for this cutting-edge program prepares you to create, maintain and manage effective information systems in a wide range of professional settings.

Benefit from the flexibility of our 100% online coursework as you explore key industry concepts like software development, information security, data analytics and cloud management. This AACSB-accredited MIS master’s equips you for leadership roles guiding core business activities and improved decision-making through enhanced use of technology.

In this online program, you will learn to:

  • Increase your understanding of current and historical theories, concepts and models of the discipline
  • Recognize the dynamic nature of organizations and the complexity of organizational initiatives
  • Develop the ability to access and evaluate the literature of the discipline and understand the major issues in the current state of information technology (IT)
  • Gain the ability to write and speak about the current issues of the discipline to peers, practitioners and the public
  • Articulate and demonstrate knowledge of IT
  • Write and present IT concepts and reasoning to peers and practitioners
  • Identify and understand critical issues in the discipline
  • Develop the ability to challenge and evaluate information
  • Synthesize and integrate knowledge in the discipline
  • Understand and exhibit the professional standards for responsible conduct in the discipline
  • Demonstrate the skills to interact with and manage a diverse mix of people in a dynamic, digitally connected world
  • Demonstrate the skills to utilize a diverse mix of processes
  • Understand the value and ethics of practicing the profession in society
  • Gain ability to apply knowledge in the discipline to solve sophisticated problems and to interpret technical issues
  • Increase your understanding of current and historical theories, concepts and models of the discipline
  • Recognize the dynamic nature of organizations and the complexity of organizational initiatives
  • Develop the ability to access and evaluate the literature of the discipline and understand the major issues in the current state of information technology (IT)
  • Gain the ability to write and speak about the current issues of the discipline to peers, practitioners and the public
  • Articulate and demonstrate knowledge of IT
  • Write and present IT concepts and reasoning to peers and practitioners
  • Identify and understand critical issues in the discipline
  • Develop the ability to challenge and evaluate information
  • Synthesize and integrate knowledge in the discipline
  • Understand and exhibit the professional standards for responsible conduct in the discipline
  • Demonstrate the skills to interact with and manage a diverse mix of people in a dynamic, digitally connected world
  • Demonstrate the skills to utilize a diverse mix of processes
  • Understand the value and ethics of practicing the profession in society
  • Gain ability to apply knowledge in the discipline to solve sophisticated problems and to interpret technical issues

Career opportunities:

  • Systems Analyst
  • Technology Manager
  • Software Developer
  • System Integrator
  • System Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Consultant
  • Systems Analyst
  • Technology Manager
  • Software Developer
  • System Integrator
  • System Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Consultant
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

Pay your affordable tuition course by course

Tuition for the MS in Management Information Systems 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

Choose from multiple start dates to create your own academic schedule

The MS in Management Information Systems 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
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

Explore the requirements for the MS in Management Information Systems online program

Admission to the MS 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 MIS 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 MIS degree. At least two years of work experience is recommended for students entering the MIS program.

Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended. 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

Discover what you will learn in the online MS in Management Information Systems program

The MS in MIS online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours, including 21 credit hours of management information systems core courses and 9 credit hours of electives.

In order to earn your MIS 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 online, you will complete three of the following elective 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
Introduction to the concepts and applications of business analytics to support data-driven decision-making in organizations.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Overview of business analytics and business intelligence using SAP tools, including how to assess and use data, determine data needs and generate and process reports.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is primarily designed for students who are interested in Database Programming, namely in Oracle DBMS, and will introduce a variety of advanced concepts.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Information Systems (IS) security principles, practices, theory, use of data and analytics for information security analysis. Analytical tools used are Python and R.
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
The role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in the business environment will be explored using SAP. A risk management approach will be emphasized.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces data visualization as a process embedded in the data analytics lifecycle. Students use leading data visualization software to address business questions.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Industry internship requiring the application of information systems design, development, and/or technical support skills in a structured work environment. Requires consent of department chair or program director.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Current issues; content varies. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours if topics differ.

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