Management Information Systems - Metropolitan State University

Management Information Systems from Metropolitan State University is a Campus Master Management and Innovation degree that prepares you for a Business career. Program Overview The Master of Management Information Systems (MMIS) represents an important state-of-the-art concept in graduate education in the field of management information systems (MIS). Merging management and technology education, it is designed to help both technically-oriented information technology (IT) professionals and those from other fields gain expertise in the management of information systems in modern organizations. The MMIS promotes Metropolitan State's well-known ability to tie theory to practice, with a cutting-edge MIS education designed to have a "shelf life" that outlasts successive generations of hardware and software. The program core gives a strong background in management and information technology areas. Flexibility in elective courses, plus applications emphasis throughout courses, internships and the final integrative project gives one a strong base for the future. The program is designed to serve several distinct groups Information management professionals who need a strong mix of management theory and practice along with technological competence. This group needs more technical education than an MBA student, but less than a student who will be working in a purely technical capacity. General management professionals who need to understand how to manage the technical and IT aspects of their organizations. These students need the mix of management and technical work that leads to stronger technological understanding and analytical skills, resulting in stronger general management in firms where IT is a part of their competitive strategy. Technical professionals who need to upgrade and update their technological skills while also updating their analytical and management abilities. Technical and project managers also need this type of mix, as well as systems analysts and managers who will be progressing in their careers. Any managerial or higher level professional in organizations where IT is important will find the MMIS of great value. The MMIS prepares you in the areas of: strategic IT management; IT strategy and Internet strategy; supply chain management; IT security management; electronic commerce; enterprise resource planning (ERP); globalization; human factors; knowledge management; customer relationship management (CRM); managing the IT function (operationally); added distinction project management; systems analysis and design; social networking strategies for organizations information analytics and business intelligence technology management; and telecommunications. The MMIS serves the target groups by offering a choice of distinct concentrations: Information Management Concentration The information management concentration has a mixture of general management , IS/IT management, and management-level conceptual technical knowledge that enables you to understand the business environment and its management while being prepared to oversee or interact with technical staff in meeting information management needs. Professionals in all organizations will find this a valuable management education. Systems Management Concentration The systems management concentration takes a more technical approach. Upon completion of this program, systems analysts, technical analysts and managers will be updated on the latest techniques and approaches to developing the information systems of their organizations, and will be competent to lead and manage systems development projects as well as managing less technical functions. Program Outcomes The MMIS program goal is to prepare you for management, high-level work and potential leadership in management information systems and related fields, and general management in organizations where information technology is important. The program targets working adults who desire high quality applied MIS education along with solid theory. Program Objectives prepare for management of IS, IT, and related functions; prepare to be a leader in the integration of IT into the firm to help meet organizational goals; prepare for management of IT planning processes; and prepare general managers of firms for broader strategic uses of IT. View more details on Metropolitan State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management and Innovation courses.