Friends University: Master of Management Information Systems

[ INFORMATION SYSTEMS ]

Program Design

Depending on each student's work experience, undergraduate preparation, and personal goals, individual objectives of MMIS graduates will vary. Because each student selects an area of emphasis within the program of studies, he or she will generally choose an emphasis that will promote accomplishment of his or her objective.

Foundation
Core
Career Paths

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Foundation — Technology and management theory form the foundation of the program of studies. From that foundation, students develop and exhibit:

Research skills

Critical thinking skills

Oral and written communication skills

Teamwork and leadership skills

Life-long learning skills

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Core — Core Information Technology courses provide students with opportunities to develop and apply concepts in a variety of technology areas. Each student selects an area of emphasis upon which to concentrate throughout his or her program of study. Areas of emphasis may include (but not limited to):

Database management

Decision support systems

System policy and security

Systems analysis and design

Network administration

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Integration — Integration courses provide a framework to blend management principles and concepts with information technology. In these courses, students synthesize knowledge and skills gained from foundation courses, core courses, area of emphasis, and professional experience into a major project that culminates the program of study.

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Career Paths — The MMIS program supports both traditional and emerging career opportunities in Information Technology. Management of information is core to virtually all sizes and types of organizations and industries. Program Graduate career examples may include:

Information security and policy management

Data and knowledge management

Systems development

Networking and telecommunications infrastructure

Consulting and systems integration

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