Graduate Program

MBA in Management Information Systems (MBA-MIS)

The MBA with a major in Management Information Systems (MIS) combines an MBA core with a specialization in information systems management. Students develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for business administration management as well as advanced knowledge pertaining to information systems. In addition to the theoretical instruction, the business analytics courses have a hands-on component using SAP, Quickbooks, and databases, which will allow you to gain real-world experience as well as demonstrate to employers that you know how to apply your classroom learning in the field. This major is non-quantitative and does not require a computer science background. *Must have a Microsoft Windows OS PC or laptop to install SQL. Software provided.

Admissions Requirements

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Program Learning Objectives

Requirements

Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

Demonstrate sophisticated written communication. (SLO1)
Deliver professional oral presentations. (SLO2)
Apply advanced critical thinking to solve complex challenges. (SLO3)
Evaluate ethical dilemmas and recommend solutions based on Christian ethical principles. (SLO4)
Critically evaluate and synthesize information for effective management. (SLO5)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Completion Time

Program	Full Time Standard (Yrs)	Part Time Standard (Yrs)	Full Time 150% (Yrs)	Part time 150% (Yrs)
Master in M.I.S.	2	2	3	3

Curriculum

M.B.A. in Management Information Systems Program Requirements		Sem.Hrs.
MBA Core Component 7 Courses 21 Semester Hours	ACC 500 Accounting for Managers	3
	ECN 500 Managerial Economics	3
	FIN 500 Financial Management	3
	MGT 500 Organizational Behavior & Leadership	3
	MGT 510 Human Resource Management	3
	MIS 500 Management Information Systems	3
	MKT 500 Marketing Management	3
Management Information Systems Major 3 Courses 9 Semester Hours	MIS 550 Enterprise Resource Planning for Managers	3
	MIS 560 Database Management Systems	3
	MIS 580 IT Project Management	3
Internship Component 2 Semester Hours	The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).	2
Elective Component 1 Semester Hours	The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any graduate courses (500+) that are not a requirement.	1
Capstone Component 1 Course 3 Semester Hours	BUS 700 MBA Capstone: Strategy & Competition	3
TOTAL M.B.A. in M.I.S.		36

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 36 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Job Outlook and Salary: Business

SOC	Occupation
11-1011.00	Chief Executives
11-1011.03	Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00	Sales Managers
11-3012.00	Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00	Facilities Managers
11-3013.01	Security Managers
11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01	Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02	Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03	Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04	Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06	Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04	Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00	Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00	Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00	Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00	Construction Managers
11-9072.00	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00	Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00	Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01	Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02	Spa Managers
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00	Cost Estimators
13-1071.00	Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00	Logisticians
13-1081.01	Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02	Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00	Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00	Management Analysts
13-1141.00	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00	Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05	Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06	Online Merchants
13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Major 2: CIP Code 11.0101

Related Jobs: Computer and Information Sciences, General

Job Outlook and Salary: Computer and Information Systems Managers

SOC	Occupation
11-3021.00	Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts
15-1211.01	Health Informatics Specialists
15-1221.00	Computer and Information Research Scientists
15-1241.00	Computer Network Architects
15-1241.01	Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
15-1242.00	Database Administrators
15-1243.00	Database Architects
15-1243.01	Data Warehousing Specialists
15-1244.00	Network and Computer Systems Administrators
15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers
15-1255.01	Video Game Designers
15-1299.00	Computer Occupations, All Other
15-1299.01	Web Administrators
15-1299.02	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
15-1299.03	Document Management Specialists
15-1299.04	Penetration Testers
15-1299.05	Information Security Engineers
15-1299.06	Digital Forensics Analysts
15-1299.07	Blockchain Engineers
15-1299.08	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers
25-1021.00	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Program Learning Objectives

Requirements

Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

Produce clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner. (ILO1)
Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology. (ILO2)
Use critical thinking to improve organizations with information systems technologies and applications. (ILO3)
Exhibit awareness of professional standards Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making. (ILO5)
Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research into technology firms specializing in Management of information systems and research what tools are currently being utilized to manage business operations effectively. Use research to write a paper indicating differences in how each firm is applying and managing data for its client. (ILO6)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Completion Time

M.B.A. in M.I.S.
Full Time Standard (Yrs)	2
Part Time Standard (Yrs)	2
Full Time 150% (Yrs)	3
Part time 150% (Yrs)	3

Curriculum

M.B.A. in M.I.S. Program Requirements
MBA Core Module 7 Courses 21 Semester Hours
ACC 500 Accounting for Managers	3
ECN 500 Managerial Economics	3
FIN 500 Financial Management	3
MGT 500 Organizational Behavior & Leadership	3
MGT 510 Human Resource Management	3
MIS 500 Management Information Systems	3
MKT 500 Marketing Management	3
Management Information Systems Major 3 Courses 9 Semester Hours
MIS 550 Enterprise Resource Planning for Managers	3
MIS 560 Database Management Systems	3
MIS 580 IT Project Management	3
Internship Component 2 Semester Hours
The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).	2
Elective Component 1 Semester Hours
The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any graduate courses (500+) that are not a requirement.	1
Capstone Module 1 Course 3 Semester Hours
BUS 700 MBA Capstone: Strategy & Competition	3
TOTAL M.B.A. in M.I.S.	36

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 36 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Job Outlook and Salary: Business

SOC	Occupation
11-1011.00	Chief Executives
11-1011.03	Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00	Sales Managers
11-3012.00	Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00	Facilities Managers
11-3013.01	Security Managers
11-3051.00	Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01	Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02	Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03	Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04	Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06	Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04	Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00	Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00	Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00	Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00	Construction Managers
11-9072.00	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00	Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00	Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01	Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02	Spa Managers
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00	Cost Estimators
13-1071.00	Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00	Logisticians
13-1081.01	Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02	Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00	Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00	Management Analysts
13-1141.00	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00	Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05	Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06	Online Merchants
13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Major 2: CIP Code 11.0101

Related Jobs: Computer and Information Sciences, General

Job Outlook and Salary: Computer and Information Systems Managers

SOC	Occupation
11-3021.00	Computer and Information Systems Managers
15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts
15-1211.01	Health Informatics Specialists
15-1221.00	Computer and Information Research Scientists
15-1241.00	Computer Network Architects
15-1241.01	Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
15-1242.00	Database Administrators
15-1243.00	Database Architects
15-1243.01	Data Warehousing Specialists
15-1244.00	Network and Computer Systems Administrators
15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers
15-1255.01	Video Game Designers
15-1299.00	Computer Occupations, All Other
15-1299.01	Web Administrators
15-1299.02	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
15-1299.03	Document Management Specialists
15-1299.04	Penetration Testers
15-1299.05	Information Security Engineers
15-1299.06	Digital Forensics Analysts
15-1299.07	Blockchain Engineers
15-1299.08	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers
25-1021.00	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Quality and Cost Effective

Graduate

Level

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

2 Years

Program Length

All the resources, class size, workload and the flexibility is beautifully organised. I enjoyed all the courses I had from IAU. All the professors and staff were so friendly. They were always available when we needed them. I believe all the courses that I learned from IAU will be very helpful for my workplace.

Fahmida Chowdhury Mumu
MBA-MIS 2024 Student
Michael Kahler is the best instructor! His Marketing classes are filled with live examples that make learning so engaging. Another inspiring lady lecturer also made a big impact. The IAU staff are always incredibly helpful. Truly a great experience.

Kaniz Mustary Noboni
MBA-MIS 2024 Student
In my CPT program, I applied knowledge from courses like business strategies, managerial economics, and organizational behavior. I also connected with students and professors, expanding my network and gaining valuable career insights.

Md Zikar Hossan
MBA-MIS 2024 Student
IAU equipped me with strong problem-solving and research skills that I used during my CPT to help save my company money. Professors Vahid, Sanaz, and Michael were especially impactful, each teaching practical lessons I’ll carry forward. I also appreciated the hybrid classes and support from staff like Marie.

Blas Alfonso Nkua Obama Obono
MBA-MIS 2024 Student

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MBA in Management Information Systems (MBA-MIS)

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Mode of Instruction

Completion Time

Curriculum

Graduation Requirements

Other Graduate Programs

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Mode of Instruction

Completion Time

Curriculum

Graduation Requirements

Other Graduate Programs

Quality and Cost Effective

Graduate

Hybrid/Online

2 Years

Study in IAU Campuses

IAULA

IAUOC

IAUWM

IAUSD

IAULAX

IAUMAD

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