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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The Master of Science in Business Administration, Management Information Systems (MSBA/MIS) program prepares students for specialized professional careers in developing and managing computer-based information systems. This 30-unit program is designed to accommodate students who have an undergraduate background in Management Information Systems. Students who do not have an academic foundation in information systems may participate in the MSBA/MIS program after taking the Program Prerequisite courses.

    Program Prerequisites (6 units)
    (Note: the appropriate MIS Program Prerequisite must be taken prior to enrolling in certain MIS classes, as shown in parentheses below.)

  • [3] MIS 210 Information Systems I
  • [0] MIS 211 Information Systems II

Note: Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

    Program Requirements (15-18 units)
  • [3] MGMT 210 Research Methodology
  • [3] MIS 240 Fundamentals of Data Communications (MIS 211)
  • [3] MIS 260 Advanced Analysis and Design of Computer-Based Information Systems (MIS 210)
  • [3] MIS 250 Data Base Design and Administration (MIS 211)
  • [3] MIS 270 MIS Strategic Planning and Policy (MIS 210)
  • [3] MIS 294* CO-OP in Mgmt Information Systems (Two of MIS 214, MIS 216, MIS 217, or MIS 219 and minimum CSUS GPA of 3.0) OR
  • [3] MIS 295* Internship in Mgmt Information Systems (Two of MIS 214, MIS 216, MIS 217, or MIS 219 and minimum CSUS GPA of 3.0)

* To substitute work experience for this requirement, and replace it with an elective, the student must submit an Action Sheet with documentation to the MIS Faculty Advisor.
    Electives (9-14 units)
  • [3] MIS 104 Bus. Programming for Small Computers (MIS 015 or CSC 015 or MIS 211)
    OR
  • [3] MIS 105 COBOL Programming (MIS 015 or CSC 015 or MIS 211)
    OR
  • [3] MIS 120 Advanced Object-Oriented Business Programming (MIS 015 or CSC 015 or MIS 211)
    OR
  • [3] MIS 155 Fourth Generation Language Application (MIS 150 or MIS 211)
  • [3] MIS 251 Strategic Applications of Information Resources (MSBA/MIS students: MIS 210 and 211 or their equivatlents. MBA students: MIS 271 and instructor permission)
  • [3] MIS 161 Systems Development Life Cycle II (MIS 150, MIS 160, OBE 130) or (MIS 210, MIS 211)
  • [3] MIS 280 Decision Support & Knowledge-Based Sys. (MIS 211 or equivalent)
  • [3] MIS 281 Topics in the Mgmt of Information Systems (MIS 210/211)
  • [3] MIS 279 Practicum in Strategic Info Technology Planning (MIS 219 & either MIS 214, MIS 216, or MIS 217)
  • [3] MIS 232 Management Science
  • [3] MIS 296 Experimental Offerings in MIS
  • [3] MIS 299 Special Problems in MIS (classified graduate status)
    Culminating Experience (1-3 units)1
  • [3] MIS 500A Master's Thesis (MGMT 210)
  • [3] MIS 500B Master's Project (MGMT 210)
  • [1] MIS 500C Comprehensive Examination (must be in final semester of program)

1 Advancement to Candidacy is required