Specializations
MSc in Management Information Systems
International Business is not accepting applications for the 2025 intake year. Applicants who wish to pursue graduate studies in this field may be considered for admission through our other specializations. Please contact us for more details if this interests you.
Students in this specialization first develop a grounding in research methods, followed by the management and effects of information systems. It is designed to prepare students for PhD studies; however, some graduates have gone on to roles in consulting, IT and government agencies.
Although not required, relevant work experience is a benefit.
Courses in this specialization are generally taught by members of Smith’s Digital Technology group.
Is this Specialization for you?
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Recommended Undergraduate Degrees
- Analytics
- Business or Commerce
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Human-Computer Interaction Studies
- Information Science
- Information Systems
- Engineering
- Technology Management
Program Structure and Content
This is a 12-month program beginning in September. Each student is required to complete the following courses and a research project of publishable quality. Course work completion consists of the following:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Research Methodology (MGMT 801) | 1.5 | |
| Experimental Research Method Design (MGMT 803) | 1.5 | |
| Statistics I (MGMT 800) | 3 | |
| Foundations of MIS I (MGMT 870) | 3 | |
| Survey Research Method Design (MGMT 804) | 1.5 | |
| Qualitative Research Method Design (MGMT 802) | 1.5 | |
| Foundations of MIS II (MGMT 871) | 3 | |
| One of : | 3 | |
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Major Research Project (MGMT 898) |
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“After I completed my undergraduate degree, the MSc program was the perfect fit for me to explore Management Information Systems research topics and develop a strong foundation to pursue my PhD. I chose to study at the Smith School of Business because it provided me with the opportunity to learn from renowned researchers, attend conferences and networking events, and to collaborate with others on exciting projects. As I work toward my goal of becoming a professor, I am grateful for the personal and academic growth that I experienced in the MSc program.”
PhD Candidate
Smith School of Business