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Dr. Ephraim McLean, Program Director
The Executive Master of Science in Information Systems concentrating on managing information technology (MSIS MIT) is a 12-month, lock-step program designed for rising professionals with a minimum of four years professional information technology (IT)-related experience. Students receive a Master of Science in Information Systems degree upon completion of the program.
The purpose of the Executive Master of Science in Information Systems program is to provide mid-level managers, and those aspiring to IT-related management, a challenging curriculum relevant to the needs of rising IT professionals. The MSIS MIT curriculum is designed to prepare IT professionals for significant management level positions. Participants will increase their ability to think efficiently, plan productively, manage effectively, and make decisions that create added value for the enterprise. For example, the curriculum will help managers assume a strategic role in the enterprise’s future; plan and manage for the next generation of IT business challenges; utilize and manage resources effectively and efficiently; and identify and broker solutions to current challenges utilizing best-in-practice IT methods. From an IT perspective, managers will be better able to implement a business-focused approach to create value and deliver a competitive edge for their organization.
The program consists of ten three-hour courses and a six-hour capstone project. The courses cover a wide range of IT management topics extending from strategic to organizational, financial, and technical. All courses are enhanced versions of the award-winning courses offered in the traditional two-year program. The capstone projects will be selected based on the interests of participants and their value and relevance to their companies.
The lock-step format serves to forge strong networking, a more in-depth learning environment and support among the students as they take the same courses together during the program.
This Executive format program meets the needs of busy IT professionals; the program is designed to be completed in one year while maintaining full-time employment. Face-to-face classes are held on alternate Saturdays. Electronic distant-learning modules are offered in between these Saturdays at the convenience of the participant - any time, any place.
Another aspect of the strong commitment to the success of each participant is the Mentor of Excellence program. During the year-long experience, each participant will be paired with a business leader who will serve as mentor to guide, advise, and support.
