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Master of Science in Management Information Systems with a focus in Data Mining Campus: Chicago Number of Required Campus Visits: 0
Program Type: Master's Degree Total Number of Credit Hours: 32 Sem. Hr(s). Description:
Technology management jobs are growing faster than
jobs in any other area of business and management.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational
Outlook, six of the fifteen fastest growing job categories in
the U.S. are in information systems, specifically computer
and communications network analysis, systems analysis,
computer network administration, software engineering,
database management, and information technology
forensics.
The Master of Science Degree in Management
Information Systems with a focus in Data Mining will
develop
highly-trained professionals with fundamental knowledge of
both information technology and business, preparing them
for managerial
roles as information systems professionals. The MS Degree
in MIS is designed to prepare
business and information technology professionals for
careers in MIS, including business analysts, system
designers, consultants,
database developers and managers, process analysts,
project managers, business intelligence experts and
more.
This program is offered by the
College of Business Administration at the University
of Illinois at
Chicago. To earn the Master's degree, students
would be required to complete eight 4-credit hour courses--
32 hours in total
course work. Upon successful completion of all coursework,
students earn a Master of Science in Management
Information Systems from
the fully
accredited University of Illinois at Chicago.
Program Objectives
Students in the program will gain:
- Knowledge, skills and expertise to design, develop and
implement information systems solutions for a broad range
of business
problems.
- Capabilities and knowledge for managing information
systems and technology projects in organizations.
- A deeper understanding of management solutions for
professionals in information systems and information
technology.
After completing the program, graduates will be
conversant in the language and concepts of information
technology and systems. At the
same time, they will develop a good understanding of
business, organizational processes and management
concepts.
Admission Requirement(s):
- A completed application
- All applicants will be required to submit official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities attended, including prior attendance at any campus of the University of Illinois.
- Official GRE or GMAT score - school code 1851
- Two (2) letters of reference
- A current resume
- A personal statement submitted separate from your application that describes your professional and academic background and why you want to pursue this degree. Please limit your statement to 1,000 words.
Prerequisite(s): The minimum requirements for admission to the Master of
Science in Management Information Systems with a focus in Data
Mining are:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and
official copies of transcripts from all previous course work.
- All applicants must have had course work in mathematics through
the level of calculus covering integration and differentiation, and
statistics through regression analysis.
- A grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (final 60 semester
hours or 90 quarter hours).
- Applicants with a master's degree must have maintained a GPA of
at least 3.00/4.00 in that program.
- At least 3 years of full-time work experience in a technical or
business area.
- The GMAT (with a minimum score of 500) or GRE (with a minimum
score of 1000) taken within five years prior to entry into the
program.
- Students should know Java and have a basic knowledge of
databases prior to starting the program.
Program Cost(s):
| Illinois Residents and UI degree holders |
$24,480 for the entire degree ($765 per credit hour for 32 credit hours) A one-time,
non-refundable
application fee of $40. Tuition and fees do not include books and course materials. |
| Non-Illinois Residents and International Students |
$27,200 for the entire degree ($850 per credit hour for 32 credit hours) U.S. students residing
outside
Illinois will pay a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $50. International students will pay a one-time, non-refundable
application fee of $75. Tuition and fees do not include books and course materials. |
Program Contact(s):
The University of Illinois
510 Devonshire
Suite H
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (866) 896-3939
E-mail: gcadvisor@uillinois.edu
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