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MBA/MS-MIS Dual Degree. MBA/MS-MIS Value Proposition. The objective of the MBA/MS-MIS program is to: Leverage your background and experience with Information Systems Provide a foundation of management knowledge, skills, and experience
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MBA/MS-MIS Value Proposition • The objective of the MBA/MS-MIS program is to: • Leverage your background and experience with Information Systems • Provide a foundation of management knowledge, skills, and experience • Develop and document your capabilities in IS leadership and IT enabled problem-solving • Prepare you to succeed as a IS leader in global enterprises
Candidate Background Information Technology Knowledge, Information Systems Skills, and Development Experience
Business Foundations – The Katz MBA Information Technology Knowledge, Information Systems Skills, and Development Experience Business Knowledge, Analytical Skills, and Management Experience Katz MBA
IS Leadership & IT Enabled Problem-Solving Katz MS-MIS Information Technology Knowledge, Information Systems Skills, and Development Experience Business Knowledge, Analytical Skills, and Management Experience Katz MBA Bridging the IS/Management Gap – The Katz MS-MIS Information Technology Knowledge, Information Systems Skills, and Development Experience Business Knowledge, Analytical Skills, and Management Experience Katz MBA
Katz IS Community • Faculty • Brian Butler: Web 2.0; Online Communities • Sherae Daniel: Open Source Software development • Richard Franklin: Programming and Development • Dennis Galletta: Interface Design • Andrew Heary: Healthcare and IS; IS Management • Chris Kemerer: IT Innovation; Software Engineering • William King: IS Strategy; Knowledge Management • Laurie Kirsch: IS Project Management • MBA and MBA/MS-MIS Alumni • Doctoral, MBA, and MS-MIS Students
MBA/MS-MIS Dual Degree Curriculum • IS Technology Core (9 credits) • Data Management: Technologies, Practices, & Policies • Systems Analysis and Design • Business Systems Platforms • IS Management Core (9 credits) • Project: Project Management • Firm: IS Planning • Industry/Market: Technology Innovation, Adoption & Diffusion • IS Practicum (3 credits) • Specialization (9 credits + MBA Concentration) • IS Management, Supply Chain, Customer Analytics, New Venture Creation/Entrepreneurship
MS-MIS Core Courses • IS Technology Core • Design, Application, and Evaluation of IS Solutions • Database Management • Systems Analysis and Design • Business Systems Platforms • IS Management Core • Leadership of the IS function and IT enabled business initiatives • Project: Project Management • Firm: IS Planning • Industry/Market: Technology Innovation, Adoption & Diffusion • Practical Note • If you complete the MS-MIS core, you are exempted from BMIS 2411
IS Practicum • Create a customized program of study to maximize the impact and benefit you receive from the MBA/MS-MIS program • Develop and document your IS analysis and leadership capabilities by: • Creating industry and firm profiles • Analyzing current IS management issues • Applying relevant consulting and research • Network with the Katz IS community • Fellow MBA/MS-MIS students (Full and part-time) • Katz and CBA Alumni • Corporate and community partners
Specializations • As part of developing your program of study you will have the opportunity to select a specialization in one of the following areas: • IS Management • Supply Chain Management • Customer Analytics • New Venture Creation/Entrepreneurship • Your specialization will guide your choice of • MBA Concentration (not IS) • MS-MIS Electives
Other Opportunities to Participate in the Katz IS Community • Techno-MBA club • Project Courses • Web 2.0 Evaluation and Planning • Electronic Commerce Strategy Development • Independent Studies • Web 2.0: Challenges and Opportunities • Strategic Implications of IT Infrastructure Investment • Katz IS community website (www.katzis.org)
For more information… • Katz IS Community Website/Wiki • http://www.katzis.org/ • MBA/MS-MIS Dual Degree Program admissions • Kelly Wilson (Admissions and MS-MIS Alum) • IS Courses and requirements • Carol Dvorchak (Student Advising) • IS Careers and Placement • Dana Romano (Career Services) • IS Faculty Coordinator • Dr. Brian Butler (bbutler@katz.pitt.edu)