Master of Science

Management Information Systems nformation technology professionals face the challenge of , and organizational and societal impacts of information providing reliable, accurate and timely information to meet technology by combining coursework with the demands of society’s growing dependence on information coursework in one of several concentrations. technology. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Management I The program emphasizes practical application of various Information Systems program is designed for professionals who understand the strategic value of information resources and the management theories and technical tools to a variety of hypothetical importance of managing these resources throughout an . and real-life problems. Students gain an appreciation of the complex challenges associated with the management of information technology The Benedictine M.S. in Management Information Systems program through group interaction, comprehensive projects, case analysis, is centered on an interdisciplinary approach that meets the needs research and active participation in the sharing of individual experience. of seeking an alignment between business goals and It is through these varied teaching methods that students are prepared to information technology. Students become technically proficient and be leaders well into the 21st century. able to address issues such as the creative application, effective

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Accounting and Financial Systems Health and The and Financial Systems Systems Management concentration addresses the needs of The concentration in Health Information The Management and Organizational Behavior organizations that expect meaningful, Systems Management lays a foundation for concentration emphasizes organizational timely and accessible financial information. managing information technology in the behavior, and These organizations expect appropriate administration of health care services. It is human resource skills critical in creating high- responses to privacy, security, regulatory important for information systems and health performance work teams to design, construct and legal requirements. This concentration care professionals to effectively manage and and implement information technology is designed for students in accounting or apply information technologies specific to projects successfully. It is most appropriate for positions who have health care. This concentration is appropriate students who wish to emphasize people-related significant interaction with the financial for students considering a Master of Public skills. It is also appropriate for students who functions of their organizations or who are Health (M.P.H.) as a dual degree. are considering an M.S. in Management and considering a M.S. in Accountancy as a Organizational Behavior as a dual degree. dual degree. Information Security and consumers increasingly rely Professional Internship on Internet and web services. Needs are The full-time internship program is developed The Business Administration concentration growing for system security professionals specifically for recent college graduates and provides a broad business background with who can help design, configure, implement, offers a professional internship experience exposure to major business functions such as manage, support and secure computer systems. as the M.S. in Management Information accounting, , marketing, operations This concentration is designed to explore Systems concentration. Students complete 64 and organizational behavior. It is most the challenges and possible solutions to quarter credit hours in M.S. in Management appropriate for students who have or expect to information systems security. Information Systems courses including 12 have significant interaction with all functions quarter credit hours in internship courses. The within an organization. It is also appropriate Integrated Marketing goal of the internship experience is to prepare for those students who are considering a Communications students without significant professional Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Integrated marketing communications (IMC) career experience for their future roles and as a dual degree. is a customer-centric, data-driven approach to responsibilities in the workplace. planning and communicating with consumers. Business Analytics IMC is the management of all organizational Project management is one of the world’s most The Business Analytics concentration focuses communications to build positive relationships in-demand skill sets spanning all industries on the skills, technologies and applications with customers and other stakeholders, and sectors of business. Project management for investigation of past business performance stressing marketing to the individual by is a highly sought-after skill as to gain insight and drive business planning. understanding their needs, motivations, intense global competition demands that It makes extensive use of data, statistical attitudes and behaviors. IMC emphasizes new projects and and quantitative analysis, explanatory Internet-based marketing communication tools be completed on time and within budget. and predictive modeling, and fact-based along with the traditional communication Courses offer the student an understanding management to drive decision-making. tools used by marketing professionals. of organizational behavior as it relates to the The concentration is appropriate for students individual, effective skills, in functional business units as well as and resolution, as well as information technology. skills to effectively manage the financial side of projects. The M.S. in Management Information Systems program requires 64 quarter credit hours integrating management information systems core courses with courses in one of several concentrations. Dual Degree Options Students who earn the M.S. in Management Information The curriculum is offered in a structured yet flexible format with required Systems may wish to consider completing a second and elective courses offered annually. By completing two courses (8 quarter graduate degree by taking an additional 32 quarter credit credit hours) per term as a full-time course of study, professionals may earn hours in Accountancy, Business Administration, Business the M.S. in Management Information Systems in two years. Advisors can help students matriculate into the program at each of the four quarters (fall, Analytics, Management and Organizational Behavior or winter, spring or summer). An advisor may also devise a part-time program Public Health. Application and admission are required for of study. each graduate program and students must complete all requirements for the selected dual degree.

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4+1 M.S. in Management Information Typical Fall Quarter Course Offerings Systems Program MIS 546 Systems Analysis and Design (4) Well-qualified Benedictine University students who complete MIS 642 Financial Information Systems (2) an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Analytics, MIS/MSBA 663 Data Mining, Text Mining and Business and , Business with Science Applications, (4) Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, MIS 677 Decision Support and Knowledge-based Systems (4) Economics, Finance, and Economics, MIS/MBA 683 Project Management (4) Management and Organizational Behavior, or Marketing may be eligible to complete the M.S. in Management Information Typical Winter Quarter Course Offerings Systems with one additional year of full-time graduate MIS 609 Computer Fraud (4) study. The full-time 4+1 M.S. in Management Information MIS 654 Enterprise-Wide Information Systems (4) Systems program is developed specifically for recent college MIS 656 Information Systems Security (4) graduates. Admission to the program is not automatic and an MIS 657 Electronic Commerce (4) application must be completed during the student’s senior MIS/MSBA 659 Business Analytics (4) year of undergraduate coursework. Classes are conducted MIS 681 Network Planning (2) during evenings and weekends to meet the needs of busy students. MIS 682 Network Design (2) MIS/MBA 683 Project Management (4) Certificates Typical Spring Quarter Course Offerings Certificate programs are designed for concentrated focus beyond the core M.S. in Management Information Systems MIS 545 Computer Organization and Architecture (4) curriculum. Certificates are offered in: MIS 616 Information Systems Auditing (4) • MIS 648 Information Management in Health Care (2) • Business Analytics MIS 649 Advanced Topics in Health Information • Electronic Commerce Systems Management (2) • Health Information Systems Management MIS 674 Database Management Systems (4) • Information Security MIS/MBA 683 Project Management (4) • Information Systems Management MIS 689 Strategic Information (4) • Integrated Marketing Communications • Project Management Typical Summer Quarter Course Offerings MIS 655 Computer and Network Systems Security (4) “I appreciate all that the M.S. in Management Information Systems program has done for me as I transitioned my MIS 658 Managing IT Facilities (2) career into information services. I’ve learned a breadth of MIS/MBA 683 Project Management (4) computer topics and skills as well as how business incorporates information technology for growth, operations and analytics. Please visit ben.edu/catalogs for more program information, including I secured my current job before I completed all my coursework course descriptions; please see ben.edu/benulive for the online because of my experiences in the classroom and the great schedule of M.S. in Accountancy, M.S. in Business Analytics, M.S. in teaching staff.” Management Information Systems, M.B.A., M.S. in Management and Jonathan Baker, M.S.’13 Organizational Behavior and M.P.H. courses available each quarter. (Management Information Systems) Requirements Analyst, Aon Hewitt M.S. in Management • • • Information Systems Faculty • Benedictine University Benedictine University •5700 College Rd.•Lisle,IL60532 For moreinformation, calltheEnrollmentCenter at(630) 829-6300, [email protected] orvisitben.edu. Forbes amongprivatefastest-growing campusinthecountry nonpro fi between tdoctoral institutions 2002-2012. graduate15 andfour doctoral ofHigherEducation programs. TheChronicle in Spring fi eld,IllinoisandMesa,Arizona. 1887,Founded in Benedictineprovides and 55undergraduate majors Full-Time Faculty B.S., 1977,George Mason University Law School J.D., 1988,Th omasM.Cooley (2013) Business Administration Chair, ofGraduate Department ProfessorAssistant andDepartment Ricky M.Holman, J.D. B.S., 1970,University ofIllinois M.B.A., 1981,DePaul University Program (2008) Master ofScience inAccountancy Instructor andProgram Director, John C.Draut, M.B.A. B.S., 1982,Elmhurst College M.B.A., 1992,Roosevelt University Ph.D., 2003, Benedictine University Program (2005) Graduate Business Administration Professor,Associate of Department Sharon Borowicz, Ph.D., EA B.Sc., 1973,Hebrew University School forSocial Research Ph.D., 1992,M.A.,1981,New Program (2013) Graduate Business Administration Professor,Assistant of Department Ron P. Baiman, Ph.D. University Chicago B.S., 1977,Loyola Northwestern University Ph.D., 1985,M.S.,1979, Business Analytics Programs (1992) Systems andMaster ofSciencein Management Information Master ofSciencein Program Director andProfessor, Barbara T. Ozog, Ph.D. magazinenamedBenedictineamong “America’s Top consecutive Colleges” for thefourth year in2014. Program

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