The MIS graduate program is a STEM-designated business program. MIS is an applied business program that focuses on the areas of:
Information systems
Software development
Computer system architectures
Business intelligence and data analytics
Information security
Cloud management
Related management issues
This program prepares students to practice and advance in positions such as:
Systems analyst
Business or data analyst
Project leader or manager
Technology manager
Software developer
System integrator
System administrator
Network administrator
Consultant
Program curriculum includes specific foundation preparation, technology and management core courses, career track elective courses and a final examination. The MIS program offers transcriptable specializations in project management (four courses) and business analytics (six courses).
Specializations Available
Business Analytics
The business analytics specialization equips future business leaders with an understanding of the fundamentals of business analytics, exposure to concepts of analytics and information-driven decision making in various functional business domains, and experience in applying concepts of business analytics in a variety of industry-leading software platforms.
Project Management
The project management specialization equips future business leaders with an understanding of the fundamentals of project management and exposure to areas of key interest to project managers, such as:
Project risk
Procurement
Quality management
Change management
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected April, October 2025
Start date
January 2025
School of Business
3307 Founders Hall,
EDWARDSVILLE,
Illinois,
62026, United States
Successful completion of a bachelor鈥檚 degree prior to enrollment
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50
International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized, public institution offering high-quality, affordable education programs.