DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS — THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Management Science and Information Systems offers concentrations in Management Information Systems and Operations Management Science. The department offers students both a strong background in theory and opportunities to learn state-of-the-art practical applications and techniques. Students seeking concentrations in other departments will find that MSIS courses will enhance their management skills and career prospects. All UMass Boston students are encouraged to take any MSIS courses for which they meet the prerequisites.

Concentrations

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Information technology is transforming all aspects of business. Students who concentrate in Management Information Systems acquire the knowledge and skills needed to take a leading role in
this innovative field. Among other topics, the curriculum covers the planning, design, and implementation of computer-based information, communication, and network systems.

As information technology has impacted virtually all aspects of business, students who complete the MIS concentration will not be limited in their career options. Graduates are in demand and have found employment in a variety of industries, including: health care, transportation, government, high-tech, financial services, and manufacturing.

Requirements (18 credits)

MSIS 310: Client/Server Programming
MSIS 411: Database Management
MSIS 461: Systems Analysis and Design

And three of the following:

MSIS 414: Computer Networks for Management
MSIS 415: Object Oriented Programming for Business
MSIS 422: Decision Support Systems and Groupware
MSIS 425: Project Management
MSIS 426: e-Business and e-Commerce Infrastructure
MSIS 427: Knowledge Management: Competing in the Knowledge Economy
MSIS 428: Information System Security
MSIS 430: International Information Management
MSIS 454: Supply Chain Management
MSIS 480/MSIS 488/MGT 478 (Honors)

Operations Management Science (OMS)

The Operations Management concentration focuses on ways in which companies assess, manage, and improve their productivity and efficiency in order to maintain their competitive edge in both national and international markets. Students who concentrate in the Operations Management Science become highly skilled at using quantitative analysis and information technology within the managerial context.

Graduates of this concentration will be ready to begin careers in all types of organizations and in a variety of industries, including hi-tech, transportation, health care services, financial services, and others. Opportunities may include project management, systems development, quality management, decision support, operations management, and more.

Requirements (18 credits)

At least 3 of:

MSIS 425: Project Management
MSIS 450: Applied Operations Management: Domestic and Global
MSIS 452: Quality Management
MSIS 454: Supply Chain Management

At least 2 of:

MSIS 422: Decision Support Systems and Groupware
MSIS 455: Decision Analysis
AF 363: Cost Accounting

With additional choices:

MSIS 309: Databases and Programming for Managers
MSIS 414: Computer Networks for Management
MSIS 415: Object Oriented Programming for Business
MSIS 426: e-Business and e-Commerce Infrastructure
MSIS 430: International Information Management
MSIS 461: Systems Analysis and Design
MSIS 480/MSIS 488/MGT 478 (Honors)

Note that although students are allowed and even encouraged to pursue more than one concentration, no more than two courses from the first concentration can be used towards the second.