Master of Information Systems Program Overview and Admission

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Master of Information Systems from the Raj Soin College of Business, Wright State University

Highlight of Program

The Master of Information Systems degree is designed to meet the educational needs of managerial and technical employees who have IT budgetary, management, or decision-making responsibilities.

Our program curriculum focuses on a problem-solving approach to information management and uses a rich blend of real-life experiences, case material, and simulations through innovative, relevant, and rigorous curriculum taught by outstanding faculty and industry experts with a blend of technical and managerial skills. Students learn alongside with other business and IT leaders and accomplish capstone projects to address real problems and return value to their company.

Focused on ROI

To lead a business enterprise, you need to control your business operations and directly influence IT solutions. You need to lead every aspect of your business processes. IT is an enabler, not a solution in and of itself. This program is tailored to put you in charge of your company’s IT resources - rather than IT controlling you.

“This program provides the required blend of strategic, practical, and hands-on content that is not only relevant to IT leaders, but critical to their success.” – David Hoskins, CIO, Dayton Power & Light.

Final projects average $1M in savings for IS and $5M for supply chain masters programs - Read the full story "Lightening Strikes at Wright State for Air Force, Businesses"

Designed for Your Busy Schedule

The Master of Information Systems is designed for working professionals who cannot always take time from work to enhance their education. We offer a high-value one-year program with a convenient blended education approach. Students spend four residency weekends on campus . The remaining course work is completed using our proprietary e-learning modules prepared by experts in their fields.

The entire program is built on a foundation of problem-solving, student-centric experiences, and corporate involvement. The Master of IS is a 33 semester-credit hour program. Of these, six hours are dedicated to an extensive Capstone project designed for the program participant by his/her sponsoring organization. The remaining 27 credit hours include course work in the following Information Systems domains:

• Technology architecture
• Project assurance & failure avoidance
• Enterprise systems
• Technology strategies
• Business continuity & disaster recovery

The program concludes with the capstone project in which students apply and integrate program content to complete an intensive project assigned to them by their organization. At the end of the project, the students present their project to faculty advisors, sponsoring organizations, and other IT professionals.

Program Domains and Courses

Early applications are encouraged because class size is limited.

Application Requirements Include:

• Three years of experience in MIS, technology, or a related field
• In or on-track to assume a role of senior professional responsibility
• Bachelor's degree (GPA requirements)
• Three professional letters of reference

Neither the GMAT nor the GRE is required.

Start the application process on the Graduate School website.

It is helpful that you contact Mr. Aaron Sigritz, Program Director at rscob-is@wright.edu when you apply to the program so that your application status can be tracked.

International students - PLEASE NOTE! If you plan to study in the USA under an F-1 or J-1 visa, you are NOT eligible for this program because of US federal laws and regulations governing online classes. Please contact Ms. Claudia Espinoza at Wright State's International Education office to see if there is another program that would meet your educational goals.

For more information, contact:

Director Master of Information Systems

Rike Hall Rm 293

ISSCM Office: 937-775-2895

E-mail: aaron.sigritz@wright.edu