Management of Information System

 

The Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS in MIS) is designed to give students the skills and background needed to develop and manage organizations' information resources, technology, and infrastructure. The MS in MIS serves as a source of added knowledge and experience for MIS graduates and practitioners interested in obtaining an advanced degree. The degree also provides growth opportunities for non-MIS and non-business degree holders who find that their careers demand graduate level MIS education. The MS in MIS prepares students for a variety of positions, including applications and web-site developer, computer network manager, business system analyst/manager, consulting, and project manager. The MS in MIS also prepares students for admission to doctoral programs in information systems or information technology.  

Admission Requirements

There are two tracks for admission. The first is a 152-hour undergraduate - graduate option that requires UNO management information systems undergraduate students to apply to the MS in MIS in the junior year. More information is presented in the section "Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Track".

Application Procedures

  1. Complete and submit the graduate application form for admission.

  2. Submit a detailed resume indicating your work experience and background.

  3. Submit a writing sample from work or previous academic experiences. Alternatively, if you do not have a writing sample, please submit a essay that addresses the following two topics:

    1. Discussion of two accomplishments that demonstrate your potential for success in the graduate program

    2. Discussion of your unique personal qualities and lilfe experiences that distinguish you from other applicants to our graduate program.

  4. Ask three references who can evaluate your work and/or academic achievements to write a letter of recommendation on official letterhead and send it directly to the Office of Graduate Studies.

  5. Send two official transcripts of all college coursework. The minimum undergraduate grade point average for the MS in MIS program is 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). All applicants must have the equivalent of a 4-year undergraduate degree.

  6. International applicants who do not have a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from an English-speaking institution of higher education in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, or English-speaking Africa, Australia, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit TOEFL and GMAT (or GRE) scores.
    1. The minimum TOEFL requirement for the MS in MIS program is 575 (230 if computer-based; 88-89 if internet-based).

    2. There is no minimum GMAT (or GRE) requirement, but the applicant's scores will be one factor used in evaluating the student's portfolio.

  7. Interview (optional): Although not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange for an interview with one or more members of the Graduate Program Committee by directly contacting the Committee Chairperson (pwolcott@mail.unomaha.edu). Telephone interviews are highly recommended for applicants outside the local area.

Admission Criteria

Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis. All applicants for the MS in MIS program must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution of higher learning or the equivalent foreign institution and earned a GPA of 2.80 (on a 4.0 scale). Since many factors influence the success of a graduate student, factors such as the applicant's maturity, motivation, employment history, writing samples, work experience, and other accomplishments will be considered in making admission decisions. In addition, for international applicants, the GMAT (or GRE) and TOEFL scores will be used along with other factors outlined above to make an admission decision. It should be noted that particular attention will be paid to the scores on the verbal and written sections of the GMAT (or GRE).

 

Non-Degree Students

Students interested in taking courses without admission to the MS in MIS degree program may do so with permission of the Graduate Program Committee. Please contact graduate program committee chairperson Dr. Peter Wolcott at pwolcott@mail.unomaha.edu

Application for Graduate Assistantships and Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships

The ISQA department offers graduate assistantships and non-resident tuition scholarships depending on the availability of funds. The announcement for open graduate assistantships and scholarships is made on the departmental website (http://www.isqa.unomaha.edu). Application forms can be downloaded from this site.

For more information...

To obtain additional information about the graduate program in Management Information Systems, please call (402) 554-3770 or visit our website at http://www.isqa.unomaha.edu.