Offered jointly by the faculty of Information Systems & Technology and Management, this dual degree was created for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge and expertise in the fields of both technology and management.  Students earn two Master’s degrees–the Master of Science in Information Systems & Technology (MIST)  and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) .  With the two degrees, graduates increase their marketability and gain a distinct competitive advantage in the professional marketplace.

Degree Requirements

Coursework.  The dual degree requires completion of 84 units.

MIST/MBA students may wish to familiarize themselves with the individual degree requirements for both the MIST  and the MBA .  Students work to complete requirements for the two degrees simultaneously and may benefit from the full scope of both programs.

A sample plan of coursework enrollment includes the following.

MSIST Courses

• Organizations as Information Processing Systems
• Databases
• Communications and Networking
• Software Development
• Delivering Value Through IS&T Leadership

MBA Courses

• Quantitative Methods
• Marketing Management
• Corporate Finance
• Strategy
• Organizational Behavior
• Financial Accounting
• Operations Management

University Policies.  University policies detailed in the Academic Policies  section of the Bulletin apply.