Santa Clara University

The MSIS program at Santa Clara University is designed to equip leaders in managing information technology with the tools to harness the power of information. Much of the course work is project based, connecting learning to actual challenges in the field. Students will learn how to integrate emerging technologies into organizational practices, and to successfully manage complex, technically centered change processes.

I. Core Business Requirements (4 courses)

ACTG 300 Accounting for Business Decisions
FNCE 451 Financial Management
OMIS 355 Computer-Based Decision Models
MGMT 503 Organizational Analysis and Management

II. Core Information Systems Requirements (6 courses) 

MSIS 601 Object Oriented Analysis and Programming
MSIS 602 Information Systems Analysis and Design
MSIS 603 Database Management Systems
MSIS 604 Information Systems Policy and Strategy
MSIS 605 Telecommunications and Business Networks
MSIS 606 Software Project Management

III. Specialization (choice of 5 courses)

MSIS 621 Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
MSIS 622 ERP Systems
MSIS 623 Financial Information Systems
MSIS 624 E-Business Technologies
MSIS 625 Computer Security
MSIS 626 Computer Simulation and Modeling
MSIS 696 Emerging Topics in IT Management
OMIS 384 Supply Chain Management
OMIS 388 Supply Chain Outsourcing
MGMT 524 Managing Innovation and Technology
MGMT 538 Managing Teams and Projects
IDIS 612 Management of the High Technology Firm Seminar
IDIS 705 Leadership for Justice and Prosperity (1 unit)
MKTG 592 Internet Marketing and eCommerce
COEN 250 Information Security Management (2 units)
COEN 252 Computer Forensics (4 units)

IV. Integrative Experience (3 courses)

MSIS 641 Information Technology-Ethics and Public Policy
MSIS 642 & 643 Capstone Project I & II