Dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems (MBA/MSCIS)

Description

The dual program is offered cooperatively between the College of Liberal Arts & Education and the College of Business Administration.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to accommodate the career needs of professionals across a wide variety of work organizations: business, health care, industrial, educational, and governmental.

The Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems with a major in Software Management (MSCIS) produces effective leaders for advanced technology organizations. It offers leading-edge, industry-based knowledge of best practices in IT process development, leadership, program management and software assurance. It provides a seamlessly integrated strategic understanding of the correct way to manage lifecycle processes, software assurance processes, security and privacy.

The dual MBA/MSCIS program is offered for those who wish to combine their knowledge of the business environment with the rapidly changing world of information technology.

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    Admission Requirements

    To begin the admission process, students only need to submit one application for the dual program.

    The MBA program is open to students of high promise who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. No prior academic work in business is required. Admission decisions are based on undergraduate grade point average (GPA), work experience, post graduate studies, and recommendations and GMAT (if needed).

    The Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems (MSCIS) with a major in Software Management requires acceptance to the program. Admission criteria to the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems program differ from the MBA program admission criteria. See below for admission requirements for this program. For questions or assistance regarding the application process to the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems, contact Gregory Laidlaw, DMIT, CISSP dual degree co-director, Cybersecurity & Information Systems Department Chair and Lecturer in the College of Liberal Arts & Education, via telephone at 313-993-3337 or via email at laidlags@udmercy.edu.

    Admission Materials for the MBA

    Admission decisions for the MBA are based on an undergraduate GPA, GMAT score (if needed), work experience, and other degrees.

    • Complete the Online Application (application fee is waived);
    • Official transcripts for all previous academic work;
    • A resume;
    • Letter of Recommendation (included in the online application); and
    • Applicants are welcome to include any other information they feel is important to the admission consideration. This information can be uploaded while completing the online application.

     

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    Requirements for the Master of Business Administration (33 credits)