MBA/MA Dual Degree in Information Systems

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Bridge Business and Technology with a Dual MBA/MS in Information Systems

Prepare for leadership roles in today’s tech-driven world with the University of Maine’s dual MBA/MS in Information Systems program. This cutting-edge program combines a comprehensive business education with advanced expertise in information systems, equipping you to excel at the intersection of strategy and technology.

Gain skills in communication, systems planning, control, and decision support while mastering the business principles needed to lead in a data-driven economy. Offered through a partnership between the University of Maine School of Computing & Information Science and the Graduate School of Business, this program provides the interdisciplinary training needed to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation.

Set yourself apart in a competitive job market. Explore how the MBA/MS in Information Systems program can help you achieve your career goals today!

Fast Facts

  • Degrees: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science (MS)
  • Hours Required:
    MBA Credits: 30 (including 6 MSIS elective credits)
    Information Systems Credits: 21
  • Modality: Online

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Potential Careers

  • Chief Information Officer
  • IT Director
  • Data Scientist
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Manager
  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Business Systems Manager

Curriculum Requirements

All MBA students must complete 8 Core Courses:

  • Financial Statement Analysis (MBA 609)
  • Management of Contemporary Organizations (MBA 626)
  • Global Supply Chain Networks (MBA 637)
  • Strategic Decision Making (MBA 649)
  • Financial Management (MBA 651)
  • Managerial Marketing (MBA 670)
  • Strategic Data Analysis (BUA 601)
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence (BUA 680)

There are 7 required courses in Information Systems:

  • Formal Foundations for Information Science (SIE 505)
  • Information Systems Programming (SIE 507)
  • Human-Computer Interaction (SIE 515)
  • Information Systems Law (SIE 525)
  • Design of Information Systems (SIE 550)
  • Two Information Sciences Electives

The MaineMBA is a STEM-designated degree with subject-area prerequisites in specific aspects of accounting (financial and managerial), economics (macro and micro), finance, and statistics. During the admissions process, the admissions team reviews applicants’ transcripts and work history to determine if they meet the program requirements. If it is determined that they still need prerequisites, the applicant will be assigned foundation courses to complete before they can register for classes.

The foundation courses are non-credit-bearing and self-paced and are designed as a faster and more cost-effective method of fulfilling the program prerequisites than full-semester, traditional undergraduate courses. However, admitted students can take traditional undergraduate courses to meet the requirements, should they choose. Each foundation course is designed to be completed in 15-20 hours at the user’s pace.