Specialization in Managerial Information Systems

Competencies Profile of Graduates for the Specialization in Management Information Systems

The Master in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Management Information Systems is designed to develop skills that enable students to:

Knowledge

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

1. the concepts of emerging technology that may apply to the management field.
2. the processes of evaluation, planning and selection of different managerial information systems.
3. the processes of evaluation and measurement of the different managerial areas with an emphasis on the in management information systems.

Skills

1. Evaluate and select the appropriate technology to develop a management information system according to the needs of the organization to which they belong.
2. Design management information strategies that meet current and future information processing needs of the organization to which they belong.
3. Analyze and document the information requirements of an organization.

Attitudes

1. Be aware of the impact of information systems in the management process.
2. Recognize the importance of research in management processes.
3. Demonstrate compliance with the moral and ethical principles that govern the profession.

Requirement for the Specialization in Managerial Information Systems - 15 credits

Required Courses -12 courses

BADM 6030	Database Systems	3
BADM 6040	System Analysis and Design	3
BADM 6045	Telecommunications and Networking	3
BADM 6957	Integration Seminar in Research in Information Systems	3

Prescribed Distributive Requirements for this Specialization - 3 credits

One course selected from the following:

BADM 6260	Advanced Programming	3
BADM 6265	Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence	3
BADM 6275	Internet in Organizations	3
BADM 6285	Information Security, Privacy and Compliance Normative	3