2016–2017 2016–2017

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT
Compete for today’s—and tomorrow’s—jobs with a careerfocused
master’s degree in management.
The master’s degree program in management allows you
to combine a broad management education with specific
knowledge for your field or industry. We design our graduate
management degree program with input from today’s top
employers to provide you with decision-making skills, real-world
experience, and a firm foundation for career advancement.
MS IN MANAGEMENT: A
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INFORMATION
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SYSTEMS S S AND SERVICES
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SPECIALIZATION
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Required Core Courses 12
Required Specialization Courses 21
Required Capstone Course 3
Total Credits 36
Learn how to integrate and use information systems to create
value within your organization by pursuing a master’s
degree in management with a specialization in information
systems and services.
The information systems and services specialization teaches
you how to procure and use computer-based information systems
for decision making and organizational effectiveness. This
specialization is designed for professionals who have little or
no experience with computers, as well as those with advanced
computer skills.
What You’ll Learn
Through your coursework, you will learn how to
Use advanced project management skills
Develop databases
Analyze systems
Outsource appropriate tasks
Careers
Executives
Computer and information systems managers
Computer systems analysts
Information technology project managers
Your Coursework
The curriculum in information systems and services uses case
studies of companies in real situations, so you’re learning practical
skills and knowledge that you can immediately apply at
work. In addition to building a strong technological foundation,
you’ll learn about the interaction of technology, organizational
behavior, strategic planning, project management, and systems
analysis methods used to support an organization through its
information systems.
Coursework Examples
In past projects, students have had the opportunity to
Create an IT database based on real-world circumstances
Review case studies for analysis and evaluation
Use decision support tools to assist in decision making
Design web pages using standards for representing common
media formats, compression algorithms, file format translation
tools, hardware requirements and standards, system
constraints, Java, CGI scripts, and virtual reality
Make IT decisions using statistics and financial information
Use organizational theory, effectiveness measurement, and
systems thinking to solve problems
Manage intercultural environments
Course descriptions are found on pp. 92–128. Before enrolling, check www.umuc.edu/catalogs for possible updates to program offerings.
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