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MISM Course Requirements

The MISM degree requires you to demonstrate proficiency in technology management, IT Strategy, and fundamental business skills.

MISM Degree Requirements

  • 180 units of coursework which is the equivalent of 15 semester-length courses are to be completed in three semesters.
  • A team-based project course in your area of interest with an external client.
  • An overall grade point average of 3.0.
  • A summer internship is required for students in the 21-month and 16-month tracks.

MISM Course Requirements

The required courses are designed to build core competencies in integrating technology management with business expertise with courses ranging from Economic for IT to Object Oriented Programming in Java. As a student in the MISM program, you also have the flexibility to choose from a range of challenging elective courses designed to help you excel in an increasingly digital world.

Students in the one-year, 21-month and 16-month track complete the same course requirements as described below.

Course requirements include:

5 course equivalent in Technology and Technology Management:

  • Org. Communication and Distributed Object Technologies
  • Database Management
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Object Oriented Programming in Java
  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design
  • Digital Transformation

4 course equivalent in Organizational Management and Strategy:

  • Organizational Management
  • Economic Analysis
  • Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Finance
  • Decision Making Under Uncertainty
  • Statistics for IT Managers
  • Professional Writing
  • Professional Speaking

2 course equivalent in a Project Course:

  • Information Systems Project

4 course equivalent:

Course Exemptions

If you have a strong background in any of the required courses, you can receive an exemption with permission of the instructor. Exempting a course doesn't reduce the required number of courses you must complete. However, you can add more elective courses to expand your knowledge base.

Technology Requirements

You'll also need a laptop during your enrollment period. Have your own or need to purchase one? Please read our technology requirements first.