MS-MIS Part-Time Recommended Schedule
From Information Systems at Pitt Business
As a part-time Katz MS-MIS degree student, you join Katz and over 2 yeara complete coursework and other activities that prepare you to take on positions as an IS leader and expert in IS-enabled problem solving. The MS-MIS course structure is designed to provide you with a build on your background, expertise, and experience in both IT and Business and give you the opportunity to develop a specialization that draws these areas together into a platform for moving your career to the next level.
[edit] First Year
In your first year, the focus is on strengthing your IS skills and capabilities (through the IS Technical Core courses) and building your knowledge of your career goals, target industries and firms, and key IS issues and resources (MIS Practicum) so you will be prepared for more advanced course work in IS Management and your area of specialization.
| Course Number & Title | Credits | Typically offered |
| BMIS 2588 - Database Management | 3.0 | Fall |
| BMIS 2566 - MIS Practicum | 3.0 | Fall |
| BMIS 2689 - Technology-Enabled Business Transformation | 3.0 | Spring |
| BMIS 2537 - Business Systems Platforms | 3.0 | Spring |
| MS-MIS Specialization Course(s) | 3.0 | Summer |
[edit] Second Year
In your second year the focus is on developing your IS management knowledge (IS Management Core courses) and strengthening your capabilities within your specialization, so you can effectively perform roles as an IS leader and expert in IT-enabled problem solving.
| Course Number & Title | Credits | Typically offered |
| BMIS 2034 - Information Systems Planning | 3.0 | Fall |
| MS-MIS Specialization Course(s) | 3.0 | Fall |
| BMIS 2051 - Project Management | 3.0 | Spring |
| BMIS 2679 - Technology Innovation, Adoption, and Diffusion | 3.0 | Spring |
| MS-MIS Specialization Course(s) | 3.0 | Summer |
[edit] Notes
As a Part-Time MS-MIS student you are exempt from the requirement to take Information Systems (BMIS 2411).
