Degree Programs

Dual MBA/MSMIS

This program provides an opportunity for students to earn dual master’s degrees in areas that are highly sought after in today’s global economy. Through this program, students have an opportunity to enroll in both the MBA and the MSMIS at the same time. Students are able to share up to 12 credits between the two programs. These shared credits are specified in the dual program degree requirements below.

In order to apply to the dual degree program, admission requirements for both the MBA and the MSMIS must be met.

Students already enrolled in one of the two programs may be eligible for admission to the dual degree program. Contact the UMW Graduate Admissions Office for more information.

To qualify for graduation from both programs, students must meet foundation course requirements for both programs and take the following set of courses to meet all core, concentration and elective requirements for both programs:

MBA Core Courses (24 Credits)

• MBUS 501A Organization Theory and Design (3 credits)
• MBUS 502 Financial Decision Making for Managers (3 credits)
• MBUS 505 Quantitative Methods for Business (3 credits)
• MBUS 509 Information Technology for Managers (3 credits)
• MBUS 512 Organizational Research and Assessment (3 credits)
• MBUS 517 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
• MBUS 523 Marketing Strategy (3 credits)
• MBUS 595 Strategic Management (3 credits)

MSMIS Core Courses (24 Credits)

• MMIS 500 – Management Information Systems (3 credits)
• MMIS 505 - Information System Analysis and Design (3 credits)
• MMIS 510 - Information Security Management (3 credits)
• MMIS 515 - Information Technology Project Management (3 credits)
• MBUS 553 – Distributed Processing and Data Communications  (3 credits)
• MBUS 550 Computer-Based Decision Support Systems (3 credits)
• MMIS 590 - IT Research Project (3 credits)
• MMIS 591 - IT Externship (3 credits)

MBA Concentration and MSMIS elective courses (12 credits shared)

• MMIS 530- Emerging Information System Technologies (3 credits)
• MMIS 531 – Managing & Leading the Information Technology Workforce (3 credits)
• MMIS 532 – Enterprising Information Systems (3 credits)
• MMIS 533 – Management of Information Technology Outsourcing (3 credits)

   

Admissions Requirements

1. A completed application
2. An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
3. A GPA of at least 3.0 for the final 60 undergraduate hours of course work.
4. Students whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be asked to take the GMAT or GRE.
5. Current résumé
6. A one-page summary of applicant’s educational and professional goals
7. Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended
8. Three letters of recommendation
9. One or more years of professional experience preferred.
10. For those for whom English is not their first language, demonstration of competency on the Test of English as a Foreign Language may be required
1. Students without prior coursework in foundation areas must complete appropriate classes toward the degree. All students must complete 24 hours of core courses, as well as 12 hours of MSMIS elective credits. A minimum of 36 graduate semester hours must be completed to meet MSMIS degree requirements. Total number of credits needed to complete the MSMIS program ranges from 36 to 51, depending on the number of foundation courses required. Total number of credits needed to complete the MBA/MSMIS Dual Degree program ranges from 48 to 78, depending on the number of foundation courses required.

2. Application Dates

3. Your application should be complete (application forms, transcripts, and all supporting documents) by the following dates:
4. Fall Admission: July 1
   Spring Admission: November 1
   Summer Admission: April 1
   
5. You may also begin the program as a non-degree student.
6. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 540/286-8088, 866/261-4458, or graduate@umw.edu.
7. ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION AT THE STAFFORD CAMPUS