Dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Overview
The dual MBA/MS MIS program offered by Lee Business School is designed for individuals seeking career and leadership opportunities with a focus on information technology. This program equips students with the essential skills, knowledge, and tools to become visionary business leaders with strong competencies in management information systems.
Five Reasons to Get a Dual MBA/MS in Management Information Systems Degree at UNLV
- Top-Ranked Program: U.S. News & World Report ranks the part-time Lee MBA #73 in the nation (2024).
- Integrated Skills Development: Gain both business and technology skills, preparing you to excel in the modern workforce.
- Expert Engagement: Collaborate with leading researchers in both business and technology fields.
- Expanded Networking: Double your networking opportunities by working with faculty, professionals, and fellow students in two distinct fields.
- Unique Dual Specialty: This dual specialty gives you a competitive edge in the job market, setting you apart from others.
A Dual Degree that Brings Business and Technology Together
Management Information Systems professionals are critical to the current business environment. A dual degree in Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS MIS) allows students to combine business with technology to meet the demands of the current workplace.
Our Faculty
The dual MBA/MS MIS degree program consists of faculty from the Lee Business School. These faculty are world-recognized experts in numerous business sectors, publish in top-tier internationally recognized academic journals, and are engaged in the business community.
"Immediately after receiving my dual master's degrees, I received a substantial raise from my employer to match ‘market demand,’ and within six months, I landed my dream job—and location—on the other side of the country! The value of this program simply cannot be overstated."Norman Roldan, Graduate '18, Dual MBA/MS MIS degree recipient
Career Options
Achieving mastery within two disciplines is an excellent way to differentiate yourself from the competition. As a dual-graduate-degree holder, you'll demonstrate to future employers just how disciplined you are as an employee and how serious you are about your career.
With your dual MBA/MS MIS degree, you'll have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a variety of roles, including:
- Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Information Technology Manager
- Project Manager
- Systems Administrator
- Chief Technology Officer
“The dual MBA/MS in MIS program offers a perfect combination of the technical knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-changing workplace as well as solid business fundamentals designed to engage and inspire employees from the highest levels of the organization. Graduates earn two valuable masters degrees and are well positioned for career success.”John Baur, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Director of MBA & EMBA Programs
Admission Requirements
The dual master in MBA/MS MIS program is open to graduates from all undergraduate disciplines. Applicants would submit one application and pay one application fee. Your application will be reviewed by both the MIS and LEE MBA departments for admission consideration. Applicants are required to take the GMAT/GRE examination. A recommended minimum score of 550 is required for the GMAT examination. GMAT scores more than five years old are not accepted.
Program Structure
The dual MBA and MS-MIS program offers students a unique pathway to success, providing them with the comprehensive skill set, academic credentials, and strategic vision necessary to thrive as innovative leaders in the dynamic field of management information systems.
- Requires 54 credit hours (18 courses) with 30 credit hours allocated to the MBA curriculum and 24 credit hours to the MIS curriculum
- Can be completed in 3 to 3.5 years as a full-time student (with full-time status defined as enrolling in 9 credit hours per semester)
- Offers most evening classes, convenient for working and full-time students
The core MBA curriculum includes courses in:
- Accounting for Managers
- Leadership, Teams, and Individuals
- Financial Decision Making
- Market Opportunity Analysis
- Applied Economic Analysis
- Data Modeling and Analysis
The core MIS curriculum includes courses in:
- Information Systems Strategy
- Information Systems Project Management
- Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Data Management
- Client Project
Each respected side of the dual degree includes a culminating capstone.
MBA: Strategic Management
The capstone integrates knowledge from specialized functional courses into a CEO perspective. Students are expected to move beyond a repertoire of generic strategies toward the formation of unique, effective, and firm-specific strategies that will work in complex organizational contexts.
MIS: Client Project
This culminating experience for MIS students requires the practical application of concepts learned in the program. Reinforcement of client and expectation management, proposal writing, and professional communication.
Application Deadlines
Fall Term:
May 1 – International applicants
Jul. 15 – Domestic or permanent residence applicants
Spring Term:
Oct. 1 – International applicants
Nov. 15 – Domestic or permanent resident applicants
Summer Term:
Mar. 1 – International applicants
May 1 – Domestic or permanent resident applicants
Program Advisors Contact
Lee Business School
Management Information Systems
Han-fen Hu
702-895-3796
han-fen.hu@unlv.edu
Lee Business School
MBA Programs
John Baur, Ph.D.
702-895-3675
mba.director@unlv.edu
Prospective Student Contact
Lee Business School
Graduate Student Services
702-895-3655
LEEogss@unlv.edu
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