MS in Information Systems
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Specialization
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Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Specialization is designed to prepare students for successful careers in innovation-related roles, allowing them to organize, develop, and commercialize information technology-based innovation in existing firms or to create new technology-based ventures. This specialization prepares students to evaluate opportunities and manage the process of innovation and builds the necessary knowledge and skills that enable leaders to seize market opportunities and drive strategic management and intelligent decision making. It includes courses in both Information Systems and Entrepreneurship and may also include an optional emphasis in Bio-innovation.
Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
If you do not have an AACSB accredited undergraduate or graduate degree in business, you are required to complete at least 12 credit hours in addition to the 30 credits of required and elective courses. These courses provide a general business foundation upon which your graduate information systems degree will be built.
Choose four of the following courses:
- Data Analysis for Managers, BUSN6530
- Analyzing and Interpreting Accounting Information, BUSN6550
- Marketing Management, BUSN6560
- Management of Operations, BUSN6630
- Financial Management, BUSN6640 (if selecting BUSN 6640, must complete BUSN 6550 prior)
Required Courses
- New Concept Development, ENTP6842
- The Business Plan, ENTP6020
- Corporate Entrepreneurship, ENTP6021
- Emerging Technologies, ISMG6460
Electives
Choose electives from both lists below for a total of 6 courses
Entrepreneurship Electives (minimum of 2 courses, maximum of 3):
- Entrepreneurial Financial Management, ENTP6824
- International Entrepreneurship, ENTP6826
- Leadership in New Ventures, ENTP6848
- Legal and Ethical Issues of Entrepreneurship, ENTP6822
- New Venture Operations and Project Management, ENTP6854
- Strategic Web Development, ENTP6862
Information Systems Electives (minimum of 3 courses, maximum of 4):
- Information Systems Management and Strategy, ISMG6180
- Database Management Systems, ISMG6080
- Analysis, Modeling and Design, ISMG6060
- Internet and Mobile Technologies, ISMG6120
- Business Intelligence Systems, ISMG6220
- Web site Development Practices and Technologies, ISMG6240
- IT Project Management, ISMG6450
Please see the course catalog for course descriptions.