OverviewOverview
The Masters of Information Systems Management (MISM) degree is designed for students seeking professional careers in information systems. The MISM blends information systems theory with a "hands on" approach to learning information systems design and implementation skills. Management topics are particularly emphasized.
The MISM degree features a newly revised curriculum allowing students to develop a foundation of key Information Systems topics including management and strategy, people and organizations, IT architecture, and systems development. Additionally, 18 hours of elective courses are required, giving students the flexibility to further study information systems and/or management topics of their choice. All MISM classes contain the underpinning themes of ethics, communication, professionalism, team dynamics, controls, risk management, project management, flexibility, and adaptability.
The MISM program is a five-year integrated option for BYU students in the Bachelors of Information Systems program, as well as an option for students who have already completed a bachelors degree. The completion time for students with a bachelors degree is dependent on their undergraduate major and the amount of prior information technology training.
The MISM program begins Fall semester of each school year. The application deadline is the last working day of March at 4:30 PM if you are a continuing BYU student or the first working day of March at 4:30 PM if you are a former BYU student or a student transferring from another institution. A student may be enrolled in the classes at the time of application as long as these classes are completed by Fall. For external applicants, all prerequisite classes must be completed at the time of application, or documentation must be shown to prove that these classes will be completed by Fall. Please refer to the links to the left for instructions on application to the MISM program.
Continuing Isys students can access the Bachelor's/Master's Decision Form during the month of March by clicking the following link:
Former BYU Students or students coming from another institution may apply by clicking the following link:
In addition to the standard MISM degree, we also offer a specialized version of the MISM to prepare students to enter Ph.D. programs. This program does not require additional credit hours. Refer to the links to the left for more information.
Learning Outcomes
Use the following link to download the Information Systems MISM Expected Learning Outcomes:
