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The MBA program is fully accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Organized in 1916, AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. Detroit Mercy's MBA Program is one of the oldest AACSB-accredited programs in the United States. In 2009, the MBA program celebrated 60 years of accreditation by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems program is housed in Detroit Mercy’s College of Liberal Arts & Education in the Department of Cybersecurity & Information Systems. This department also is home to the Center for CyberSecurity & Intelligence Studies which is nationally recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a Center for Academic Excellence in CyberDefense Education for 2016-2021.  Having held designation as a Center of Academic Excellence for Information Assurance from 2004-2016, 六九色堂 has more than a decade of expertise behind each class that drives you as a professional to be the best in your field. 

To begin the admission process, you only need to submit one application for the dual degree.

The MBA Program is open to students of high promise who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. No prior academic work in business is required. Admission decisions are based on undergraduate grade point average (GPA), work experience, post graduate studies, and recommendations, and GMAT (if needed).

The Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems (MS CIS) with a major in Software Management requires acceptance to program. Admission criteria to the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems program differ from the MBA program admission criteria. See below for admission requirements for this program. For questions or assistance regarding the application process to the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems, contact Rita Barrios, Ph.D., dual degree co-director, Cybersecurity & Information Systems Department chair and associate professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Education via telephone at 313-993-3338 or via e-mail at rita.barrios@udmercy.edu.

Admission Materials for the MBA

• A 六九色堂 Graduate Application Form, with the application fee (waived for online applications);
• Official transcripts for all previous academic work;
• An official report with the scores earned on the GMAT (if needed)
• A resume;
• Letter of recommendation; and
• Any other information which the applicant feels is important to the admission decision.

Admission Materials for the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems

The Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems program is open to students of high academic promise who have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Of primary importance are the nature and quality of the applicant's prior academic record and work experience.  No prior work in software management is necessary since the curriculum encapsulates the entire body of knowledge.
 
Incoming students with limited background in software development may be required to complete foundational course(s) to ensure the student is prepared to meet the requirements of the degree. The foundational course is: CIS 1010 Foundations of Cybersecurity.

MBA Degree Requirements

Students who desire this dual degree option should normally declare their intention during their first semester of enrollment. Students must contact the Graduate Business Program Director to file the appropriate form with the Graduate Business Programs Office. Students must meet the admission requirements for both programs, must fulfill all foundation requirements for both programs, and must successfully complete the coursework specified for the Dual Degree Option.

The basic requirements for 六九色堂's MBA Program involve a 36 credit hour structure which includes the following set of core courses and a set of post-core courses. Core courses serve as the heart of a common educational experience for all students who seek the MBA degree. Post-core requirements include an integrated capstone course, MBA 5900.

• ACC 5200 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
• ECN 5120 Analysis of Economic Conditions (3 credits)
• MBA 5200* Decision Analysis (3 credits)
• MBA 5210 Personal Development, Ethics, and Social Responsibility (3 credits)
• MBA 5220 Corporate Finance (3 credits)
• MBA 5240 Marketing Management and Planning (3 credits)
• MBA 5250 Organizational Leadership (3 credits)
• MBA 5260* Information Systems and Technology (3 credits)

* MBA 5200 and MBA 5260 satisfy elective credits in the Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems program.

Post Core Courses

• MBA 5900 Strategic Management (3 credits)
• Advanced Electives* (9 credits)

* The nine-hours of advanced electives (beyond foundation and core) provide an elective route in Computer and Information Systems for the MBA degree.

Under the dual MBA/MS CIS degree, students are required to be enrolled in both programs. In this option, a maximum of 15 credits are shared between the two degrees: 9 credits (3 courses) transferred from MCI to MS CIS and 6 credits (2 courses) transferred from MBA to MS CIS. The minimum credits required to graduate with both degrees is 51 credits, but some students may need additional credits based on the pre-core courses required in the MBA and/or foundational courses required in MS CIS.

Graduate students should consult the Chair of the Cybersecurity & Information Systems department for advising in their Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems program requirements and courses.

Master of Science in Computer & Information System Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems with a major in Software Management (MS CIS) must complete 30 credit hours, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, which are comprised of five required courses and five electives.  The shared MBA courses will be considered as electives.

Required

Electives (choose 5 from the list below)

MBA Foundation Courses

Foundation requirements include a set of courses designed for those applicants who have had no exposure or limited exposure to business courses in their academic background and/or limited work experience. These courses, up to a maximum of 24 credit hours, may be required to guarantee preparedness for the program's core and post-core requirements.

• ACC 5100 Foundations of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
• ECN 5100 Economic Analysis of Enterprises (3 credits)
• MBA 5100 Legal Environment (3 credits)
• MBA 5120 Statistical Analysis for Decision Making (3 credits)
• MBA 5140 Foundations of Management (3 credits)
• MBA 5160 Foundations of Marketing (3 credits)
• MBA 5180 Foundations of Financial Management (3 credits)
• MBA 5190 Foundations of Production and Operations Management (3 credits)

Each applicant's program requirements are determined immediately following the admission decision. Foundation requirements may be waived, in any number, depending upon the applicant's academic background. The mere fact that a student has completed coursework in one or more particular disciplines or had extensive work experience does not imply that any waiver will be granted. Prior academic work must be of sufficient quantity and quality as to satisfy the specific criteria established. Each student's specific requirements are determined individually with the objective of ensuring the overall quality of that student's degree program.

Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems Foundation Courses

While the complete body of knowledge is included in the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems program, those students with limited background in software development may be required to complete a foundational course to ensure the student is prepared to meet the requirements of the degree. The foundational course is: CIS 1010 Foundations of Cybersecurity.

Upon completion of the dual MBA/MS CIS Program, graduates receive two diplomas: one for the MBA degree and one for the Master of Science in Computer & Information Systems.

GMAT Scholarships

The University provides scholarships to graduate students in the College of Business Administration who score 600 or higher on the GMAT test. Information about the test and applications for it may be obtained by calling the Graduate Business Programs Office at 313-993-1203.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are available to selected students enrolled in any graduate business program. A graduate assistantship is conferred upon a student with the understanding that the student will be assigned to a discipline or program to assist in research, tutoring or general activities. A limited number of graduate assistantships are available each semester. A graduate assistant works 7.5 hours per week in exchange for a 1-course tuition waiver. Application forms for a graduate assistantship are available in the Graduate Business Programs Office.

Graduate Admissions Counselor: Theresa Carson

• Telephone: 313-993-3309 or 800-635-5020
• Fax: 313-993-1673
• Email: theresa.carson@udmercy.edu

Cybersecurity & Information Systems Department Chair: Greg Laidlaw, DMIT, CISSP

• Telephone: 313-993-3337
• Fax: 313-993-1166
• Email: laidlags@udmercy.edu

Director of Graduate Business Programs: Dr. Omid Sabbaghi

• Telephone: 313-993-1172
• Fax: 313-993-1673
• Email: omid.sabbaghi@udmercy.edu