Programs and Course Information

Baylor's MIS curriculum is theory-based with a balance of practice. It is consistent with Association of Information Systems (AIS) and Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) recommendations.

The Baylor Information Systems and Business Analytics program offers a variety of learning opportunities including the following:

• Undergraduate Major: The MIS major prepares students for a career as an information systems professional. The major focuses on the integration of information technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of businesses and other enterprises.
• Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS): The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) focuses on equipping students with both the technical and management knowledge to lead and direct IS within an organization.
• Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA): The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) is a STEM-designated and cross-disciplinary degree encompassing information technology and statistical data to help business leaders make data-based decisions.
• MSIS/MBA Joint Degree: The MSIS/MBA joint degree equips students with the breadth of business knowledge that a MBA degree provides while still receiving the depth of information systems training that the MSIS provides.
• PhD in Information Systems: The PhD in Information Systems seeks to train future researchers, scholars and teachers to analyze and understand the impact of information and communications technologies on individuals, organizations and society.