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 Majors: Shape the Future with AI and Technology
  • The Management Information Systems (MIS) major equips you to harness AI, data, and emerging technologies to solve business challenges, drive innovation, and prepare for high-demand careers in business intelligence, consulting, cybersecurity, technology management, and other fast-growing fields shaping the future of work.
  • The Business Analytics major prepares students to use data, technology, and analytical tools to make informed business decisions. This major is available as a second major only and must be paired with another Hankamer School of Business major.
• 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.