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Master of Science in
Management Information System (MIS)
The Program Overview
Today’s rapidly changing business environment requires MIS professionals who can, in addition to supporting the current application portfolio use technology to discover new and innovative ways to carry out business processes. MIS professionals must learn to lead the technical environment as well as to work with other parts of the organization to create values for the firm.
The Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS/MIS) program at the Daffodil International University provides technical expertise, business and organizational knowledge, a theoretical foundation, and communication skills necessary to manage information system functions. The program prepares individuals to make use of information technology to solve the business problems of today and tomorrow.
The program is suitable for individuals with strong academic backgrounds from a variety of disciplines who seek a comprehensive education in a field that is critical to organizational competitiveness.
The information technology field has enjoyed a rock solid job market that business leaders believe will increase ten to fifty percent over the next five years. Yet while it is clear that advancement potential will exist well into the 21st century, professionals should not rely on technical knowledge alone to fuel sustained growth. To remain competitive, individuals must develop strong communication skills and possess an increased aptitude for risk assessment and analysis. Daffodil International University’s MS-MIS program positions students for future growth and advancement. We offer cutting-edge courses in emerging fields of technology and management, and we have strategically designed our curriculum to broaden the student’s perspective—providing an expanded global view of business and technology
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The program is designed to meet the needs of:
· information systems managers
· consultants
· systems analysts
· ICT sales and marketing consultants
· network and database administrators
· professionals seeking to keep pace with the information age
The Faculty of Science and Information Technology has been offering the Master of Science in Information Systems since its inception in the early 2002's.
Program Objectives
The specific objectives of MS in MIS Program are:
· To promote the intellectual growth of the students.
· To develop competence necessary for the effective management of information systems and technology.
· To develop the research and analytical skills necessary to deal with various business organizations.
Admission Requirement
· 4 years graduation in the subject of mathematics/statistics/ Physics or any other related field.
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· 4 years graduation in the field of Business/Computing. They will be exempted some of the courses related to the subjects studied in graduation level.
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· Any graduate with minimum 4 years practical experience in the field of Business/Information Technology/Information Systems Management.
Duration of the Program
Master of Science in MIS program will be of 20 months duration divided
into 5 Semesters to complete 60 credit hours.
Graduation
To obtain the Master of Science in MIS degree a student will have to complete 60.00 Credit
Hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. If any student fails in any course he/she will get the
opportunity to improve the grade by retaking the same in the subsequent semester like all other
students.
First Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Class Hours
(per week |
MS- MIS 505 |
Basic Computing Principles |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MS- MIS 510 |
Business Data Processing |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MS- MIS 515 |
Quantitative Methods for Business |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MS- MIS 520 |
Structured Programming Language |
3.00 |
3-0 |
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Total |
12.00 |
12-0 |
2nd Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Class Hours
(per week |
| MIS 525 |
Human Communication & Information System |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 530 |
Business Management |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 535 |
Management Information Systems |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 540 |
Database Management Systems |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| Total |
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12.00 |
12-0
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3rd Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Class Hours
(per week |
| MIS 545 |
Telecommunication & Computer Networking |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 550 |
Electronic Commerce |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 555 |
System Analysis & Design |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 560 |
Data Structure and Algorithm |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| Total |
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12.00 |
12-0 |
4th Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Class Hours
(per week |
| MIS 565 |
User Interface Design |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 570 |
Information System Management |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 575 |
Project Management |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 580 |
Software Engineering |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| Total |
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12.00 |
12-0 |
5th Semester
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Class Hours
(per week |
| MIS 585 |
Advanced Management Information Systems |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 590 |
Decision Support Systems |
3.00 |
3-0 |
| MIS 599 |
Project / Thesis with Defense |
6.00 |
6-0 |
| Total |
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12.00 |
12-0 |
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