Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Business Informatics, M.S.


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Marius Truta, Ph.D., School Director

Susan Brudvig, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director

Introduction

Purpose

The Master of Science in Business Informatics (MBI) offers a challenging curriculum to prepare managers in information systems and information technologies. The program offers practical, hands-on experience and theoretical discussions of information systems and applications, especially in for-profit environments. The program is built on the premise that an information systems manager should be able to:

  1. Understand the current information technologies.
  2. Evaluate, adopt, and adapt new technologies.
  3. Comprehend the organizational setting in which these technologies must be implemented.
  4. Manage information systems as an organizational resource by making critical IS-related decisions and recruiting and retaining IS/IT personnel.

Office of the MBI Program

The MBI Program is in the College of Informatics (Griffin Hall Suite 400). For more information, call 859-572-6959, e-mail mbi@nku.edu or visit mbi.nku.edu/.

Requirements

Admission Requirements

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institutions with a minimum undergraduate overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.80. If the GPA is lower than 2.8, candidates with relevant work experience may be considered for admission. For such consideration, candidates should include an up-to-date resume in their application for admission.

♦ Indicates prerequisite.

 

Program Requirements


Foundation courses are required for those students admitted to the program with a limited business or programming educational background. The requirement of these courses can be met based on undergraduate/graduate (transcripted) coursework completed or other methods that demonstrate an understanding and proficiency.

Foundation courses


A programming course may be required for students admitted to the MBI program with no programming background. This requirement may be met based on coursework completed, work experience, or other methods. The MBI director will assess students’ programming needs by the end of their first semester or-if requested-before admission and advise students of the next steps.

MBI Program Curriculum


The MBI degree requires 10 courses (30 credits). Seven MBI classes (21 credits) are required, and three (9 credits) are elective. Students may use elective classes to complete a concentration in one of three areas of specialization. A foundation class in computer programming may be required for some applicants.

Specializations based on electives are available including:


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