MSIS/MBA
Students who are interested in obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) as well as a Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS) may pursue a dual master’s program in business administration and information security in less time than would be required to complete two degrees separately. Candidates in this program complete the requirements listed below.
All policies for Application and Admission for the dual MSIS/MBA program are the same as those for the MBA program.
Degrees Earned: Master of Business Administration and Master of Science
Total Credit Hours: 59 - 86
MBA Degree Requirements (45)
Program: MBA-BSAD-B
Program: MS-INFO-B
Core Courses (24)
Foundation Courses (21)
All Lewis MBA students must satisfy Phase I course requirements. These 7 required courses provide the background and essential preparation for advanced study.
Students with undergraduate degrees in business may be eligible for a waiver of some or all of the Foundation courses. The student must have earned a grade of B- or better to be eligible for a waiver. Transfer credit must have been earned prior to matriculation.
(Accounting, economics, and quantitative methods require two undergraduate classes each for waiver eligibility.) Students may also petition for Proficiency Exams for Foundation courses if they believe they have a strong background in the subject matter. Proficiency exams must be completed in the student’s first semester of study.
Concentration (9)
Three courses from the MSIS concentration area.
MSIS Degree Requirements (35 - 41)
Foundation Courses (6)
Seminars (2)
| INSY-59700 | Information Security Certification Prep 1 | 1 |
| INSY-59710 | Information Security Certification Prep 2 | 1 |
Capstone (3)
| INSY-59100 | Information Security Practicum: Management | 3 |
Core Courses (18)
Concentration Courses (12)
Select four courses from the following: