Program Description

Acquire valuable skills necessary to be a technology leader in tomorrow’s global business environment. The Coles College MBA-MSIS brings business strategy to technology projects and technological innovation to business challenges. By blending best business practices and strategic technology skills, students acquire the knowledge necessary to become qualified and capable leaders for cutting-edge global organizations.

This program is a part of the Michael J. Coles College of Business .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

To be admitted into the dual degree program, the applicant must specify the option at the time of application to the Graduate School. Students interested in applying for the MBA/MSIS dual degree program should consult with the program coordinator with regard to admission requirements and required courses. The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions  requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

• Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University;
• Academic background (approved by MBA and MSIS program directors);
• Acceptable scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Three letters of recommendation (optional);
• Professional experience (Note: Personal interviews will be conducted whenever possible and responsible work, community service, and leadership experience will be considered).

Admissions Criteria for Unique Cases

Currently, there are no exceptions to the admission requirements.

Transfer Credit

No credit from outside institutions is accepted for this degree program.

Enrollment Criteria

The Coles College MBA-MSIS consists of 54 hours of graduate study, including 27 hours of business administration courses and 27 hours of information systems courses. Students are required to take the core courses from both the MBA and MSIS programs, plus one elective MBA course.

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements