Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a range of programs for students.

Programs

• By Location: Programs are available on campus and online.
• By Program Level:
  • Associate's and Bachelor's degrees
  • Master's degrees
  • Doctoral and Post Master's degrees
  • Certificates
• Professional Training: Non-credit training is available in areas such as AI, Plastics, Project Management, and more.
• By Subject: Programs are available in subjects including:
  • Business, Finance, and Economics
  • Criminal Justice and Security Studies
  • Cybersecurity
  • Education
  • Engineering/Engineering Technology
  • English and Liberal Arts
  • Health Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology

Course Description

The Management Information Systems course examines computer technologies, database management, and data communications to improve and/or restructure business processes and decision-making effectiveness to create a competitive advantage.

Prerequisites, Notes, and Instructor

• Prerequisites: POMS.5010 Operations Fundamentals, or matriculated in MSA, MSF, or MSBA, or permission of the graduate business programs coordinator.
• Special Notes: If not currently matriculated in a Manning School of Business program, please contact the MBA staff for permission to take courses.
• Credits and Contact Hours: 3 credits, 3 contact hours
• Instructor: David Sciuto

When Offered and Tuition

• Online Course: Available online
• 2025 Fall: September 3 to October 26
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1965
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs

• MBA: The Management Information Systems course is related to the Master of Business Administration program.

Academic Policies

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules, locations, tuition, and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.