MBA in Information Systems

New York State just approved our new MBA!

• 39 credits
• Complete in one year full-time, two years part-time
• Fewer credits and shorter program = tuition savings!

 

This program is STEM designated. How does that help students? You will be gaining skills in analytics and information technology that are in high demand with employers.

With a Lubin MBA in Information Systems, you'll take charge of technology and gain a strategic advantage through:

• A thorough grounding in critical business factors
• Specialized database and IT network knowledge
• Faculty who are experienced and well-connected in the field
• Internships in leading organizations headquartered nearby

Your MBA in Information Systems will allow you to lead your organization through strategic decisions about information systems, telecommunications, database administration, Internet technologies, systems analysis and design, and how they support the needs of the business.

$139,220

Median salary for computer and information systems managers (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

AN EXCITING AND LUCRATIVE CAREER

Here's what to expect with an MBA in Information Systems:

• Excellent compensation: $139,220 per year is the average salary for computer and information systems managers (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics). $114,200 is the mean salary for Pace graduates of the MBA in Information Systems program (Source: Pace University Career Services Annual Reports)
• Plentiful job opportunities: Employment of network and computer systems administrators is expected to grow 12% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• Significant advantage: Your career prospects are better with a master's degree or higher (Source: U.S. Department of Labor)
• International recognition:

ALUMNI SUCCESS

"The classes are small, which really gives you an opportunity to have a personal relationship with your professors. You feel comfortable asking questions, and you're able to get a better education, because they know you by name, and they're able to help you with any questions you might have. The faculty has been great at Pace. Anytime I've called or e-mailed to ask a question, they've gotten back to me right away, and they've given me the help and advice that I needed."

- Shana Foglia, Class of 2015, Business Intelligence Project Manager, Danone

  "The rich classroom discussions with real world, experienced faculty allowed us to complement the theoretical learning with practical knowledge to land careers in our respective fields. Our classmates and friends included students from around the world representing many countries. I have achieved much professional success from the theoretical and practical knowledge we gained from our Pace University education. Thanks to the strong educational foundation we received at Pace, we have a platform from which to expand not only our professional achievements but also our personal ones, too. "

- Suneel Sajnani, Class of 1985, Senior Vice President, Head of Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Cetera Financial Group
 

CAREER PATHS

• Chief information officer (CIO)
• Chief technology officer (CTO)
• Information technology director
• Information systems consultant
• Systems architect or system designer
• IT project manager
• Management information systems (MIS) director
• > Explore information systems careers

GAIN SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND A PROFESSIONAL EDGE

Students in the Information Systems MBA program take courses from both the Lubin School of Business and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, one of the first comprehensive computing schools in the country. Through this unique combination of world-class schools, you gain a deeper understanding and practical skills in business telecommunications, information system principles, and project management. Lubin's MBA in Information Systems offers:

Critical business management skills:

• Financial data for decisions
• Organizational development
• Competing in a global environment
• Project management

Essential database management skills:

• Data models and structures
• Storage and sharing
• Security, integrity, and consistency

Best practices in information system management, analysis, and design:

• Defining systems requirements
• Logical and physical design
• Development and implementation

Strategic business application of IS principles:

• Information system policy
• Social and legal considerations
• Information centers
• Information security

ANALYTICS AT LUBIN

In the age of "Big Data," there is an exploding need for professionals in every field who can analyze and manage data to make effective business decisions. Analytics is integrated across all business disciplines at Lubin to prepare students for these career opportunities. > learn more