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Master's in Information Systems Management

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Lead the digital future with a Master’s in Information Systems Management

In a world fueled by data and driven by innovation, organizations need leaders who can bridge the gap between business strategy and information technology. Harness the true power of data — and your potential — with a Master’s in Information Systems Management.

At DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, our accomplished instructors and tech-driven curriculum will help you upgrade your skills and experience in information systems management so you can open more doors to higher-level leadership opportunities:

  • Build AI fluency for the future of tech: Get hands-on experience with artificial intelligence tools used in the field today. Learn to optimize workflows, create automations, and streamline tasks — and explore how to blend this emerging tech with human-powered creativity, strategy, and ethics.

  • Pick your specialization in areas including information security, project management, and data administration.

  • Gain a related graduate certificate on the path to your degree without additional coursework and strengthen your resume as you study toward your master’s.1

  • Earn your master’s in less time by waiving up to 5 courses with qualifying credits from past credentials.2

  • Build career connections and boost your real-world cyber skills with access to our Future Cyber Defenders Scholars Program.

Classes start on May 4, 2026

Develop the advanced skills you need for a great career in tech. Let’s get started. 

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  • 01 Curriculum
  • 02 Specializations
  • 03 Accreditation
  • 04 Careers
  • 05 Ways to save
  • 06 FAQs

What you’ll learn in our Master's in Information Systems Management program

In our Master’s in Information Systems Management (MISM) program, you’ll develop the skills you need to transform how organizations store, share, and secure their data. From developing winning strategies to implementing new AI technologies, we’ll give you the tools to lead with confidence.

Artificial intelligence

Explore AI technology used by working IS professionals today to show employers you’re ready for the future of the field. Explore automations, machine learning, and more through hands-on study with real AI tech.

Network management

Discover proven solutions for optimizing network device configuration and managing data through advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, and intelligent automation.

Systems analysis

Gain hands-on experience analyzing and designing computer systems and network-based applications while learning the core principles of building networks.

Technology leadership

Develop a well-rounded combination of business, technical, and management skills that prepare you to lead teams, direct large-scale projects, and improve workflows.

Organizational management

Create successful strategies for coordinating resources, processes, and personnel to achieve your organization’s goals, increase productivity, and boost efficiency.

Innovation building

Explore new technologies and methods for improving network performance, tightening database defenses, and streamlining workflows of information systems.

Database management

Learn how to safely store vital business data, apply analytics strategies, and deploy tools for making data-driven business decisions to drive a company’s success.

Data privacy and security

Develop your defensive strategies for protecting data with a deep dive into encryption, firewalls, anti-malware software, security audits, and intrusion detection systems.

Master’s in Information Systems Management classes and credits:

Classes

25

Credits

45

Semesters

4-83

Fuse the fundamentals of business with the power of tech in classes like:
MIS541
Innovation Through Technology and AI
LEAD570
Leadership in the Age of AI
NETW540
Networking Concepts
SEC571
Principles of Information Security and Privacy
PROJ586
Project Management Systems
MIS581
Systems Analysis, Planning, and Control
Your program perks
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Career-focused program: Our tech-infused coursework is informed by industry standards and emerging trends, with a focus on aligning your skills to leadership career paths, professional project management certification, and more, depending on your specialization.
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Digital badges that demonstrate your skills: Show off your newly acquired skillset to potential employers on LinkedIn and your resume:

  • Earn an AI & Leadership badge when you complete Leadership in the Age of AI (LEAD570).
  • Earn an AI & Innovation badge when you complete Innovation Through Technology and AI (MIS541).
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Course waiver opportunity: Accelerate earning your master’s by waiving up to 5 courses with qualifying credits from a past tech-related undergraduate degree or certificate program.2
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Online and on-campus classes: Earn your MISM degree remotely, on one of our campuses,4 or through a combination of both — you’ll always receive the same great academic support.

Pick your Master’s in Information Systems Management specialization

With an MISM degree program, you can become an architect of innovation in a field that you’re passionate about. Take a look at the specializations you can pursue in our Master’s in Information Systems Management program here at Keller.

Information Security

Protect organizations from cyber attacks and data breaches by learning the tools and methods to defend businesses from security risks and safeguard customer privacy:

  • Learn how to apply specialized security features such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.

  • Explore components of modern databases and e-commerce platforms to assess security risks, propose improvements, and develop risk mitigation tactics.

  • Gain a deep understanding of information security policies and data recovery procedures.

  • Examine the techniques that help businesses improve operational effectiveness and gain a competitive advantage in the market, including artificial intelligence tools and strategies.

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Data Administration and Management

Turn your passion for strategizing into a career helping businesses optimize their data by developing, implementing, managing, and securing new information systems:

  • Harness the true power of data with coursework exploring cutting-edge AI tools and predictive analytic software.

  • Develop your skillset in data analytics, statistical software, data visualization tools, and business intelligence platforms. 

  • Explore concepts and designs for data support systems that organize, warehouse, and mine large amounts of data.

  • Support executive decision-making by syncing data findings with new strategies to solve business problems.

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Project Management

Learn to direct large-scale IT projects like installing new hardware and upgrading networks with a blend of project management and tech concepts and courses:

  • Prepare to pursue the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam and get access to discounts on exam fees in PROJ605, offered in alignment with our standing as an Authorized Training Partner of the Project Management Institute (PMI).5

  • Receive a complimentary student PMI membership, which includes a copy of the PMBOK® Guide and other PMI handbooks.6

  • Explore how to use AI software to manage projects, automate tasks, and optimize processes.

  • Create detailed project plans that incorporate risk analysis, cost control, resources, and performance objectives.

  • Learn to scope and solve complex issues and develop solutions that minimize risk, optimize impact, and deliver value.

  • Manage technical activities within predictable and unpredictable environments to deliver a sustained competitive advantage.

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Advance your career while pursuing your master’s

At Keller, you can build up your resume even before you’ve earned your Master’s in Information Systems Management. With our 2-in-1 programs, you can earn a career-boosting graduate certificate on the way to your master’s — without doing any extra coursework.1

The specific graduate certificate you earn depends on the specialization you pursue in your Master’s in Information Systems Management program. Here’s how it works:

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Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Master of Information Systems Management is accredited by ACBSP, acbsp.org, demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.7

  • Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC): Our Master of Information Systems Management, when completed with a Concentration in Project Management, is accredited by GAC.8

  • PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP): We’re proud to be an Authorized Training Partner of the Project Management Institute. Our project management exam prep course, PROJ605, meets PMI’s rigorous standards and is aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).5

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Information systems management careers

Become a leader in an industry that doesn’t just shape the future — it is the future. While actual local growth may vary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects computer and information systems manager roles will see 15% national growth from 2024 to 2034, with an estimated 55,600 job openings needing to be filled across the country each year.

With demand in the industry like this, you could pursue careers including:

  • Computer information system manager

  • Data security compliance analyst

  • Data security manager

  • IT project manager

Explore our Career Services for job assistance, help with interviews, and more.

Ways to save

Here are a few ways to help make your education more affordable.

Scholarships and grants

Save money with a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities, like our Dennis Keller Scholarship.9

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Prior learning credit

Real-world experience counts — see how you can get credit for previous work, volunteer, or training hours.

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Employer reimbursement

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Military and veteran benefits

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Frequently asked questions

Who uses management information systems?

People who use management information systems (MIS) in their work include:

• Managers looking to monitor employee performance or allocate resources
• Executives analyzing trends, building strategies, or setting long-term goals
• IT professionals who manage networks, develop data-driven decisions, and predict risks

Management information systems help turn data into actionable insights, which makes them a valuable tool for a wide range of individuals and businesses in almost all modern industries.

What skills should an MIS professional have?

An MIS professional, such as an analyst or data manager, should possess a strong combination of technical, managerial, and business skills — such as enterprise architecture, data governance, artificial intelligence, and strategic thinking — which are all covered in our Master's in Information Systems Management program here at Keller.

Is an MISM as good as an MBA?

Whether an MISM degree is as good as an MBA depends on your career goals and interests:

• A master's degree in information systems management (MISM) focuses on the integration of technology and business, helping you build experience for a job as an IT project manager or data security analyst by advancing your skills in network management, data analysis, and IT strategies.
• A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) will provide you with a broader business education. It covers subjects like technology, finance, marketing, and operations — ideal for potential information systems management careers like IT director or chief information officer.

What is the difference between information systems management and IT management?

IT management includes managing hardware, software, systems, and other technology, while information systems management involves managing technology to help businesses operate. Here are some of the differences between IT and IS:

In our Master's in Information Systems Management here at Keller, you might take classes like:

• Information systems management involves collecting and using technology and data to inform business processes and decision-making. It’s used to analyze systems, help improve efficiencies, and more.
• Information technology management covers the computers, devices, security systems, hardware, servers, and more that tech professionals create, maintain, and update.

How do I apply to Keller? 

Applying is quick and easy:

1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process.
2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes.
3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule.

Learn more about admissions.

Graduate project management mission statement

The mission of Keller Graduate School of Management’s project management concentrations is to educate students with relevant project and program management knowledge, tools, and techniques required to lead successful projects and programs within the global business environment.

Program outcomes:

• Develop a project in alignment with organizational strategy using an advanced, integrated, and applied understanding of project management that creates and delivers value.
• Demonstrate the skills required to scope and solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions that minimize risks and optimize impacts for both projects and programs.
• Manage complex and technical activities within both predictable and unpredictable environments by integrating knowledge and solutions from practitioner and academic viewpoints.
• Evaluate complex sociocultural factors, ethical issues, and social responsiveness to maximize the management of resources, procedures, and processes.
• Apply leadership skills to promote a positive environment, motivate team members, and deliver a sustained competitive advantage.

1Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

2Eligibility for and application of course waivers varies based on the type and level of course, credit earned, enrolled location, and/or state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.

3Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of prior learning credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester, and continuous, full-time, year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

4Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

5As a Premier level Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Keller is proud to offer the project management exam preparation course PROJ605. This course provides authorized content helping students meet education requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Faculty teaching PROJ605 have completed specialized training and have earned the ATP Instructor badge. Project Management Professional (PMP) is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

6A complimentary PMI student membership is provided to students enrolled in PROJ courses. Project Management Professional (PMP) is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

7Conferral and Assessment Data : Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.

8Enrollment and Graduation Data: Available for all of DeVry and Keller’s GAC accredited programs. GAC seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

9Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant, or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.