Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology - Business Intelligence and Analytics

Business Intelligence Specific positions for the business intelligence and information systems technology career track include management analyst, business intelligence analysts, computer system analysts, business continuity planners, research analysts, IT project managers, and business application managers.
The Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology (MSIST) program from the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) at California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) is accredited by the AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and offers quality education, a relevant curriculum, convenient class times and affordabilityMSIST Program OptionsThe Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology (MSIST) program provides postbaccalaureate students with a high-quality master level education in the field of information systems and technology. The degree has two options that prepare students for leadership positions in the areas of cyber security, and business intelligence and information systems technology career tracks. The main objective is to graduate students who have the ability to identify and solve business problems, manage organizational risk, secure and manage computer network systems, ensure business continuity, design and implement data warehouses, and use business intelligence tools to collect, integrate, analyze, and use analytics tools to mine big data for the purpose of supporting managerial decision making at all control levels-frontline, managerial, and strategic. Graduates of both career tracks are able to use their analytics knowledge to fully exploit the opportunities provided by big data, nurture data-based, and evidence driven organizations.

A bachelor's degree (major or minor) from an accredited college or university,
Attained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of course work (Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 will be considered for admission by the program as an exception),
If the Bachelor degree was not taught principally in English, then you must take the TOEFL or IELTS (score of 6) or complete Level 6 of CSUSB's ESL program and have official scores sent to the CSUSB Graduate Admissions Office,
Submission of official transcripts in sealed envelopes from all institutions attended to CSUSB Graduate Admissions Office. CSUSB students are not required to submit any CSUSB transcripts. If your transcript is not in English, then you must also send a certified literal English translation of the transcripts along with the official original-language transcripts with proof of degree to: CSUSB Graduate Admissions Office, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407,
Submission of an acceptable Graduate Management Admission (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score by deadline for the term in which the applicant wishes to enroll. If test result is not submitted on time, admission status will be unclassified post-baccalaureate unless the GMAT or GRE requirement has been waived. Send GMAT or GRE score to MSIST Program Coordinator, Information and Decision Sciences Department, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Check with the MIST Program Coordinator for the current acceptable GMAT or GRE minimum score requirements,
An applicant may request waiver of the GMAT or GRE upon proof of completion of graduate work (e.g., J.D., Ph.D., M.D., etc.) from an accredited U.S. college or university, or upon meeting other GMAT or GRE waiver criteria as set by the MSIST Program Coordinator,
Submission of a 200 250 word statement that demonstrates academic motivation, reasons for wishing to pursue the MSIST at CSUSB, and personal qualifications that will contribute to the successful completion of the program. Although work experience is not required, at least two years of professional work experience will make an application more competitive. Any letters of recommendation or a r'sum are optional. Send Statement of Purpose to: MSIST Program Coordinator, Information and Decision Sciences Department, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407,
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550) taken within the past two years , IELTS exam score of 6.5 taken within the past two years