Information Systems and Operations Management

    Information Systems and Operations Management

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 49,908 / Year
    Next IntakeJanuary 9, 2023
    Information Systems and Operations Management

    About

    Program Information

    The Department of Information Systems & Operations Management offers graduate courses leading to the Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management (M.S.ISOM); the Ph.D. degree in Business Administration; and a concentration in the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program. Minimum requirements for these degrees are available in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

    Master of Science: The M.S.ISOM program provides computing, analytical, and application skills to be used in a business setting. The primary areas of emphasis in the M.S.ISOM program are business intelligence and analytics, information systems/information technology, and supply chain management. Requirements span traditional academic disciplines to produce a multiple-discipline focus. Typical positions for graduates include decision support specialist, information systems specialist, systems analyst, and logistic support specialist.

    For a student with a bachelor's degree in business, the M.S.ISOM non-thesis on-campus program consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours, normally requiring a minimum of three semesters of study, not including summer. For students without a bachelor's degree in business, the M.S.ISOM non-thesis on-campus program consists of a minimum of 40 credit hours, normally requiring a minimum of four semesters of study, not including summer.

    All M.S.ISOM candidates must complete 26 credits of core coursework:

    Course List
    CodeTitleCredits
    GEB 5212Professional Writing in Business1-3
    GEB 5215Professional Communication in Business1-3
    ISM 6128Advanced Business Systems Design and Development I2
    ISM 6129Advanced Business Systems Design and Development II2
    ISM 6215Business Database Systems I2
    ISM 6222Business Telecom Strategy and Applications I2
    ISM 6223Business Telecom Strategy and Applications II2
    ISM 6257Intermediate Business Programming2
    ISM 6258Advanced Business Programming2
    ISM 6485Electronic Commerce and Logistics2
    MAN 6581Project Management2
    QMB 6358Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decisions I2
    QMB 6755Managerial Quantitative Analysis I2
    QMB 6756Managerial Quantitative Analysis II2

    All M.S.ISOM candidates must also complete 6 credits of track coursework for the information technology, supply chain management, or business intelligence and analytics track:

    Course List
    CodeTitleCredits
    Information Technology Track
    ISM 6216Business Database Systems II2
    ISM 6236Business Objects I2
    ISM 6259Business Programming2
    Supply Chain Management Track
    MAN 6511Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Analytics2
    MAN 6528Principles of Logistics/Transportation Systems2
    MAN 6573Purchasing and Materials Management2
    Business Intelligence and Analytics Track
    ISM 6216Business Database Systems II2
    ISM 6405Business Intelligence2
    ISM 6423Data Analysis for Decision Support2

    These required courses total 32 credit hours. In addition, each M.S.ISOM student with an undergraduate major or minor in business must take a minimum of 4 additional hours of approved graduate business electives for a total of 36 credit hours required for the M.S.ISOM degree. For students without an undergraduate business degree or minor, instead of graduate business electives, they must complete four of the following core business courses:

    Course List
    CodeTitleCredits
    ACG 5005Financial Accounting2
    ACG 5075Managerial Accounting2
    ECP 5702Managerial Economics2
    FIN 5437Finance I: Asset Valuation, Risk, and Return2
    FIN 5439Finance II: Capital Structure and Risk Management Issues2
    MAN 5246Organizational Behavior2
    MAR 5806Problems and Methods in Marketing Management2

    Bachelor/Master of Science: The Department also offers a combination bachelor's/master's degree program. This program allows qualified students to earn both the bachelor's and master's degrees, using 12 to 16 credit hours of graduate-level courses for both degrees.

    For more information, please see our website: http://warrington.ufl.edu/graduate/academics/ms-isom/combined/.

    Information systems & Operations management (MS)

    SLO 1     Knowledge        
    Interpret and explain elements of economics, finance, accounting, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, business law, information technology, business statistics, and social responsibility.

    SLO 2     Skills     
    Specify and implement a framework for identifying a business problem and develop alternative solutions and a set of evaluation criteria.

    SLO 3     Skills     
    Assess the outcomes of a course of action and make appropriate adjustments.

    SLO 4     Skills     
    Solve intricate problems by applying expanded knowledge of ever evolving technologies, processes, and technical skills.

    SLO 5     Skills     
    Critically assess the impact of business decisions on stakeholders.

    SLO 6     Professional Behavior   
    Write business documents clearly, concisely, and analytically.

    SLO 7     Professional Behavior   
    Speak in groups and in public clearly, concisely, and analytically, with appropriate use of visual aids

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
    • Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

    Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
    • Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

    Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Start by exploring our more than 250 degree programs to determine the application requirements and if additional items, such as transcripts, portfolios or recommendation letters, are needed in your application. Application deadlines also vary by department, so be sure to apply before the deadline.

    Regardless of program, all graduate students apply using the UF graduate school application through CollegeNET. You will select your college and major within the application. Complete the application and pay the $30 non-refundable application fee. Review your application carefully before submission, as changes cannot be made once the application is submitted.

    The Office of Admissions does not provide an application fee waiver. If needed, check directly with the program to which you are applying. Additionally, if your application is not considered because the application deadline is passed, UF will not issue you a refund for the application fee. It is important to know the application deadlines for the intended major.

    If you are applying to more than one program, you must complete an application for each program and pay the non-refundable application fee

    Official test scores must be sent to UF electronically by the testing agency.

    GRE

    Review your program requirements to determine if GRE scores are needed. Most applicants must submit GRE scores, but some programs in the College of the Arts do not require these. When using electronic delivery, select school code 5812 (University of Florida). UF does not superscore the GRE.

    GMAT

    All MBA applicants must submit satisfactory scores on the Graduate Management Admissions Test. GMAT scores may also be accepted by certain MHA, Sport Management, and Food and Resource Economics programs. Contact individual departments for specific requirements. When ordering your scores from GMAC, select the department you intend to apply to here at the University of Florida.

    Fundamentals of Engineering

    Some engineering programs will accept FE scores as a substitute for the GRE. Contact individual programs for requirements.

    Exemptions

    Applicants with a previous graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution may be exempt from the Graduate Record Exam or Graduate Management Admission Test at the program's discretion.

    Verifying Receipt of Scores

    Requested scores generally arrive to UF within 2-4 weeks

    Send your transcripts to the UF Office of Admissions.

    For the purpose of initial review, the Office of Admissions accepts unofficial transcripts. These can be uploaded through your Application Status page.

    Applicants who receive an offer of admissions should arrange to have official transcripts sent to the UF Office of Admissions from each postsecondary institution attended. If you attended UF as your postsecondary institution, you do not have to order a transcript from the Office of the University Registrar. Official transcripts can be sent to UF in two ways: paper transcript received by UF in a sealed envelope or electronic transcripts sent from your institution directly to UF, which can save up to two weeks response time. UF accepts electronic transcripts through FASTER, Parchment, National Student Clearing House, ScribbleSoft, e-Scrip Safe, Credential Solutions, SCOIR or Transcripts Plus.

    All academic credentials become property of the university. They will not be returned to you or forwarded to a third party. For diplomas and academic credentials that are only issued once, please send an attested or certified copy of the original.

    Transcript updates can be found within your Application Status page. Transcripts uploaded or received by mail will display on the Application Checklist as Transcript - Under Review. Once the transcripts are reviewed, these checklist items will be removed, and the Awaiting Transcript checklist items will be updated accordingly. We process transcripts as quickly as possible. The Admissions Office prioritizes the review of transcripts needed for students to register for the current term.


    Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé that is uploaded within your graduate application.

    If the program of interest requires recommendation letters, these should be submitted electronically through the admissions application. You must request these recommendations prior to submitting your application. You cannot add or delete recommendations once your application has been submitted. If your recommendation is supplied by paper or PDF, check with your academic program to inquire if this will be accepted.

    You can check the receipt of materials by the Office of Admissions on the Check Status page. This page will only reflect information concerning materials forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions and does not include materials that are required to be sent directly to your academic unit.

    Approximately 24-48 hours after submitting your online application, your 8-digit UF Identification Number (UFID) will be available on the status of your application. Use the same username and password used to submit your CollegeNET application.

    Your UFID is unique to you and should be used in all email communication and any subsequent applications submitted. If you do not use your UFID in communications and submissions, it is difficult for us to match your test scores, transcripts, and financial aid information to your academic record.

    Information Systems and Operations Management
    University of Florida
    University of Florida
    United States of America

    United States of America, Gainesville