Online Computer Information Systems MBA Programs

Online MBA - Computer Information Systems Specialization

Computer information systems (CIS) are the backbone of any successful enterprise. So it comes as no surprise that qualified CIS managers enjoy great job security and compensation. During the dot-com bust, they were among the few technology specialists to sail through relatively unharmed. Demand for computer information systems personnel remains strong; the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts faster than average growth through 2014.

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According to the BLS, those with an advanced degree in the field--specifically "those with an MBA with technology as a core component"--are most likely to reap the rewards of a CIS career. The computer information systems MBA trains IT managers to manage an organization's information systems resources. The curriculum covers both management and IT fundamentals, with specialized coursework in systems development, security, and emerging trends in enterprise technology.

No qualification can guarantee a job or salary, but the numbers suggest a significant competitive advantage for MBAs with a CIS specialization. CIS management specialists enjoyed a median salary of $99,880 in 2004. In fact, CIS MBAs performed even better than their colleagues with generalist MBAs, earning a 7% higher starting salary according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

IT management requires business and technical skills--the specialized computer information systems MBA program prepares aspiring CIS managers for both.

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