Program in Information Systems Leavey School of Business Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara University Department of Operations Management and Information Systems

Opened in 1926, Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business (LSB) was one of the first business schools in the nation to receive national accreditation. The "U.S. News and World Report" have noted the school's long-standing commitment to excellence by ranking Leavey's part-time MBA program in the top 20 in the nation for 15 consecutive years.

Housed within LSB, the Department of Operations Management and Information Systems (OMIS) has a unique Management Information Systems (MIS) program that' adds an emphasis on "operations" and the growing relationship between increasingly important computer technologies in daily business management and operations. By embracing the university's teaching scholar model, the OMIS department develops students into industry leaders with the skills needed to manage business operations through the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective computer-based systems.

Leavey School of Business Centers and Institutes

The Leavey School of Business houses 8 centers and institutes that provide both students and outside organizations with a variety of interdisciplinary research and assistance opportunities related to business issues. For instance, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) provides networking, education, and advising support to students and professionals in Silicon Valley. CIE's California Program for Entrepreneurship (CAPE) uses case studies, classroom instruction, experiential learning, group work, and virtual exercises to better prepare emerging entrepreneurs for any financial and organizational barriers that may come their way.

Additional LSB centers and institutes include the Civil Society Institute (CSI), which hosts lectures, events, and educational programs that train students in social inquiry and discourse related to contemporary policy issues. The Global Women's Leadership Network (GWLN), which offers programs designed to develop women as individuals, leaders, and part of a global network of professionals.

SCU also supports 3 campus-wide interdisciplinary Centers of Distinction that create points of contact between the university and the community: the Center for Science, Technology, and Society; Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education; and Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.

Master of Science in Information Systems

The Department of Operations Management and Information Systems (OMIS) offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Information Systems. The MSIS program uses scholarly research, project-based coursework, reflective inquiry, and exposure to real-world challenges to develop student skills in business and technology. This innovative combination of technology-based and business-focused instruction provides students with a perspective that employers find desirable. MSIS graduates have found positions in Fortune 500 firms, young and start-up companies, and nonprofit organizations.

MSIS courses are divided into 4 topic areas: core business knowledge, core information systems knowledge, specialization, and integration and application. Examples of specialization courses available in the program include E-Business Technologies, Managing Teams and Projects, and Leadership for Justice and Prosperity.

Supported by an Award-Winning Faculty

Many faculty members in the OMIS department have been recognized by their peers at the university and in the industry for contributions to various areas related to information systems.

For instance, Professor Mike Braun has been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession for 3 years running. Dr. Andrew Starbird has, received 9 awards in 11 years, including the Outstanding Contribution to the Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Professor Narendra Agrawal has received many teaching awards and grants during his tenure, including the SCU Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence for 11 consecutive years.

Faculty research interests cover a wide range of topics related to information systems. Some topics of interest include supply chain management, computer based decision models, food safety, and contracting.

Financial Aid Opportunities from a "Best Value" School

Qualifying graduate students in the Leavey School of Business may apply for federal and private loans, as well as departmental scholarships and assistantships. Student employment at SCU is also awarded based on financial need, and student employees are given opportunities to develop valuable skill sets and connections that can be used to build their resumes.

In addition, "Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine" named Santa Clara University 43rd in best value among private universities nationwide.

Santa Clara University -- A Comprehensive Jesuit University

Santa Clara University (SCU) is located on a 106-acre campus in Santa Clara, California, at the heart of Silicon Valley, and is the state's oldest-operating higher education institution. The Jesuit, Catholic institution draws on a long-standing tradition of using faith-inspired values and leadership experience as an integral part of the learning process.

The university's dedication to a comprehensive education has earned it acclaim from many independent college-rating programs. "U.S. News and World Report" has ranked SCU second in the West for 20 consecutive years, as well as second among 115 master's universities in the West. SCU has also been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and was listed on About.com's top 22 Catholic colleges and universities.

Alumni of SCU have held top leadership positions at some of the world's finest engineering and technology companies, including Google, Apple, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, and Dolby.

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 37
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? No
• Distance learning programs available? No
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Capstone project
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied66
• Accepted60
• Acceptance Rate90%
• Enrolled30
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $75
• Application Fee - International $100
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline June 1st June 1st Not Reported
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline January 19th January 19th Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGMAT, GRE
• Doctoral's DegreesNot Reported
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL required, 600 paper based, TOEFL iBT

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsJune 1
• Types of financial support availableCareer or Field-Related Internships, Federal Work-Study, Financial Support for Part-time Students, Health Care Benefits, Institutionally-sponsored Loans, Scholarship and/or loans, Graduate Assistantships

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students73
• Female Percentage47%
• Male Percentage53%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students73
• Part-time Percentage63%
• Full-time Percentage37%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino6%
• Black / African American0%
• White / Caucasian42%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian26%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander3%
• Two or more races0%
• Unknown23%