Graduate School for Professionals

Executive Master of Science in Information Systems & Business Computing

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

America’s Largest AACSB Accredited Business School

Founded in 1847, Baruch College, The City University of New York is America's largest AACSB accredited business school. AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of an internationally recognized education exclusively reserved for the best graduate schools in the world. As of December 2008, only 560 universities hold the prestigious AACSB business accreditation which includes the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). When you join Baruch College, you tapped on an international network of over 100,000 alumni which includes 12 Nobel Laureate winners, one of the highest among public university worldwide.

“Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.” “Your Career is Your Business, Your are its CEO, Take Charge”                                                  Dr Andy Grove Founder of Intel Corp                               Founding Father of the Silicon Valley, CUNY Alumni

THE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE

In today’s knowledge based economy, it is imperative that companies must learn to leverage on technology for business survival and supremacy. Information and Technology underpins every aspect of the business value chain, from product development to sales, operations and logistics. Integration of technology into business process serves as a critical role to business success as company needs to rapidly adapt to market changes and evolving customer needs.

The success of many organisations lies in their information systems, which requires effective management of processing and dissemination of information. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2016. Managers who possess advanced technical knowledge and business computing skills will be in great demand and can command a respectable premium in the talent market

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The program aims to equip managers with the knowledge to successfully integrate technical knowhow, business processes and align it with the overall corporate direction to address real world business opportunities and challenges. Under the guidance of top New York faculty, students will be able to effectively apply the principles of systems analysis and design, to analyze and evaluate information technologies, and to effectively develop and manage project, risk, and information systems strategic plans.

• Develop managers with the capability to integrate technology innovations, business processes and corporate strategy
• Enhance the competence of professionals to leverage on technology to identify and established business opportunities
• Develop managers with the ability to develop effective information systems solutions to meet the changing business and competitive environment.
• Enhance the business and professional network of students across various industries and sectors. As a graduate of this program
• Connection to an international network of professionals dedicated to technology and development

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

MGT9730 Project Management: Strategic Design and Implementation curriculum is align with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification offered by the Project Management Institute. Baruch College,The City University of New York is accredited by the Middle State Association of colleges and Schools,one of the 6 regional accreditation bodies from USA.For more information about recognition of US Universities,please refer to http://www.careers.gov.sg/Useful+Links/acredit.htm for more information

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The program comprises of 10 courses which can be completed within 12 months on an executive delivery model.

CORE COURSES (Required)

• Object-Oriented Programming (CIS 9310)
• Principles of Database Management Systems (CIS 9340)
• ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND THEORY (PSY 9797)
• Networks and Telecommunications (CIS 9350)
• Systems Analysis and Design (CIS 9490)
• APPLIED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (PSY 99001 AND 99002)
• Dynamics of Competition, Industry Structure, and Corporate Strategy (MGT 9610)
• Project Management: Strategic Design and Implementation (MGT 9730)

APPLIED COURSES

Three advanced courses from the following list will be selected by the Department of Computer Information Systems, in consultation with International Executive Programs:

• Globalization and Technology (CIS 9230)
• Database Management Systems II (CIS 9440)
• E-Business Principles and Technologies (CIS 9444)
• Information Technology in Financial Markets (CIS 9555
• Integrating Information Technology and Business Processes (CIS 9700)

INTEGRATED AS COMPONENTS IN OTHER COURSES

• Special Topics in Information Technologies - Trends in Information Technologies (CIS 9771)
• Special Topics in Information Systems Strategy – Organization Impact of Information Systems (CIS 9775)

PROGRAM DELIVERY

Each course will be supported with 38 contact hours of face to face lectures by internationally renowned professors flown in from New York. The classes for each course are usually conducted in this manner over a 9-day period

	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
7-10pm	9-5pm	9-5pm					7-10pm	9-5pm	9-5pm
3hrs	8hrs	8hrs					3hrs	8hrs	8hrs

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The integrated curriculum and enhanced learning from the expert faculty enable our graduates to transform their careers and organizations by having a proven track record of value adding to their organizations and their careers. Career Opportunities includes:

• Chief Technology Officer (CTOs): The chief technology officer is responsible for the managing and planning of technical standards, and tends to the daily information technology issues of the firm.
• Chief Information Officer (CIOs): The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is accountable for directing the information and data integrity of the enterprise and its groups and for all Information Technology functions of the enterprise. CIO interacts with the executive management team to monitor and validate the enterprises compliance with its security policies.
• Director of Management information systems (MIS): (MIS) directors or information technology (IT) directors manage computing resources for their organizations. They often work under the chief information officer and plan and direct the work of subordinate information technology employees.
• Project Managers: Project managers develop requirements, budgets, and schedules for the firm’s IT projects. They coordinate such projects from development through implementation, working with internal and external clients, vendors, consultants, and computer specialists.
• CIS Managers: Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct research and facilitate the computer-related activities of firms. They help determine both technical and business goals in consultation with top management and make detailed plans for the accomplishment of these goals.

ADMISSION CRITIERA

Recent intake into the EMSF program includes participants from over 5 countries across ASEAN region, reflecting significant growth of the program across ASEAN. There are 2 admission period into the program annually: March and September. Please contact the program consultant for more information.

• A recognized undergraduate degree with minimum 3 years of work experience OR.
• A good diploma from a recognized institution plus minimum of 5 years management experience
• Mature candidates who have demonstrated exceptional professional or business achievements but who do not meet the above requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Duly-completed application form
• Certified true copies of all education certificates and transcripts
• Application processing fee of S$200 (non-refundable)

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