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We live in a society that is increasingly dependent upon the exchange of information and information services. More and more organizations recognize that their information resources are high-value assets of strategic significance and they rely upon rapid access and evaluation of accurate information for their survival. Today’s successful businesses can no longer maintain their strategic advantage without competent leadership from their IT organizations.  This program develops those leaders with a strong balance of management, technology, and leadership skills needed to handle complex globally integrated systems.

The application of information technology and information systems is changing not only the way organizations do business but also organizational structures. Competition and cooperation in our global, networked, and dynamic environment has created a need for people who can work together in teams and apply information technology and information systems to meet organizations' information requirements.

The MS-ISM program serves managers who want to know how to apply information technology and information systems to solve important problems in organizations. It also serves systems analysts and designers with computer science backgrounds who need to understand the broader role of information systems in organizations. The program prepares a student to integrate information systems and business processes as a project manager, an information manager, and, ultimately, as a CIO.

The evolving curriculum of this program keeps up-to-date on the changing demands placed upon information systems managers.  Current topics emphasized in this program include: outsourcing models, large scale integration projects, security and ethics, knowledge management and business intelligence, and other related special topics, such as health informatics, retail information systems, manufacturing information systems, and others.

Seattle Pacific University's School of Business and Economics is committed to providing an applied, experiential, and collaborative learning environment in which information systems and Christian faith, ethics, and character are integrated. A team-centered educational approach provides students with opportunities for extensive group work and group interaction. Hands-on application of information technology is emphasized. The objectives of the information systems management (ISM) program are to develop students' ability to do the following:

• Provide values-based leadership in the planning, development, and management of information systems.
• Effectively integrate information systems with business strategies, processes, and decision making.
• Evaluate the effects of information systems on organizations and personnel, and assist in managing the resultant transitions.
• Communicate effectively, work in teams, and self-assess personal abilities, strengths and weaknesses.

TESTIMONIALS

"SPU's School of Business gave me the opportunity to reflect on real-world business challenges. It was great to go to class in the evening and always walk away with something I could put into action the next day at the office. After completing the program, I feel confidently armed with a toolbox of management skills, ethical standards, technical expertise and most important, a network of knowledgeable colleagues that will help me make a positive impact on the corporate environment."

Jeanne Blair
Vice President and Group Product Manager
Online Banking Products and Services, Washington Mutual
2002 MS-ISM Graduate

"When it comes to preparing business leaders, SPU's graduate programs have a strong edge. Seattle Pacific's emphasis on skilled, ethical business practice is a formula for success for anyone who desires a career in business."

Gordon Werkema
First Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

"It would not have been possible to do what we've done in this business without the ISM program at SPU. Every class has been directly applicable."

Mark Chamberlain
Director of Marketing and Sales
BFI Technologies Inc.
2002 MS-ISM Graduate

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