"We are committed to the transformation of society

through business by transforming people in business. 

Our hope is to equip leaders who will unleash the

power of business for sustainable service to the world."

Jeffrey Van Duzer, J.D., Dean

School of Business and Economics, SPU

Next Graduate Open House: Tuesday, April 6th.  RSVP to attend.

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 programs offer a unique opportunity to the working professional who desires to get the optimal amount of study within his or her own time constraints.  The programs offer a flexible schedule which appeals to people with demanding jobs.  The administrative staff is excellent when it comes to working with students to develop schedules and work plans. "

Sara Elizabeth DiLuna
Operations Officer

Electronic Systems Support Unit
United States Coast Guard
2004 MS-ISM Graduate, 2007 MBA Graduate

"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

Click here to request an MS-ISM Admissions Packet.