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Information Systems, Master of Business Administration

Develop the business, technology, and leadership skills to drive digital transformation, improve organizational performance, and achieve strategic business goals.

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Why Study Information Systems?

Technology has become essential to every organization, shaping how businesses operate, serve customers, and compete in today's digital economy. Organizations need leaders who understand how to evaluate technology investments, improve business processes, and align technology with strategic business goals.

The Information Systems concentration prepares you to bridge business and technology by combining management expertise with a practical understanding of digital transformation, information systems, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies. You'll learn how organizations leverage technology to improve performance, drive innovation, and create lasting competitive advantage.

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Degree Type
M.B.A.
Area of Interest
Business
Associated Colleges or Schools
Program Location
  • Queens Campus
  • Online
Required Credit Hours
36
M.S. Library and Information Science

Is This Concentration Right for You?

This concentration may be a great fit if you want to:

  • Lead technology initiatives that improve business performance
  • Bridge communication between business and technical teams
  • Manage digital transformation projects
  • Improve business processes through technology
  • Prepare for leadership roles in technology-driven organizations

Career Opportunities

Organizations across every industry rely on information systems professionals to manage technology, improve operations, and support strategic decision making. An MBA with a concentration in Information Systems prepares graduates to lead technology initiatives that create business value.

Potential career paths include:

  • Information Systems Manager
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Technology Consultant
  • IT Project Manager
  • Digital Transformation Manager
  • Enterprise Systems Manager
  • Information Security Manager
  • Business Technology Manager
  • Chief Information Officer (career progression)


Career paths vary based on prior experience, industry, credentials, and professional goals.

MBA Curriculum

Every MBA student completes a comprehensive business core covering accounting, analytics, economics, finance, management, marketing, law, ethics, and business strategy before completing specialized coursework in Information Systems.

  • ACC 602: Global Financial and Managerial Reporting
  • BUA 602: Business Analytics
  • ECO 606: Industrial Economics
  • FIN 607: Financial Management
  • LAW 600: Law, Ethics and the Principled Path in Business
  • MGT 601: Managing for Global Success
  • MKT 600: Decisions in Marketing Management
  • RMI 601: Risk Management
  • MGT 700: Seminar in Business Policy

Required courses:

  • IS 645: Database Management
  • IS 647: Business Data Communication and Networks for Business


Select 1 course from:

  • IS 601: Advanced Computer Applications for Business
  • IS 605: Applied Computer Languages
  • IS 644: Systems Analysis and Design
  • IS 646: Computer Simulation Methods
  • IS 650: Seminar in BUA/IS
  • IS 699: CIS Internship
  • BUA 635: Big Data and Data Mining

Experience Business Before You Graduate

Learning extends beyond the classroom at Tobin. Apply your knowledge through experiential learning opportunities that strengthen your leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills while preparing you to lead technology initiatives in today's business environment.

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Global Business Experiences

Technology connects organizations across borders, making information systems a critical driver of global business success. Through Global Destination Courses, study abroad opportunities, and an internationally focused MBA curriculum, you'll explore how organizations around the world use technology to improve operations, strengthen decision making, and drive innovation while developing the global perspective needed to lead in today's digital economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Information Systems concentration combines graduate business education with specialized coursework focused on technology strategy, digital transformation, information systems, and business process improvement. Students learn how organizations use technology to improve performance and achieve strategic goals.

Business Analytics focuses on analyzing data to support business decisions. Information Systems focuses on the technology, systems, and digital strategies that help organizations operate more effectively and achieve their business objectives.

No. This concentration is designed for business professionals who want to lead technology initiatives and understand how technology supports business strategy. The curriculum emphasizes technology leadership and business applications rather than software development or programming.

Students strengthen their skills in technology strategy, digital transformation, project management, business process improvement, organizational leadership, and strategic decision making.

Yes. Tobin's MBA program offers flexible scheduling designed to help working professionals balance graduate education with their careers.

Yes. Admission to the MBA program is on a rolling basis. You may start in the Fall, Spring, or even in the summer semester.

Complete the online graduate application and submit the required application materials. Graduate Admissions counselors are available to guide you through the admissions process.

Ready to Apply?

Whether you're looking to strengthen your analytical skills, make better business decisions, or lead with data, a Tobin MBA can help you achieve your career goals.

All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent before enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:

  • Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission.
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
  • One letter of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references.
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
  • Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
  • Applicants to The Tobin College of Business Graduate programs will automatically be considered for GMAT/GRE waivers. Submitting a strong GMAT/GRE score may strengthen applications with a less competitive GPA.

For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
[email protected]

Department Faculty

K. Matthew Wong, Ph.D.

Director of M.B.A. Programs and Professor of Finance

718-990-7359

Tobin Room 345

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