Shaila Miranda
Department Chair
Business Building
smiranda@walton.uark.edu

Ph.D. Program Directors
Jeff Mullins
Business Building
jmullins@walton.uark.edu

Varun Grover
Business Building
vgrover@walton.uark.edu

Paul Cronan
Master of Information Systems Program Director
215 Business Building
pcronan@walton.uark.edu

Degrees Conferred:
M.I.S. in Information Systems (INSY)
Ph.D. in Business Administration (BADM)

Graduate Certificate:
Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems (ENTSGC)

Program Descriptions: The Master of Information Systems is designed to provide professional preparation for positions in business and government. It provides sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of students with various backgrounds and foster lifelong learning and innovation. Students may concentrate in one of four areas: Information Technology Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Blockchain Enterprise Systems Management, or Software Engineering Management.

The Ph.D. in Business Administration with an area of study in Information Systems is designed to produce a graduate with an understanding of the necessary subject matter required to contribute educational and research expertise to the field of information systems.

The program also offers a graduate certificate in Enterprise Systems to provide graduate students with knowledge and experience in information systems used in modern enterprise environments. The certificate includes four concentrations to allow students to focus on one facet of information systems.

Requirements for M.I.S. with Blockchain Enterprise Systems Management Concentration

The Master of Information Systems is designed to provide professional preparation for positions in business and government. It provides sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of students with various backgrounds and foster lifelong learning and innovation. Students may concentrate in one of five areas: Information Technology Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management, Blockchain Enterprise Systems Management, Cybersecurity Management, or Software Engineering Management.

Admission Requirements: Students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of Business  and be admitted by the departmental admissions committee.  

Requirements for the Master of Information Systems Degree:  Students whose previous studies have fulfilled requirements of the common body of knowledge in business and information systems will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate work. The required common body of knowledge in Information Systems includes management information systems, systems analysis, database, and programming languages (such as Visual Basic, Java, or other).

To ensure that students acquire the skills necessary for career success, the M.I.S. program strongly encourages all students to obtain additional training directly related to the M.I.S. program prior to graduation. The M.I.S. program considers this training an integral part of the curriculum and recommends that students work for up to one year in a position (or positions) which allow for the practical application of the theoretical principles taught in M.I.S. courses.

Students who hold non-immigrant status in the United States in the F-1 or J-1 categories are responsible for coordinating any necessary authorization for employment with the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS). F-1 and J-1 students are strongly advised to discuss training options with the M.I.S. Program Director and the ISS office early in their program, and to make themselves aware of limitations and restrictions related to F-1 or J-1 employment authorization benefits. 

M.I.S. (Part-time):  The Department of Information Systems also provides an opportunity for professionals in the workplace to complete the program by taking 6 hours per semester; 5 semester program with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management and Blockchain Enterprise Systems (ES) Management concentrations. Contact the department for additional information or visit the Graduate School of Business website. 

Electives are chosen by the student in consultation with the Master of Information Systems Program Director in the Department of Information Systems (ISYS). Approved electives (6 hours) may be any graduate course approved by the Master of Information Systems program director.

With the approval of the Master of Information Systems Program Director, any senior-level ISYS course (ISYS 4000 or higher) may be taken for graduate credit. After admission, the student must maintain a 3.00 grade-point average on all graduate coursework and all information systems coursework. Additionally, the student must receive a letter grade of at least a “B” in 75 percent of the courses attempted.

For the M.I.S. (part-time), approval of the Director is required to enroll in more than six hours per semester.

Additional Requirements for Blockchain Enterprise Systems Management Concentration 

Blockchain Enterprise Systems (BES) Management

Requirements for M.I.S. with Cybersecurity Management Concentration

The Master of Information Systems is designed to provide professional preparation for positions in business and government. It provides sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of students with various backgrounds and foster lifelong learning and innovation. Students may concentrate in one of five areas: Information Technology Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management, Blockchain Enterprise Systems Management, Cybersecurity Management, or Software Engineering Management.

Admission Requirements: Students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of Business  and be admitted by the departmental admissions committee.  

Requirements for the Master of Information Systems Degree:  Students whose previous studies have fulfilled requirements of the common body of knowledge in business and information systems will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate work. The required common body of knowledge in Information Systems includes management information systems, systems analysis, database, and programming languages (such as Visual Basic, Java, or other).

To ensure that students acquire the skills necessary for career success, the M.I.S. program strongly encourages all students to obtain additional training directly related to the M.I.S. program prior to graduation. The M.I.S. program considers this training an integral part of the curriculum and recommends that students work for up to one year in a position (or positions) which allow for the practical application of the theoretical principles taught in M.I.S. courses.

Students who hold non-immigrant status in the United States in the F-1 or J-1 categories are responsible for coordinating any necessary authorization for employment with the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS). F-1 and J-1 students are strongly advised to discuss training options with the M.I.S. Program Director and the ISS office early in their program, and to make themselves aware of limitations and restrictions related to F-1 or J-1 employment authorization benefits. 

M.I.S. (Part-time):  The Department of Information Systems also provides an opportunity for professionals in the workplace to complete the program by taking 6 hours per semester; 5 semester program with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management and Blockchain Enterprise Systems (ES) Management concentrations. Contact the department for additional information or visit the Graduate School of Business website. 

Electives are chosen by the student in consultation with the Master of Information Systems Program Director in the Department of Information Systems (ISYS). Approved electives (6 hours) may be any graduate course approved by the Master of Information Systems program director.

With the approval of the Master of Information Systems Program Director, any senior-level ISYS course (ISYS 4000 or higher) may be taken for graduate credit. After admission, the student must maintain a 3.00 grade-point average on all graduate coursework and all information systems coursework. Additionally, the student must receive a letter grade of at least a “B” in 75 percent of the courses attempted.

For the M.I.S. (part-time), approval of the Director is required to enroll in more than six hours per semester.

Additional for the Cybersecurity Management Concentration

Requirements for M.I.S. with Enterprise Resource Planning Management Concentration

The Master of Information Systems is designed to provide professional preparation for positions in business and government. It provides sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of students with various backgrounds and foster lifelong learning and innovation. Students may concentrate in one of five areas: Information Technology Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management, Blockchain Enterprise Systems Management, Cybersecurity Management, or Software Engineering Management.

Admission Requirements: Students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of Business  and be admitted by the departmental admissions committee.  

Requirements for the Master of Information Systems Degree:  Students whose previous studies have fulfilled requirements of the common body of knowledge in business and information systems will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate work. The required common body of knowledge in Information Systems includes management information systems, systems analysis, database, and programming languages (such as Visual Basic, Java, or other).

To ensure that students acquire the skills necessary for career success, the M.I.S. program strongly encourages all students to obtain additional training directly related to the M.I.S. program prior to graduation. The M.I.S. program considers this training an integral part of the curriculum and recommends that students work for up to one year in a position (or positions) which allow for the practical application of the theoretical principles taught in M.I.S. courses.

Students who hold non-immigrant status in the United States in the F-1 or J-1 categories are responsible for coordinating any necessary authorization for employment with the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS). F-1 and J-1 students are strongly advised to discuss training options with the M.I.S. Program Director and the ISS office early in their program, and to make themselves aware of limitations and restrictions related to F-1 or J-1 employment authorization benefits. 

M.I.S. (Part-time):  The Department of Information Systems also provides an opportunity for professionals in the workplace to complete the program by taking 6 hours per semester; 5 semester program with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management and Blockchain Enterprise Systems (ES) Management concentrations. Contact the department for additional information or visit the Graduate School of Business website. 

Electives are chosen by the student in consultation with the Master of Information Systems Program Director in the Department of Information Systems (ISYS). Approved electives (6 hours) may be any graduate course approved by the Master of Information Systems program director.

With the approval of the Master of Information Systems Program Director, any senior-level ISYS course (ISYS 4000 or higher) may be taken for graduate credit. After admission, the student must maintain a 3.00 grade-point average on all graduate coursework and all information systems coursework. Additionally, the student must receive a letter grade of at least a “B” in 75 percent of the courses attempted.

For the M.I.S. (part-time), approval of the Director is required to enroll in more than six hours per semester.

Additional Requirements for the Enterprise Resource Planning Management Concentration

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management Concentration:

Requirements for M.I.S. with Information Technology Management Concentration

The Master of Information Systems is designed to provide professional preparation for positions in business and government. It provides sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of students with various backgrounds and foster lifelong learning and innovation. Students may concentrate in one of five areas: Information Technology Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management, Blockchain Enterprise Systems Management, Cybersecurity Management, or Software Engineering Management.

Admission Requirements: Students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of Business  and be admitted by the departmental admissions committee.  

Requirements for the Master of Information Systems Degree:  Students whose previous studies have fulfilled requirements of the common body of knowledge in business and information systems will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate work. The required common body of knowledge in Information Systems includes management information systems, systems analysis, database, and programming languages (such as Visual Basic, Java, or other).

To ensure that students acquire the skills necessary for career success, the M.I.S. program strongly encourages all students to obtain additional training directly related to the M.I.S. program prior to graduation. The M.I.S. program considers this training an integral part of the curriculum and recommends that students work for up to one year in a position (or positions) which allow for the practical application of the theoretical principles taught in M.I.S. courses.

Students who hold non-immigrant status in the United States in the F-1 or J-1 categories are responsible for coordinating any necessary authorization for employment with the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS). F-1 and J-1 students are strongly advised to discuss training options with the M.I.S. Program Director and the ISS office early in their program, and to make themselves aware of limitations and restrictions related to F-1 or J-1 employment authorization benefits. 

M.I.S. (Part-time):  The Department of Information Systems also provides an opportunity for professionals in the workplace to complete the program by taking 6 hours per semester; 5 semester program with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management and Blockchain Enterprise Systems (ES) Management concentrations. Contact the department for additional information or visit the Graduate School of Business website. 

Electives are chosen by the student in consultation with the Master of Information Systems Program Director in the Department of Information Systems (ISYS). Approved electives (6 hours) may be any graduate course approved by the Master of Information Systems program director.

With the approval of the Master of Information Systems Program Director, any senior-level ISYS course (ISYS 4000 or higher) may be taken for graduate credit. After admission, the student must maintain a 3.00 grade-point average on all graduate coursework and all information systems coursework. Additionally, the student must receive a letter grade of at least a “B” in 75 percent of the courses attempted.

For the M.I.S. (part-time), approval of the Director is required to enroll in more than six hours per semester.

Additional Requirements for Information Technology Management Concentration 

Information Technology Management Concentration:

Requirements for M.I.S. with Software Engineering Management Concentration

The Master of Information Systems is designed to provide professional preparation for positions in business and government. It provides sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of students with various backgrounds and foster lifelong learning and innovation. Students may concentrate in one of five areas: Information Technology Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management, Blockchain Enterprise Systems Management, Cybersecurity Management, or Software Engineering Management.

Admission Requirements: Students must apply to and meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of Business  and be admitted by the departmental admissions committee.  

Requirements for the Master of Information Systems Degree:  Students whose previous studies have fulfilled requirements of the common body of knowledge in business and information systems will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate work. The required common body of knowledge in Information Systems includes management information systems, systems analysis, database, and programming languages (such as Visual Basic, Java, or other).

To ensure that students acquire the skills necessary for career success, the M.I.S. program strongly encourages all students to obtain additional training directly related to the M.I.S. program prior to graduation. The M.I.S. program considers this training an integral part of the curriculum and recommends that students work for up to one year in a position (or positions) which allow for the practical application of the theoretical principles taught in M.I.S. courses.

Students who hold non-immigrant status in the United States in the F-1 or J-1 categories are responsible for coordinating any necessary authorization for employment with the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS). F-1 and J-1 students are strongly advised to discuss training options with the M.I.S. Program Director and the ISS office early in their program, and to make themselves aware of limitations and restrictions related to F-1 or J-1 employment authorization benefits. 

M.I.S. (Part-time):  The Department of Information Systems also provides an opportunity for professionals in the workplace to complete the program by taking 6 hours per semester; 5 semester program with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Management and Blockchain Enterprise Systems (ES) Management concentrations. Contact the department for additional information or visit the Graduate School of Business website. 

Electives are chosen by the student in consultation with the Master of Information Systems Program Director in the Department of Information Systems (ISYS). Approved electives (6 hours) may be any graduate course approved by the Master of Information Systems program director.

With the approval of the Master of Information Systems Program Director, any senior-level ISYS course (ISYS 4000 or higher) may be taken for graduate credit. After admission, the student must maintain a 3.00 grade-point average on all graduate coursework and all information systems coursework. Additionally, the student must receive a letter grade of at least a “B” in 75 percent of the courses attempted.

For the M.I.S. (part-time), approval of the Director is required to enroll in more than six hours per semester.

Additional Requirements for Software Engineering Management Concentration 

Software Engineering Management

Ph.D. in Business Administration (Information Systems) 

Information Systems Ph.D. Program Website

Overview: The objective of the Ph.D. in business administration with a concentration in information systems is to prepare students to conduct quality research in information systems as a faculty member at a research-oriented university school of business. The program is designed to produce a graduate with an understanding of the necessary subject matter required to contribute educational and research expertise to the field of information systems. In addition to preparing students to be world-class researchers, the program seeks to prepare students to teach effectively in an information systems curriculum.

Admission Requirements: Students must apply to the Graduate School of Business and meet the requirements of both Graduate School and the Graduate School of Business. Students must be admitted by the departmental admissions committee. Applicants are expected to have a background in information systems via prior courses in topics such as a programming language, systems analysis, design, and development, and database processing. Students without the background may also be admitted but will likely be required to take up to 3 master's level courses to remedy the deficiency.

Requirements for the Ph.D. in Business Administration (Information Systems) include required courses in information systems, research, and supporting fields. These 70 credit hours of courses are taken prior to advancing to candidacy and are broken down as follows: Information Systems required courses (21 hours); research requirements (21 hours) and supporting field courses (10 hours). Following completion of the coursework, students must pass a candidacy examination. The program also requires completion of 1st and 2nd year summer research projects, defense of a dissertation proposal, and successful defense of the dissertation (18 credit hours). Students are also prepared for a career in research through research assistantships, collaborative research projects with faculty members, colloquia, and classroom teaching and support.

Course Requirements

Alternative courses may be used for substitution upon availability and with coordinator consent.

Candidacy Examination
Students must satisfactorily complete a first and second year summer research project.  The candidacy exam comprises two parts: Research tools and Information Systems core. The written exam is administered in the summer after two years of coursework. Is she or he fails, the student will have to re-take the exam during the next administration of the exam.  This includes students having to re-take only parts of the exam.  Students also must satisfactorily pass an oral exam upon successful completion of the written exam. Ordinarily, only one re-take of the written exam (part or whole) and/or oral exam is permitted.

Students must complete a minimum of 72 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree and 42 graduate credit hours beyond the master’s degree. For students who apply to the degree program without a master’s degree, a minimum of 2 additional credit hours in consultation with the Ph.D. coordinator will be required to fulfill the full degree requirements to include approved graduate courses. Additional hours may be assessed in individual cases to meet specific coursework deficiencies.  

For a complete list of University Graduate School and International Education degree requirements, please visit the Objectives and Regulations section.

Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems

Paul Cronan
Director
WCOB 215
479-575-6130
cronan@uark.edu
Enterprise Systems Graduate Certificate Program Website

The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems is a part-time program offered on campus, blended, and online. It is designed to provide graduate students with knowledge and experience in information systems used in modern enterprise environments. The demand for skilled professionals in information systems continues to outpace the supply of qualified applicants. Students may choose one of four tracks for the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems: Blockchain Enterprise Systems, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity and Data, or Enterprise Resource Planning. The certificate program is intended to be completed part-time (ordinarily no more than six hours per semester), and is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline.

Admission Requirements: The Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems is a part-time program open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business; the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems degree program. (Students who have earned a GPA 3.5 or better upon completion of the certificate program and subsequently apply to the part-time Master of Information Systems program (Professional M.I.S.) will not be required to submit a test score). Information regarding Graduate School of Business admission requirements can be found earlier in this chapter.

Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems: (12 hours)

To receive the Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems, students must select one of the tracks below. Students are required to take 9 hours of coursework in the Walton College of Business and 3 hours of electives related to Enterprise Systems in either the Walton College or in another college at the University of Arkansas. Elective courses other than those listed below must be approved by the director of the certificate program. Some elective courses have prerequisites that are not met by courses in the certificate program. Students are advised to check prerequisites prior to enrolling in a course.

Blockchain Enterprise Systems Track

This track is open to individuals with backgrounds in fields other than Information Systems and is designed to provide non-IS graduate students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to successfully transition to a career in the Information Systems field. Students who complete this track will have exposure to fundamental principles of blockchain, enterprise information systems, and techniques for management and development of blockchain  projects.

Cybersecurity and Data Track

This track is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline and is designed to provide business and non-business graduate students a foundation to help organizations assess and detect threats while securing and protecting data and data-driven systems against a myriad of threats such as malicious software, hacking, insider threats, and other cybercrimes.

Business Analytics Track

This track is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline and is designed to give business and non-business graduate student’s knowledge and experience in the management and use of enterprise data for operations and decision-making. The ability to effectively manage and analyze increasingly large and complex sets of data is highly valued among employers in all disciplines, as “business intelligence” becomes a primary source of competitive advantage in many organizations. Students who complete this track will have a foundation in the effective management and use of relational and dimensional data, the application of statistical decision-making theory, and the exploration and exploitation of data using advanced data mining tools and techniques. Students completing this track may be eligible to receive a certificate endorsed by the SAS Institute.

Enterprise Resource Planning Track

This track is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline and is designed to provide business and non-business graduate students a foundation in the effective use, implementation, and customization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. ERP systems support integrated core business processes in nearly every large organization, and knowledge of and experience with these systems are highly valued among employers in all business disciplines. Students who complete this track will have exposure to fundamental principles of ERP and techniques for configuration, implementation, and development of ERP systems. Students completing this track may be eligible to receive a certificate endorsed by SAP America and the SAP University Alliances Program.

Graduate Microcertificates

The Department of Information Systems offers the following graduate microcertificates, two in the healthcare business analytics fields and three more in other specialized fields.

Microcertificates in Healthcare Business Analytics

The graduate microcertificates in the Information Systems and Educational Statistics and Research Methods academic programs are part-time credentials, offered via campus, blended, and online instruction. They are designed to provide graduate students with specific Healthcare Business Analytics knowledge in the fundamentals and advanced levels:

• Healthcare Business Analytics (for those interested in fundamentals)
• Advanced Healthcare Business Analytics (for experienced analysts).

The demand for skilled professionals in healthcare business analytics continues to outpace the supply of qualified applicants. Each six-hour micro certificate program is intended to be completed part-time and is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Six hours of MicroCertificate course credit with a grade of “B” or better can be used in the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Business Analytics, Master of Healthcare Business Analytics, and Master of Applied Business Analytics programs as applicable to the respective degree.  Coursework may not be transferred from another university to meet the requirements of a MicroCertificate, and retroactive graduate credit is not allowed for a MicroCertificate.

Graduate Microcertificate in Healthcare Business Analytics

Admission Requirements: The graduate microcertificate credentials are part-time credentials open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply for the specific microcertificate credential and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business; the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for the microcertificate credential. (Students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or better upon completion of the microcertificate and subsequently apply to the part-time Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Business Analytics, Master of Healthcare Business Analytics, and Master of Applied Business Analytics programs will not be required to submit a test score). Information regarding Graduate School of Business admission requirements can be found earlier in this chapter. 

Healthcare Business Analytics Graduate Microcertificate: (6 hours)

Requirements: To receive the Graduate Healthcare Business Analytics Microcertificate, students are required to take 6 hours of coursework at the University of Arkansas.  Students are advised to check prerequisites prior to enrolling in a course.

Graduate Microcertificate in Advanced Healthcare Business Analytics

Admission Requirements: The Graduate MicroCertificate credentials are part-time credentials open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply for the specific MicroCertificate credential and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business; the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for the MicroCertificate credential. (Students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or better upon completion of the MicroCertificate and subsequently apply to the part-time Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Business Analytics, Master of Healthcare Business Analytics, and Master of Applied Business Analytics programs will not be required to submit a test score.)  Information regarding Graduate School of Business admission requirements can be found earlier in this chapter. 

Advanced Healthcare Business Analytics Graduate MicroCertificate: (6 hours)

Requirements: As a prerequisite, students must have successfully completed the Healthcare Business Analytics Graduate MicroCertificate courses ESRM 5303 and ISYS 5503 (or equivalent) and are required to take 6 hours of coursework at the University of Arkansas.  Students are advised to check prerequisites prior to enrolling in a course.

Graduate Microcertificate in Blockchain

The Blockchain Graduate Microcertificate in the Department of Information Systems is offered on campus, in a blended professional format, and online, and is designed to provide graduate students with specific information systems knowledge. The demand for skilled professionals in information systems continues to outpace the supply of qualified applicants. Each six-hour microcertificate program is intended to be completed part-time and is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline.  Six hours of microcertificate course credit with a grade of “B” or better can be used in the Information Systems Enterprise Systems Graduate Certificate, Master of Information Systems, and Master of Applied Business Analytics programs as applicable to the respective degree. Coursework may not be transferred from another university to meet the requirements of a microcertificate, and retroactive graduate credit is not allowed for a microcertificate.

Admission Requirements: The Department of Information Systems Graduate Microcertificate credentials are credentials open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply for the specific Microcertifcate credential and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business; the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for the MicroCertificate credential. (Students who have earned a GPA 3.5 or better upon completion of the Microcertificate and subsequently apply to the part-time Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems, the Master of Information Systems program (Professional M.I.S.), or Master of Applied Business Analytics program (Professional M.A.B.A) will not be required to submit a test score  but must still apply and be admitted to the additional program).  Information regarding Graduate School of Business admission requirements can be found earlier in this chapter.  

Requirements for the Blockchain Graduate Microcertificate (6 hours):  To receive the Blockchain Graduate Microcertificate, students are required to take 6 hours of coursework in the Walton College of Business.  Students are advised to check prerequisites prior to enrolling in a course.

Graduate Microcertificate in Business Analytics

The Business Analytics Graduate Microcertificate in the Department of Information Systems is offered on campus, in a blended professional format, and online, and is designed to provide graduate students with specific IS knowledge. The demand for skilled professionals in information systems continues to outpace the supply of qualified applicants.  Each six-hour microcertificate program is intended to be completed part-time and is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline.  Six hours of microcertificate course credit with a grade of “B” or better can be used in the Information Systems Enterprise Systems Graduate Certificate, Master of Information Systems, and Master of Applied Business Analytics programs as applicable to the respective degree.  Coursework may not be transferred from another university to meet the requirements of a MicroCertificate, and retroactive graduate credit is not allowed for a microcertificate.

Admission Requirements: The Department of Information Systems graduate microcertificate credentials are credentials open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply for the specific microcertifcate credential and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business; the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for the microcertificate credential. (Students who have earned a GPA 3.5 or better upon completion of the MicroCertificate and subsequently apply to the part-time Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems, the Master of Information Systems program (Professional M.I.S.), or Master of Applied Business Analytics program (Professional M.A.B.A) will not be required to submit a test score  but must still apply and be admitted to the additional program).  Information regarding Graduate School of Business admission requirements can be found earlier in this chapter.  

Requirements for the Business Analytics Graduate Microcertificate: To receive the Graduate Business Analytics Microcertificate, students are required to take 6 hours of coursework in the Walton College of Business.  Students are advised to check prerequisites prior to enrolling in a course.

Graduate Certificate in Business Cybersecurity

The Business Cybersecurity Graduate Microcertificate in the Department of Information Systems is offered on campus and in a blended professional format, and it is designed to provide graduate students with specific IS knowledge. The demand for skilled professionals in information systems continues to outpace the supply of qualified applicants. Each six-hour microcertificate program is intended to be completed part-time and is open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Six hours of microcertificate course credit with a grade of “B” or better can be used in the Information Systems Enterprise Systems Graduate Certificate, Master of Information Systems, and Master of Applied Business Analytics programs as applicable to the respective degree.  Coursework may not be transferred from another university to meet the requirements of a MicroCertificate, and retroactive graduate credit is not allowed for a microcertificate.

Admission Requirements: The Department of Information Systems Graduate Microcertificate credentials are credentials open to individuals with backgrounds in any discipline. Students must apply for the specific microcertifcate credential and be admitted to the Graduate School of Business; the GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for the microcertificate credential. (Students who have earned a GPA 3.5 or better upon completion of the microcertificate and subsequently apply to the part-time Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Systems, the Master of Information Systems program (Professional M.I.S.), or Master of Applied Business Analytics program (Professional M.A.B.A) will not be required to submit a test score  but must still apply and be admitted to the additional program).  Information regarding Graduate School of Business admission requirements can be found earlier in this chapter.  

Requirements for the Business Cybersecurity Graduate Microcertificate: To receive the Business Cybersecurity Graduate MicroCertificate, students are required to take 6 hours of coursework in the Walton College of Business.  Students are advised to check prerequisites prior to enrolling in a course.

Graduate Faculty

Anand, Abhijith, Ph.D. (University of Waikato), M.I.S. (University of Wollongog), B.E. (K.S. Institute of Technology), Assistant Professor, 2017.
Bristow, Susan E., Ed.D., M.B.A., B.S.B.A. (University of Arkansas), Teaching Associate Professor, 1997, 2020.
Conway, Daniel, Ph.D., M.A. (Indiana University), B.A. (Augustana College), Teaching Professor, 2019.
Cronan, Timothy P., Ph.D. (Louisiana Tech University), M.S. (South Dakota State University), B.S. (University of Southwestern Louisiana), Professor, M.D. Matthews Endowed Chair in Information Systems, 1979.
Dereszynski, Michael, M.I.S. (University of Arkansas), B.S. (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Instructor, 2019.
Freeze, Ron, Ph.D. (Arizona State University), M.B.A. (University of Missouri–Kansas City), B.S. (General Motors Institute), Clinical Professor, 2015, 2021.
Grover, Varun, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburg), M.B.A. (Southern Illinois University), B.S. (Indian Institute of Technology), Distinguished Professor, David D. Glass Chair in Information Systems, 2017.
Hoehle, Hartmut, Ph.D., B.Com. (Victoria University of Wellington), Visiting Professor, 2013, 2022.
Keiffer, Elizabeth, Ph.D., M.A. (University of Arkansas), B.S. (East Central University), Teaching Assistant Professor, 2016, 2019.
Lacity, Mary, Ph.D. (University of Houston), B.S.B.A. (Pennsylvania State University), Distinguished Professor, David D. Glass Chair in Information Systems, 2018, 2022.
Mullins, Jeff, Ph.D., M.A., B.S. (University of Arkansas), Assistant Professor, 2006, 2018.
Nolan, Steve, Ph.D., M.A. (University of Missouri-Columbia), B.A. (Westminster College), Instructor, 2017.
Sabherwal, Rajiv, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh), P.G.D.M. (Indian Institute of Management), B.S.E.E. (Regional Engineering College, India), Distinguished Professor, Edwin and Karlee Bradberry Chair, 2011, 2019.
Shook, Carole, M.S.B.A., B.S.B.A. (University of Arkansas), Teaching Associate Professor, 1999, 2023.
Steelman, Zachary R., Ph.D., M.I.S. (University of Arkansas), B.B.A. (Northeastern State University), Associate Professor, 2017, 2022.
Sykes, Tracy Ann, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas), B.S. (University of Maryland-College Park), Associate Professor, 2011, 2016.
Syler, Rhonda A., Ph.D. (Auburn University), M.B.A. (Columbus State University), M.S. (Kansas State University), B.S. (Middle Tennessee State University), Teaching Assistant Professor, 2016.
Weng, Qin, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburg), M.S. (Virginia Commonwealth University), B.A. (Beijing Foreign Studies University), Assistant Professor, 2018.
Young, Amber, Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma), M.B.A. (Oklahoma Christian University), B.S.Ed. (University of Oklahoma), Associate Professor, 2018, 2023.