Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's online Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in Managing Global Software and Service Supply Chains is designed to teach you about the best practices used to operate and manage the global service marketplace. Specific topics that are covered include IT and business outsourcing, service supply chain management, governance and client relationship management, and intellectual and legal property issues. An information systems management capstone course is required.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you apply to Walden University's Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in Managing Global Software and Service Supply Chains, you should be comfortable working with software programs and computers and also have excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills. Applicants to Walden University's programs should be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in Managing Global Software and Service Supply Chains consists of 33 credits. The degree program is divided into core courses, specialization courses, and a capstone course. Students who do not hold a computing degree are required to complete two additional classes in programming.

Core Courses

• Managing the IT-Enabled Enterprise
• Business Architecture and Process
• Software Frameworks OR Software Architecture
• Information System and Service Analysis and Design
• System and Service Architecture
• Organization and Social Dimensions of Information Systems
• Information Systems Project Management
• Service and Sourcing Management

Specialization Courses

• Global Information Systems Development
• Global Services Management
• ISM Capstone

Courses for Students Without a Computing Degree

• Introduction to Client-Side Web Programming
• Object Oriented Programming for ISM

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

When you finish Walden University's Master of Information Systems Management program with a specialization in Managing Global Software and Service Supply Chains, you have an opportunity to compete for jobs in the field. Potential employers could include businesses and corporations in the manufacturing, retail, and supply sectors. Job candidates for supply chain service positions must be able to demonstrate an ability to think strategically and critically about businesses issues and problems. Additionally, strong interpersonal and management skills are required. Some possible job titles could include:

• Supply chain manager
• IT manager
• Computer systems analyst
• Information systems consultant

Advanced Degrees

Once you have completed Walden University's Master of Information Systems Management with a specialization in Managing Global Software and Service Supply Chains, you have an opportunity to pursue doctoral programs in the field. A doctoral program that combines study in operations and information technology also includes a dissertation requirement. However, before you begin work on a dissertation, you must first complete a set of core courses. These courses could include topics such as foundations of supply chain management, stochastic networks, dynamic pricing and revenue management, and methods of operations and information systems. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Operations, Information, and Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Information Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Management and Information Systems)

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.