The UIC Liautaud MS in MIS is an advanced degree in the application of information technology to solve business problems. It is designed to train future CIOs, project managers, and technology leaders. A student in the program may specialize in technical, managerial, or a combination of the two areas. Some of the leading-edge tracks in the program are Business Intelligence Analysis, Health Care and IT, Corporate IT management, and Business Continuity, Security, and Compliance Risk Planning.

The IDS department offers courses that emphasize management of the emerging technology needs of business. Courses are organized around three disciplines: (1) service operations and supply chain management; (2) enterprise information technology and technology project management; and (3) business analytics and data mining focused on the finance and marketing sectors. Our courses stress problem solving skills with a focus on developing students' abilities to frame, analyze and communicate, assuring a high demand for our graduates in the job market.