Nothing prepares you for the challenges you’ll face in the boardroom like experiential learning.
The variety of experiential learning opportunities in the master's in information systems enables you to build additional skills in communications, teamwork, and client relations that will propel your career.
Experiential opportunities include:
The final project in the MSIS Core challenges you to apply what you learned in the core modules to a real-world problem. You and your team will design your Core Project in collaboration with a corporate partner. Just like in the business world, your project will have multiple deliverables, including a presentation. The top five scoring teams will deliver their presentation to senior IT leaders at the sponsoring firm, giving you an opportunity to showcase your newly acquired skills.
“The MSIS Program constantly challenged me, preparing me for the real world. I walked out of the classroom every day having learned something new, giving me the confidence to continue learning in my work environment.”
Gabby Leier, MSIS’23
During the Capstone Project, you will work as part of a team with your classmates for one semester to address a problem presented by a corporate client. The teams interview clients and potential systems users, conduct market research, and translate client needs into a requirements document.
Company partners have previously included Batesville Casket, Baxter, Cummins, Deloitte, EY, Hill-Rom, Humana, Mead Johnson, Roche Diagnostics, and Whirlpool.
“I study with a computer science major, a fashion major, a finance major, a psychology major—all under the same roof.”
Urvi Sethia, MSIS’23
Sharpen your problem-solving skills in this annual case competition.
Team up with MSIS classmates and undergraduate students to compete for cash prizes and scholarships.
Take on a real-world challenge from EY during your first week in the MSIS program. You'll work with your team to develop and present a solution to the challenge and gather valuable feedback from EY professionals in the field.
The HOPE Digital Project was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for MSIS students to offer their expertise and skills to small businesses in Indiana that needed help developing digital capabilities and learning to use new technologies. The success of the HOPE Digital Project launched a new and ongoing opportunity for MSIS students to make a positive impact spanning 10 regions in Indiana.
Kelley School’s HOPE Digital Project helped more than 360 small businesses in Indiana through the pandemic.
Faculty from the Kelley School host workshop events throughout the year. MSIS students are invited to attend workshops hosted by the Institute for Business Analytics and the Institute for Digital Enterprise. You’ll hear from a variety of industry experts, get to see how new technologies are applied in the workplace, and network with potential employers.
Join us for a 30-minute virtual or in-person info session to learn more about the program and the application process.