Information Systems M.S.
CIP: 11.0103
The Master of Science in Information Systems offers students with a background in information systems the opportunity to increase their technical expertise and managerial exposure. Students increase their knowledge in computer programming, network security and administration, analytics, database, project management, systems analysis and design, and financial modeling. Students will also develop their professionalism skills with practice and instruction in communication, teamwork, and ethics. This is a 16-month program that ends with a capstone Information Systems Development project which is designed to expose the students to real-world IT practices, enhancing their communication skills and preparing them to enter the job market.
Graduates of this program will:
- Demonstrate professional business communication and networking skills
- Analyze a problem to identify and define the requirements appropriate for a solution
- Perform data analysis using spreadsheets and other analysis tools to make and communicate informed decisions
- Apply a professional code of ethics to computing situations
- Contribute to and lead team efforts to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based solution to meet determined requirements.
Candidates for the Master of Science in Information Systems should meet the following requirements:
- Acceptance to the Graduate School by the Graduate School
- Complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 or better on a 4.00 scale.
- Some three-year undergraduate degrees are accepted as well.
- Minimum GRE score of 285
Have a major or minor in an information systems, computer science, business or engineering discipline with coursework in:
- Information systems
- Statistics
- STEM field
Requirements - M.S. in Information Systems
CIP: 110101
The primary objective of this program is to prepare students to compete in the global IT job market. To that end, our program provides:
- A sound background in information systems fundamentals
- Extensive hands-on practice to ensure that students have the necessary technical skills to quickly become productive employees and IS managers
- Experience in developing and managing software projects
- Experience in working as a lead team member on projects
- Opportunities to use and improve communication skills, both oral and written
Students in the MSIS program study information systems analysis and design, cybersecurity, database design and development, human-computer interaction, financial decision making for information systems, and management of IT projects. Additional coursework provides students with hands-on experience in today’s major platforms – including Java, modern database engines and current project management tools.
A capstone Information Systems Development project is designed to expose the students to real world IT practices, enhancing their communication skills and preparing them to enter the job market.
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to this program are expected to have completed a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale. In addition, applicants must have a total GRE score (verbal + quantitative) of 285. Applicants are expected to have a major or minor in an information systems, computer science, business, or engineering discipline, including coursework in:
- Information systems
- Statistics
- STEM field
Duration of Program
Students can complete this program in four semesters (16 months, including summer session).
Required Courses
| CSIS 44617 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSIS 44641 | Developing Object-Oriented Systems with Java | 3 |
| CSIS 44660 | Database Design and Implementation | 3 |
| CSIS 44651 | Enterprise Networking and Internetworking | 3 |
| CSIS 44652 | Cybersecurity and Information Security Management | 3 |
| CSIS 44654 | Professionalism in the Information Systems Environment | 3 |
| CSIS 44618 | Project Management in Business and Technology | 3 |
| CSIS 44638 | Financial Modeling and Decision Making Using IT | 3 |
| CSIS 44632 | Business Intelligence and Analytics | 3 |
| CSIS 44693 | Information Systems Capstone Project | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 30