Program Overview

Sample Coursework

• Analysis, Modeling, and Design
• Data Systems
• Data Architecture & Management
• Managing Projects and Change
• Social Media as a Tool
• IT Policy, Strategy, and Economics
• Information Security
• Communications and Networking
• Warehousing Knowledge Discovery
• eCommerce Development & Implementation
• Cloud Services & Solutions
• Capstone Project
• Information Services Field Consulting
• Class Descriptions »

ABOUT THE MS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS CURRICULUM

Program Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Graduates of the MSIS program will be prepared to provide leadership in the Information Systems field. It is a professional degree that:

• Integrate information and organizational cultures and use current and emerging concepts from both technical and managerial viewpoints.
• Assess the need of organizations to integrate disparate internal systems and create effective communication channels with external parties such as suppliers and customers.
• Use information technology to foster sound financial systems and create effective organizational structures to better manage an organization's human capital.
• Analyze how policy and strategic decisions are affected by information systems and how technology is transforming organizations.
• Create better people, business, and team skills and recognize a customer service orientation, ethics and professionalism.

The MSIS curriculum analyzes how systems and technologies are implemented. This includes information security, project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and change management.

MSIS graduates make vital contributions in support of innovation, planning, management of information infra-structures, and the coordination of information resources. The need for information systems professionals with systems management and development expertise continues to grow.