The goal of the Master of Science in Information Systems program is to provide students with the theoretical foundation of information systems. The program seeks to enable students to develop technical and management skills by participating in competency-based projects focused on the development, integration, deployment, and management of enterprise information systems within the modern business environment. The program uses sound practices, current and emerging tools and technologies, and effective teamwork approaches.
THE KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
• MANAGEMENT
• SUPERVISION
• LEADERSHIP
• AUTHENTICITY
• PROJECT SOFTWARE
• PLANNING
• SCHEDULING
• BUDGETING
• ORGANIZATION
• ANALYSIS
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• REPORTING
• COORDINATION
• DELEGATION
• COMMUNICATION
• SOFT SKILLS
• DECISION-MAKING
• CLOUD SOFTWARE
• OFFICE SOFTWARE
CORE REQUIREMENTS
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE Master of Science in Information Systems
EBM502 | RESEARCH METHODS | ISM540 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PROJECT I |
ISM511 | ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE | ISM542 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY |
ISM521 | DATABASE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY | EBM680 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
ISM531 | ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN IT |
ELECTIVES
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CORE REQUIREMENTS. SELECT 5 COURSES FROM:
ISM530 | DECISION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY | ISM590 | CURRENT TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT I |
ISM550 | HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION | ISM591 | CURRENT TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT II |
ISM560 | CLOUD COMPUTING | ISM592 | CURRENT TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT III |
ISM570 | TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS | ISM593 | CURRENT TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT IV |
ISM580 | TOOLS AND TECHNOLGIES I | ISM600 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PROJECT II |
ISM581 | TOOLS AND TECHNOLGIES II |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
In this optional program area, students benefit from the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the classroom in a real world environment. Students may incorporate cooperative education courses throughout the program instead of waiting until program completion. These optional courses are in addition to the program outline above.
CIS500 | COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
CIS501 | COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
CIS502 | COOPERATIVE EDUCATION III: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
CIS503 | COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IV: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS |