Master of Science in Information Systems - Online - Strayer University - Online - I299

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a professional degree program that stresses the technical, managerial, and policy issues associated with building computer based systems that support modern organizations. The program addresses the theoretical and practical aspects of specifying, designing, implementing, and managing systems that possess qualities such as portability, scalability, and interoperability (open systems).
 
The Master of Science in Information Systems program treats information as an organizational resource that is subject to managerial planning and control. It focuses on integration of data and distribution of information in helping organizations to be more competitive. In addition, the program offers graduates most of the academic background necessary to pursue certification as a Certified Computer Professional (CCP).
 
Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.

Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:

    * Computer Security Management
    * Decision Support System Management
    * Enterprise Resource Management
    * Network Management
    * Software Engineering Management
    * Systems Development Management

   
      Area 1: Core Component

      ACC 557
      Financial Accounting
      CIS 500
      Information Systems for Decision-Making
      ECO 550
      Managerial Economics and Globalization
      MAT 540
      Quantitative Methods

      18.0 Credit Hours
   
      Area 2: Major Component

      CIS 512
      Enterprise Architecture
      CIS 517
      IT Project Management
      CIS 532
      Network Architecture and Analysis
      CIS 590
      Directed Research Project
      RES 531
      Research Methods

      22.5 Credit Hours
   
      Area 3: Concentration

      Students must choose one of the following Area III Concentration Components to complete the Master of Science in Information Systems:

   
      Concentration in: Computer Security Management
      CIS 502
      Theories of Security Management
      CIS 523
      Security in Distributed Computing
      CIS 550
      Case Studies in the Management of Information Security

      Concentration Total: 13.5 Credit Hours
   
      Concentration in: Decision Support Systems Management
      CIS 501
      Decision Support Management
      CIS 519
      Decision Support & Intelligent Systems
      CIS 522
      Data Warehousing Systems

      Concentration Total: 13.5 Credit Hours
   

      Concentration in: Enterprise Resource Management
      CIS 511
      Enterprise Resource Planning
      CIS 537
      Enterprise Resource Technologies in Business
      CIS 538
      Designing Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

      Concentration Total: 13.5 Credit Hours
   

      Concentration in: Network Management
      CIS 505
      Communication Technologies
      CIS 513
      Enterprise Wireless Networks
      CIS 516
      Enterprise Network Management

      Concentration Total: 13.5 Credit Hours
   

      Concentration in: Software Engineering Management
      CIS 510
      Advanced Systems Analysis and Design
      CIS 515
      Strategic Planning for Database Systems
      CIS 518
      Advanced Software Engineering

      Concentration Total: 13.5 Credit Hours
   
      Concentration in: Systems Development Management
      CIS 521
      Enterprise Technology Process Models
      CIS 530
      Simulation and Modeling I
      CIS 531
      Enterprise Planning Architectures

      Concentration Total: 13.5 Credit Hours

54.0 Minimum Total Hours Required