Master of Science in Information Systems

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Master of Science in Information Systems

  • Course description 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
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