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
