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MS in Business Computer Information Systems -- Effective Spring 2012

Today's competitive business environment requires technologies that provide companies with a strategic edge and enable businesses to run at maximum efficiency. The information systems majors provide students with the managerial and technological skills that support these goals. Two degree programs are offered: the Master of Science in information systems and the Master of Business Administration in information systems.

The MS program is a concentration of 30 credits in major-related courses. It provides the concepts, strategies, and techniques necessary for this dynamic field. The program focuses on business areas driven by information technologies, including database management systems, e-business development, and analysis and design. The MS also provides study in other areas of interest, such as information technology in the financial markets and IT project management. The MS provides more in-depth treatment of information systems than the MBA. Also, the MS features an abbreviated business core curriculum of up to six credits (waivable in full or in part, for students with prior academic background).

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Preliminary Courses                   (6 credits) Students with appropriate background will be able to reduce the number of credits in preliminary requirements. English language courses offered by the Continuing and Professional Studies area are required for non-native English speakers; the courses may be waived based on a waiver exam.
ACC 9110	Financial Accounting	3 credits
FIN 9770	Financial Decision Making	3 credits
Courses in Specialization                   (30 credits)
Required (15 credits)
CIS 9000	Information Systems for Managers	3 credits
CIS 9230	Globalization and Technology	3 credits
CIS 9340	Principles of Database Management Systems	3 credits
CIS 9490	Systems Analysis and Design	3 credits
CIS 9590	Information Systems Development Project	3 credits
(Electives can be substituted for the above six courses given equivalent previous academic course background. Previously taken courses in CIS should be evaluated by the faculty advisor prior to registration.)
Electives          (15 credits) Choose five courses from:
BUS 9801-9803	Graduate Internships I, II, and III (in IS)	3 credits
CIS 9310	Object-Oriented Programming I	3 credits
CIS 9350	Networks and Telecommunications	3 credits
CIS 9410	Object-Oriented Programming II	3 credits
CIS 9440	Database Management Systems II	3 credits
CIS 9444	E-Business Principles and Technologies	3 credits
CIS 9467	Business Modeling with Spreadsheets	3 credits
CIS 9480	Information Technology Project Management	3 credits
CIS 9550	Emerging Trends in Information Technology	3 credits
CIS 9555	Information Technology in Financial Markets	3 credits
CIS 9556	Risk Management Systems	3 credits
CIS 9700	Integrating Information Technology and Business Processes	3 credits
CIS 9771	Special Topics in Information Technologies	3 credits
CIS 9775	Special Topics in Information Systems Strategy	3 credits
OPR 9721	Introduction to Quantitative Modeling	3 credits
STA 9708	Applied Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions	3 credits

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