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).

 


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 9001

 Information Systems for Managers I 1.5 credits

CIS 9002

 Information Systems for Managers II 1.5 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

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BUS 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