The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a STEM-certified program at the Business School which combines management acumen with technical knowledge to help students become tomorrow’s leaders in information technology. MSIS allows students to customize their degree path to align with personal goals through electives and specializations in either Business Intelligence Systems or Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Through cutting-edge curriculum, applied software projects, and direct connections to industry partners, students will learn how to harness the power of information technology for business.

Students in this course come from an assortment of backgrounds, bringing experience from many fields into the program. Featuring in-person, online, and hybrid classroom environments, along with evening options, scheduling is flexible for working professionals.

Networking, database, security, governance, business strategy, and project management will all be covered. The degree totals 30 credit hours, consisting of 15 core hours and 15 elective hours.

For the core curriculum, five classes are required: database management systems, information systems strategy, information systems security and privacy, along with two additional classes chosen by the student. This curriculum provides a basis for understanding the intricacies that occur when building, integrating, and governing information systems.

Students then choose five elective classes, aimed at a specific specialization (i.e., business intelligence or cybersecurity and information assurance) or a custom course of study. This course also includes a 4+1 program, designed to undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue their Master of Science degree.

Upon graduation, students will have mastered these five values: leverage data, manage strategically, design thoughtfully, act securely, and behave ethically. Through these learning pillars, graduates will have a strong grasp of technical concepts and understand how to effect change through integrated technologies. Industry specialties like business intelligence, computer and network support, database management, data warehousing, project management, web and mobile application development, security, and quality assurance are areas where graduates commonly find roles.