Program Length: 15 months
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Available Online: This program is delivered fully online.
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Next classes start
Jul 15th
Degree Overview
The Master of Science in Information Systems addresses the growing need for professionals who need to possess both analytical skills and business acumen with the goal of improving business through information technology and management. These professionals must be familiar with the theory and practice of storing, organizing, retrieving and analyzing information in a variety of settings.
Technical expertise alone is not sufficient for success, and graduates will need to be skilled in the topics of understanding how to organize information, analyze user information, design or evaluate information systems that allow for efficient and effective user interaction, be able to provide and assure the quality and value of information to decision makers, understand the economic and social environment in which their organization functions, be familiar with relevant issues in law, economics, ethics, and management.
Typical positions filled by a professional with a master of science in information systems include; positions within the office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Information Technology/Information Systems/Information Management Director, systems analyst, systems architect, and strategic technologist.
Course Descriptions
CourseCourse NameCredits
Course Description
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Quantitative Methods
statistical analysis as related to business information, including profit and inventory analysis. Theory, tools, and techniques involved with information systems as used by management are introduced. Other topics include research design, data collection and organization, sampling, inferential statistical methods, and results interpretation. (Prerequisite: MAT220 or equivalent within the last five years, or with consent of the dean)
Credits: 4.0
Financial Accounting for Management
An examination of accounting procedures related to recording, reporting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data. Applies accounting concepts and perspectives to financial and business decisions. Emphasis is placed on applying technical accounting procedures in the evaluation and analysis of business events.
Credits: 4.0
Marketing Management
The development and execution of a company's marketing plan are emphasized in this course. All elements of the marketing organization are reviewed, and their contributions to an effective marketing effort are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the impacts of telecommunications and information technology on marketing.
Credits: 4.0
Leadership Theory
leadership in organizations. Explores traditional and modern theories of leadership, as well as the practical application of these theories in the workplace. In addition to covering the traditional concepts of leadership in organizations, this course takes an in-depth look at the power and influence a leader has over the organization and its members.
Credits: 4.0
Advanced Human Resource Management
This course covers the major aspects of human resource management. It provides an assessment of the human resource management field. Topics include: equal employment opportunity, job analysis, strategic planning, recruitment, selection, and training and performance appraisal. Also covers compensation, benefits, safety and health, and labor-management relations.
Credits: 4.0
Systems Analysis and Design
This course focuses on systems analysis and design with emphasis on information systems development. Emphasis is placed on systems analysis fundamentals, the role of systems’ analysts, understanding and modeling organizational systems, process specifications, structured decisions, and quality assurance and implementation. Additional topics include the latest systems development methods, tools, and techniques.
Credits: 4.0
Storage Area Network Architecture and Management
This course focuses on storage networking and how Storage Area Networks (SANs) can help consolidate conventional server storage onto networks, how they make applications highly available no matter how much data is being stored, and how they make data access and management faster and easier. Additional emphasis is placed on the evolution of the technology and SANs, applications for SANs, storage networking and what it means for the information processing architecture of an enterprise, and issues for implementation and adoption.
Credits: 4.0
Management Information Systems
This course introduces students to management information systems essential for creating competitive firms, managing global corporations, and providing useful products and services to customers. Emphasis is placed on the digital integration of the firm through enterprise applications, management of the supply chain, customer relationships, and enterprise systems.
Credits: 4.0
Information Systems Security
This course focuses on the managerial aspects of information security such as access control models, information security governance, and information security program assessment and metrics. Topics include information-assurance plans and strategies, providing training for security awareness, configuration security management, information assurance (IA), and legal issues.
Credits: 4.0
IT Project Management
This course presents an understandable, integrated view of the many concepts skills, tools, and techniques involved in information technology project management. Topics include analysis of business requirements, development and deployment cycles, creating project plans for successful delivery, implementing risk management techniques and mitigation strategies, scheduling task cycles, implementing monitoring tools and controls to track project progress.
Credits: 4.0
Data Management, Analysis and Reporting
This course introduces students to information data management, analysis, and reporting methodologies in business. Emphasis is placed on the various performance measurement methods used in business and shows their practical impact on business outcomes. Students will learn how to collect information, summarize, analyze, present, and interpret data using current software tools.
Credits: 4.0
Human Computer Interaction
This course introduces students to the world of human-computer interaction and takes students through the process of developing effective interactive information technologies. Emphasis is placed on accessibility and diversity, aging, literacy, hearing, vision, physical disabilities, and children. Additional topics include sensor-based interactions, tangible interfaces, augmented cognition, cognition under stress, ubiquitous and wearable computing, and privacy and security.
Credits: 4.0
Information Systems Strategic Planning
This course provides an introduction to the information systems used in the strategic planning process and methodologies, which drive business information management/information technology strategy and computing architecture. Topics include the concepts, the techniques, and the templates for analyzing, organizing, communicating, and implementing an information systems strategy.
Credits: 4.0
Decision Support Systems and Methods
This course focuses on the up-to-date techniques used in management support system technologies and how they can be used for better decision making. Emphasis placed on the Executive Information System (EIS), which is intended to facilitate and support the information and the decision-making needs of senior executives.
Credits: 4.0
Information Systems Capstone Project
Students are required to complete a project or write a thesis that integrates and demonstrates their mastery of the learning objectives and the integration of the skills and concepts of the degree program.
Credits: 4.0
Total Courses: 15Total Credits: 60
Admissions Information
Applicants for admission to the College must have graduated from an accredited high school, private secondary school, or have completed the equivalent (GED). All students who graduate after January 2006 must provide a high school transcript to check eligibility for the new Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). Students who are applying for master's degrees must provide a copy of their bachelor's degree.
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