DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND

OPERATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

BASED ON EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES
The goal of the Master of Science in Information Systems program is to provide
students with the theoretical foundation of information systems. The program seeks to
enable students to develop technical and management skills by participating in
competency-based projects focused on the development, integration, deployment, and
management of enterprise information systems within the modern business
environment. The program uses sound practices, current and emerging tools and
technologies, and effective teamwork approaches.
 
THE KEY AREAS OF FOCUS:
• MANAGEMENT 
• SUPERVISION
• LEADERSHIP
• AUTHENTICITY
• PROJECT SOFTWARE
• PLANNING
• SCHEDULING
• BUDGETING 
• ORGANIZATION
• ANALYSIS
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• REPORTING
• COORDINATION
• DELEGATION
• COMMUNICATION
• SOFT SKILLS
• DECISION-MAKING
• CLOUD SOFTWARE
• OFFICE SOFTWARE
 CORE REQUIREMENTS
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
 
EBM502 RESEARCH METHODS ISM540 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PROJECT I

ISM511 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE ISM542 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY

ISM521 DATABASE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY EBM680 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ISM531 ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN IT

ELECTIVES
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CORE REQUIREMENTS. SELECT 5 COURSES FROM:
 
CURRENT TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ISM530 DECISION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY ISM590
MANAGEMENT I

CURRENT TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ISM550 HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION ISM591
MANAGEMENT II

CURRENT TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ISM560 CLOUD COMPUTING ISM592
MANAGEMENT III

CURRENT TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ISM570 TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS ISM593
MANAGEMENT IV

ISM580 TOOLS AND TECHNOLGIES I ISM600 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PROJECT II

ISM581 TOOLS AND TECHNOLGIES II

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
In this optional program area, students benefit from the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the
classroom in a real world environment. Students may incorporate cooperative education courses
throughout the program instead of waiting until program completion. These optional courses are in
addition to the program outline above.
 
CIS500 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CIS501 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CIS502 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION III: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

 CIS503 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IV: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
MASTER OF SCIENCE
The goal of the Master of Science in Information Systems program is to provide students with the
theoretical foundation of information systems. The program seeks to enable students to develop
technical and management skills by participating in competency-based projects focused on the
development, integration, deployment, and management of enterprise information systems within the
modern business environment. The program uses sound practices, current and emerging tools and
technologies, and effective teamwork approaches.

At the end of the program, students can:

 Design computer-based systems, processes, components or programs to meet organizational
needs.
 Integrate professional, ethical, and legal standards to maintain secure information systems.
 Evaluate information from various sources in order to solve real world IT situations.

This program typically takes 28 months to complete for part-time enrollment and 14 months to
complete for students enrolled full-time.

Required courses for MS Information Systems (7 core, 5 elective) = 12 courses or 54 credit

hours

Core Requirements (7 courses or 31.5 credits)

EBM 502 Research Methods

4.5

ISM 511 Enterprise Architecture

4.5

ISM 521 Database Systems Technology

4.5

ISM 531 Ethics and Professional Issues in IT

4.5

ISM 540 Information Systems Management Project I

4.5
 ISM 542 Information Systems Security
4.5

EBM 680 Project Management

4.5

Elective Courses (choose 5 courses or 22.5 credits)

ISM 530 Decision Systems Technology

4.5

ISM 550 Human Computer Interaction

4.5

ISM 560 Cloud Computing

4.5

ISM 570 Technological Innovation

4.5

ISM 580 Tools and Technologies I

4.5

ISM 581 Tools and Technologies II

4.5

ISM 590 Current Topics in ISM I

4.5

ISM 591 Current Topics in ISM II

4.5

ISM 592 Current Topic in ISM III

4.5

ISM 593 Current Topics in ISM IV

4.5

ISM 600 Info Systems Management Project II

4.5