M.S. in Information Systems
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These degree requirements apply to on campus and online programs.
(30 Credits)
M.S. in Information Systems
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IS Core Courses | ||
| IS 601 | Web Systems Development | 3 |
| IS 663 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| IS 631 | Enterprise Database Management | 3 |
| IS 665 | Data Analytics for Info System | 3 |
| IS 684 | Business Process Innovation | 3 |
| Select one of the following User Experience courses | 3 | |
| User Experience Design | ||
| Customer Discovery | ||
| Select one of the following Analytics courses: | 3 | |
| Information Retrieval | ||
| Transaction Mining and Fraud Detection | ||
| Web Mining | ||
| Data Visualization and Interpretation | ||
| Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling | ||
| Data Mining and Analysis | ||
| Electives and Specialization Areas 1 | ||
| Select three of the following electives or 2 | 9 | |
| Select IS 700B or YWCC 691 and two of the following electives or | ||
| Select IS 701 and one of the following electives: | ||
Data Analytics | ||
| Information Retrieval | ||
| Transaction Mining and Fraud Detection | ||
| Web Mining | ||
| Java Programming | ||
| Advanced Database System Design | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Data Analytics with R Program | ||
| Introduction to Big Data | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Cognitive Computing | ||
| Applications of Database Systems | ||
| Advanced Machine Learning | ||
| Geographic Information System | ||
| Regression Analysis Methods | ||
| Introduction to statistical Computing with SAS and R | ||
| Statistical Methods in Data Science | ||
| Data Mining and Analysis | ||
| Business Research Methods I | ||
| Data Visualization and Interpretation | ||
| Knowledge Management | ||
Business Decision Making | ||
| Information System Principles | ||
| IT Service Management | ||
| Management Accounting | ||
| Corporate Finance I | ||
| Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations | ||
| Decision Support Systems for Managers | ||
| Management Science | ||
| Strategic Management of Technological Innovation | ||
| Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling | ||
| Knowledge Management | ||
| Operations Research and Decision Making | ||
| Internet Law and Policy Issues | ||
| Forecasting Methods for Business Decisions | ||
| Global Marketing Management | ||
| Digital Marketing Strategy | ||
Healthcare Informatics | ||
| Elec. Medical Records: Med Terminologies and Comp. Imp. | ||
| Intro to Healthcare Systems | ||
| Healthcare Enterprise Systems | ||
| Healthcare Sys Perfor Modeling | ||
User Experience Design | ||
| User Experience Design | ||
| Customer Discovery 3 | ||
| Pervasive Computing: An HCI Perspective | ||
| Social Media | ||
| Man-Machine Systems | ||
| Cognitive Engineering | ||
| Advanced Ergonomics | ||
| Design and Development of High Technology Products | ||
Security and Network Management | ||
| Information Systems Auditing | ||
| Computer Security Auditing | ||
| Forensic Auditing for Computing Security | ||
| Transaction Mining and Fraud Detection | ||
| Cryptography and Security | ||
| Security and Privacy in Computer Systems | ||
| Network Protocols Security | ||
| Counter Hacking Techniques | ||
| Data Communications | ||
| Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications | ||
| Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols | ||
| Network Management and Security | ||
| Advanced Data Security and Privacy | ||
| Security and Privacy in Wireless Networks | ||
| Mobile Computing and Sensor Networks | ||
| Wireless Networks Security and Administration | ||
| Network Services Administration | ||
Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Customer Discovery | ||
| Requirement Engineering | ||
| Enterprise Architecture and Integration | ||
| Software Design and Production Methodology | ||
| Software Project Management | ||
| Software Testing and Quality Assurance | ||
| Software Architecture | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Project Control | ||
| Design and Development of High Technology Products | ||
Web Systems | ||
| Information Retrieval | ||
| Customer Discovery | ||
| Web Mining | ||
| Web Services and Middleware | ||
Build Your Own Specialization | ||
Students may select a coherent set of courses that have a common thread related to an area that you are interested in | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Please consult the professor or academic advisor early to determine the best electives to support your work.
- 2
Students may optionally choose 2 or more courses from a single area, which will constitute a specialization. Students will choose 3 electives if taking the course-only option, 2 electives if taking either IS 700B Master's Project or YWCC 691 Graduate Capstone Project, or 1 elective if taking IS 701B Master's Thesis. We strongly encourage students to design and conduct a Master Project or Master Thesis with an Informatics professor. If you are considering a Project or Thesis, please consult the professor early to determine the best electives to support your work. A Master Project or Master Thesis can be considered part of a specialization.
- 3
Students considering a Master's Project or Thesis with the User Experience specialization are encouraged to take both IS 661 User Experience Design and IS 664 Customer Discovery - one as a core course and the other as an elective.
MS in Information Systems – Professional Management Option (36 credits)
- All 7 MSIS core courses (21 credits) are required.
- Experiential Aspect: A one-semester IS Capstone Project (Either IS 700B or YWCC 691 - 3 credits), two-semester MS Thesis (IS 701 – 6 credits), or Co-Op experience (YWCC 590) is required.
- Electives: To meet the 36-credit requirement, students will take 9-15 credits of electives, where each elective course is 3 credits. The electives required will depend on which Experiential Aspect is chosen.
- Students who take the IS Capstone Project (Either IS 700B or YWCC 691 - 3 credits) must take 4 elective courses: 1 course from the list of IS electives, and 3 courses from the list of Management electives.
- Students who take the MS Thesis (IS 701 – 6 credits) must take 3 elective courses: 3 courses from the list of Management electives
- Students who take the Co-Op experience (YWCC 590) must take 5 elective courses: 1-2 courses from the list of IS electives, 3-4 courses from the list of Management electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS IS Core Course Requirements | 21 | |
| IS 601 | Web Systems Development | 3 |
| IS 663 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| IS 631 | Enterprise Database Management | 3 |
| IS 661 | User Experience Design | 3 |
| IS 665 | Data Analytics for Info System | 3 |
| IS 684 | Business Process Innovation | 3 |
| Select one of the following Analytics courses: | 3 | |
| Information Retrieval | ||
| Transaction Mining and Fraud Detection | ||
| Web Mining | ||
| DS 650 | Data Visualization and Interpretation | 3 |
| MGMT 630 | Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling | 3 |
| MGMT 635 | Data Mining and Analysis | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IS Experiential Aspect | 0-6 credits | |
| Select one of the following Capstone or Co-op options. The Co-op does not count towards the degree credits. All Experiential options will be undertaken in collaboration with industry, and evaluated by a faculty member. | ||
| IS 700B | Master's Project | 3 |
| or YWCC 691 | Graduate Capstone Project | |
| IS 701B & IS 701B | Master's Thesis and Master's Thesis | 6 |
| or IS 701C | Master's Thesis | |
| YWCC 590 | Graduate Co-op Work Experience I | 1 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Information System Electives | 0-6 credits | |
| Students who take the IS Capstone Project (either IS 700B or YWCC 691) choose 1 IS elective. Students who take the MS Thesis (IS 701) choose no IS electives. Students who take the Co-Op experience (YWCC 590) choose 1-2 IS electives. | ||
| Information Retrieval | ||
| Customer Discovery | ||
| Requirement Engineering | ||
| Information System Principles | ||
| IT Service Management | ||
| Information Systems Auditing | ||
| Computer Security Auditing | ||
| Forensic Auditing for Computing Security | ||
| Enterprise Architecture and Integration | ||
| Pervasive Computing: An HCI Perspective | ||
| Transaction Mining and Fraud Detection | ||
| Web Mining | ||
| Social Media | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Management Electives | 3-9 elective credits | |
| Students who take the IS Capstone Project choose 1-2 Management electives. Students who take the MS Thesis (IS 701) choose 1-2 Management electives. Students who take the Co-Op experience (YWCC 590) choose 1-3 Management electives. | ||
| Management Accounting | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Corporate Finance I | ||
| Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations | ||
| Decision Support Systems for Managers | ||
| Management Science | ||
| Strategic Management of Technological Innovation | ||
| Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling | ||
| Global Project Management | ||
| Knowledge Management | ||
| Business Research Methods I | ||
| Operations Research and Decision Making | ||
| Internet Law and Policy Issues | ||
| Legal and Ethical Issues in a Digital World | ||
| Forecasting Methods for Business Decisions | ||
| Global Marketing Management | ||
| Design and Development of High Technology Products | ||
| Digital Marketing Strategy | ||
| Data Mining and Analysis | ||
