Empowering you to navigate the future of IT and business.
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) offers an innovative curriculum that covers emerging concepts, relevant technologies, and best prepares you to meet the current industry needs and challenges. Our integrated core curriculum is designed to build technical and IS/IT management skills across several key knowledge areas in the Information Systems domain.
Our courses are designed to give you a deep dive into the world of in business analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and digital transformation. You will benefit from hands on instruction incorporating the latest technologies including Microsoft Project and Scrum Workbook, ERP, SAP, MySQL, SQL Server, UML, Rapidminer, Tableau, Python, R, Blockchain and Solidity programming, cybersecurity tools, machine learning and AI toolkits, Amazon Web Services and more.
Place yourself in the perfect spot between IT and business to help bridge the gap and improve efficiency.
Choose from four specialization tracks:
Business | Business | Artificial | Digital |
Core Courses (18 credits)
Specialization Tracks
Students complete an additional 18 credits by pursuing one of four specialization tracks.
*All potential students are expected to have gained foundation knowledge in Microsoft Office, basic statistics, HTML, introduction to databases, and introductory-level programming languages. If you do not have a programming background, you are strongly encouraged to gain some familiarity with an object-oriented programming language, such as Java or Visual Basic before beginning this program. Websites like Lynda.com and CodeAcademy.com offer resources to further assist.
Business Analytics Track
16 months, starts in fall (August)
Provides advanced analytical skills and knowledge in big data and quantitative analysis. You will gain a unique combination of analytical and information systems management skills utilized to uncover trends and predict patterns specific to businesses. You will develop the skills and know-how to provide critical insights and recommend solutions on how businesses can increase their effectiveness through their processes, products, services, software, and technology systems.
Specialized Courses (18 Credits)
Business Cybersecurity Track
16 months, starts in fall (August)
Provides deep understanding of the management systems, policies, standards, procedures, and technology that influence the security of business enterprises. You will gain a unique combination of hands-on cybersecurity and information security management skills, needed to effectively lead teams to manage cybersecurity risks, and secure information systems and digital assets for business.
Specialized Courses (18 Credits)
Artificial Intelligence Track
12 months, starts in spring (January)
Provides a deep understanding of how to leverage AI to effect digital transformation, value creation, and competitive advantage. Students will focus on developing AI skills and the ethical implementation of AI in business. Courses will cover AI technologies, their development, and business applications and strategies. With a strong emphasis on ethical considerations in AI, graduates are prepared to develop, evaluate, refine, and implement AI-related applications and technologies responsibly in various industries, and pursue careers in information systems in both private and public sectors.
Specialized Courses (18 Credits)
Digital Transformation Track
12 months, starts in spring (January)
Provides critical skills and knowledge in the use of emerging technology tools and business methods. You will learn the skills necessary to lead teams towards the development of new digital infrastructures and strategies, that will provide deeper customer insights, drive growth, and transform business operations.