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If you’re looking to stand out as a tech-savvy leader who can bridge the gap between business and technology, earning your master’s in information systems is a must. In addition to learning the technical side of IT, through this program, you will also master the art of leadership and management. Our Information Systems Master’s Degree is designed with flexibility in mind, so you can shape your studies around what excites you most, whether that’s cloud computing, cybersecurity, or machine learning.
And the best part? You can finish in as little as a year, meaning you’ll be leading teams and landing high-paying opportunities faster than you might think.
A master’s in information systems is a powerful degree that bridges technology and business, giving you the flexibility to work in a variety of industries.
Whether you’re into data, security, management, or even starting your own business, there are plenty of career paths to explore.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our Information Systems degree program is 36 credits and is typically completed within 1-2 years. The curriculum combines core classes with electives to give you a strong foundation along with the freedom to pursue the courses that interest you.
REQUIRED CORE: 12 CREDITS
Students must complete IST614, IST621, and IST654. Students choose either IST651 OR IST659.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
DATA ADMINISTRATION CONCEPTS AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT
CONCENTRATION – 9 CREDITS
Concentrations allow students to select course work that matches their professional interests and planned career paths. Students are required to select one concentration below, and complete three classes, or 9 credits, from that concentration.
INFORMATION INSIGHTS & APPLICATIONS
ELECTIVES – 12 CREDITS
Students must select 3 additional courses to count towards their electives. Students can choose from the following:
– An additional concentration
– Any IST course 600-level or higher
OR
– any non-IST graduate level course, approved by petition
EXIT REQUIREMENT: 6 CREDITS
Students register for IST 755, the MSIS Capstone course, after the successful completion of IST 614 and at least 24 credits in the degree program. Students register for IST 971 halfway through their program of study. Students with one or more years of full-time professional experience in the information technology field may substitute the internship requirement for another graduate level IST course for three credits and must follow the iSchool petition process for approval.
IST 755 Information Systems Capstone
IST 971 Information Systems Internship
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