Master of Science in Information Systems

The goal of the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program is to produce graduates with excellent technical, management and communication skills. MSIS program graduates understand, implement, use, manage, and explain information technologies in organizational settings. The program provides professionals with the knowledge needed to manage information technology effectively and support organizational decision making. The program also exposes information systems professionals to the latest technologies and methods for using them to solve organizational problems. Finally, the program emphasizes the skills needed to succeed in the business community, including teamwork, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively.

The program offers two distinct emphases: Management and Data Analytics. The Management emphasis helps enhance knowledge and skills related to the management of technology resources in organizations, while the Data Analytics emphasis focuses on learning how to support and lead data-informed decision making in organizations.
Management Emphasis
Students will be able to manage the full development life cycle for information systems projects.
Students will describe and be able to manage the strategic alignment of the IS organization with corporate strategy and objectives.
Students will be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds to transform organizations using digital technology.
Students will be able to identify and manage the resources required to sustain the technical infrastructure of an organization including data, personnel, security, and the technical environment. Students will be able to describe and analyze the security risks for the digital platform of an organization. Students will be able to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
Data Analytics Emphasis
Students will be able to formulate research questions that are capable of being addressed with analytical methods.
Students will be able to use quantitative evaluation techniques with large datasets to analyze organizational questions.
Students will be able to identify and analyze the security risks involved with collecting, storing and using data for analytical decision-making. Students will be able to identify the issues required to work with people from diverse backgrounds to implement data supported decision-making in organizations. Students will be able to describe the processes used to manage IS projects and analyze the risks and benefits associated with specific projects.Students will be able to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.

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