M.S. in Information Systems

These degree requirements apply to on campus and online programs.

(30 Credits)

M.S. in Information Systems

IS Core Courses
IS 601Python for Web API Development3
IS 663System Analysis and Design3
IS 631Enterprise Database Management3
IS 665Data Analytics for Info System3
IS 684Business Process Innovation3
Select one of the following User Experience courses3
IS 661
User Experience Design
IS 664
Customer Discovery
Select one of the following Analytics courses:3
IS 634
Information Retrieval
IS 688
Web Mining
DS 650
Data Visualization and Interpretation
MGMT 630
Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling
MGMT 635
Data Mining and Analysis
Electives and Specialization Areas 1
Select three of the following electives or 29
Select IS 700B or YWCC 691 and two of the following electives or
Select IS 701 and one of the following electives:
Data Analytics
IS 634
Information Retrieval
IS 688
Web Mining
CS 602
Java Programming
CS 632
Advanced Database System Design
CS 634
Data Mining
CS 636
Data Analytics with R Program
CS 644
Introduction to Big Data
CS 675
Machine Learning
CS 676
Cognitive Computing
CS 731
Applications of Database Systems
CS 732
Advanced Machine Learning
CE 602
Geographic Information System
MATH 644
Regression Analysis Methods
MATH 660
Introduction to statistical Computing with SAS and R
MATH 678
Statistical Methods in Data Science
MGMT 635
Data Mining and Analysis
MGMT 682
Business Research Methods I
DS 650
Data Visualization and Interpretation
MGMT 650
Knowledge Management
Business Decision Making
IS 677
Information System Principles
IS 678
IT Service Management
ACCT 615
Management Accounting
FIN 600
Corporate Finance I
HRM 601
Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations
MIS 648
Decision Support Systems for Managers
MIS 680
Management Science
MGMT 620
Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
MGMT 630
Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling
MGMT 650
Knowledge Management
MGMT 685
Operations Research and Decision Making
MGMT 688
Internet Law and Policy Issues
MGMT 710
Forecasting Methods for Business Decisions
MRKT 620
Global Marketing Management
MRKT 645
Digital Marketing Strategy
Healthcare Informatics
DS 639
Elec. Medical Records: Med Terminologies and Comp. Imp.
IE 686
Intro to Healthcare Systems
IE 687
Healthcare Enterprise Systems
IE 688
Healthcare Sys Perfor Modeling
User Experience Design
IS 661
User Experience Design
IS 664
Customer Discovery 3
IS 686
Pervasive Computing: An HCI Perspective
IS 735
Social Media
IE 661
Man-Machine Systems
IE 662
Cognitive Engineering
IE 664
Advanced Ergonomics
MRKT 636
Design and Development of High Technology Products
Security and Network Management
IS 680
Information Systems Auditing
IS 681
Computer Security Auditing
IS 682
Forensic Auditing for Computing Security
CS 608
Cryptography and Security
CS 645
Security and Privacy in Computer Systems
CS 646
Network Protocols Security
CS 647
Counter Hacking Techniques
CS 651
Data Communications
CS 652
Cognitive Cloud Networking - Architectures and Applications
CS 656
Internet and Higher-Layer Protocols
CS 708
Advanced Data Security and Privacy
CS 755
Security and Privacy in Wireless Networks
CS 756
Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
IT 620
Wireless Networks Security and Administration
IT 640
Network Services Administration
IT 696
Network Management and Security
Systems Analysis and Design
IS 664
Customer Discovery
IS 676
Requirement Engineering
IS 685
Enterprise Architecture and Integration
CS 673
Software Design and Production Methodology
CS 683
Software Project Management
CS 684
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
CS 685
Software Architecture
EM 636
Project Management
EM 637
Project Control
MRKT 636
Design and Development of High Technology Products
Web Systems
IS 634
Information Retrieval
IS 664
Customer Discovery
IS 688
Web Mining
IS 690
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 Credits30
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.  
MS IS Core Course Requirements21
IS 601Python for Web API Development3
IS 663System Analysis and Design3
IS 631Enterprise Database Management3
IS 661User Experience Design3
IS 665Data Analytics for Info System3
IS 684Business Process Innovation3
Select one of the following Analytics courses:3
IS 634
Information Retrieval
IS 688
Web Mining
DS 650Data Visualization and Interpretation3
MGMT 630Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling3
MGMT 635Data Mining and Analysis3
IS Experiential Aspect0-6 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 700BMaster's Project3
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 590Graduate Co-op Work Experience I1
Information System Electives0-6 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.
IS 634
Information Retrieval
IS 664
Customer Discovery
IS 676
Requirement Engineering
IS 677
Information System Principles
IS 678
IT Service Management
IS 680
Information Systems Auditing
IS 681
Computer Security Auditing
IS 682
Forensic Auditing for Computing Security
IS 685
Enterprise Architecture and Integration
IS 686
Pervasive Computing: An HCI Perspective
IS 688
Web Mining
IS 735
Social Media
Management Electives3-9 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.
ACCT 615
Management Accounting
EM 636
Project Management
FIN 600
Corporate Finance I
HRM 601
Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations
MIS 648
Decision Support Systems for Managers
MIS 680
Management Science
MGMT 620
Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
MGMT 630
Decision Analysis with Quantitative Modeling
MGMT 641
Global Project Management
MGMT 650
Knowledge Management
MGMT 682
Business Research Methods I
MGMT 685
Operations Research and Decision Making
MGMT 688
Internet Law and Policy Issues
MGMT 691
Legal and Ethical Issues in a Digital World
MGMT 710
Forecasting Methods for Business Decisions
MRKT 620
Global Marketing Management
MRKT 636
Design and Development of High Technology Products
MRKT 645
Digital Marketing Strategy
MGMT 635
Data Mining and Analysis