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MS-Information Systems

The Master of Science in Information Systems program serves the needs of current IS professionals who wish to continue their educational path, as well as provides alternative career training for those who wish to earn a professional degree to complement their liberal arts or other non-IS education. The MS-IS is also designed for IS professionals and others who wish to strengthen their competencies, gain greater knowledge and understanding, and further their positions as leaders in the field. The program prepares graduates to become experts in information systems and their uses as a means to further the goals of the organization.

The MS-IS program is right for you if you want to:

  • Pursue an MS-IS while balancing your job, travel, or life commitments.
  • Expand your network of professional relationships.
  • Interact with a talented and experienced faculty as well as talented and experienced fellow students.

You can begin your MS-IS in September, January, or May. Courses will be offered through the COB online program. You can enter the MS-IS with any undergraduate degree.

Business Foundation Courses (choose 3 courses/9 credits)

ACC 505
OB 510
MKT 515
DS 520
OM 521
BE 530
FIN 531

Developing and Interpreting Financial Information
Organization Behavior
Marketing Management
Applied Statistical Modeling
Operations Management
Economic Analysis: Firm and Consumer
Finance Fundamentals and Value Creation


MIS Foundation Courses (3 courses/9 credits):

MIS 525
MIS 526
MIS 527

Computers and Information Systems
IT Services Management (ITSM)
Programming and Data Structures


MIS Core Courses (7 courses/21 credits):

MIS 585
MIS 575
MIS 640
MIS 641
MIS 642
MIS 643
MIS 644

Network Application Development
Information Management
Information Systems Development
Computer Networking
Information Technology Security
Information Technology Project and Change Management
Information Technology Policy and Strategy


Advanced MIS (choose 2 courses/6 credits):

MIS 645
MIS 646
MIS 647
MIS 648

Global Outsourcing of IS Activities
Human Computer Interaction and Interface Design
Advanced Programming
Information Management II


Advanced Business (choose 1 course/3 credits):

ACC 555
DS 570
OM 571
FIN 581
OB 560
HRM 561
MKT 565
BA 690
BI 500

Cost Management
Management Science
Supply Chain Management
Topics in Corporate Finance
Management Skills Development
Human Resource Management
Advanced Marketing Management
Graduate Research
Business Internship

Credits required for MS-MIS degree -- 30 – 48 hours

The Master of Science in Information Systems program consists of 30 – 48 graduate credits, including up to 6 graduate transfer credits and/or up to 33 graduate waiver credits. Regardless of waivers and/or transfer credit received, the MS-IS degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. If more than 18 credits are waived, additional MIS courses must be taken to reach the 30 credit minimum.