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Master of Science in Information Systems

Learning Objectives of the M.S.I.S. Degree
Graduates of the M.S.I.S. program are prepared to assume leadership and management positions designing, developing, and delivering innovative technological solutions to information problems in a variety of contexts. Their preparation encompasses the knowledge and abilities required to:

• Apply a systems approach to developing and delivering information systems and services:
  • Identifying clients’ information requirements
  • Analyzing the flow and structure of information in user tasks and organizational processes with the appropriate formal tools and methods
  • Matching requirements to technological opportunities and performing benefit/cost tradeoff analyses among design options
  • Designing, implementing, and integrating specified system solutions
  • Evaluating development products, including interim deliverables and
  • Developing and implementing plans for maintenance and support of operational systems
• Lead and manage teams of information professionals in the development of quality systems and services:
  • Understanding the business aspects of information systems development and application in organizations
  • Planning, controlling, staffing, and organizing to manage the processes for system development, services delivery, or system support and
  • Preparing general managers with technical information systems competencies.