Area of Study Overview
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The Master of Science (MS) degree program with an area of study in Information Systems is an applications-oriented degree program that prepares learners for leadership positions in the information technology (IT) field. The 36-to-39-credit program* is offered completely online and is designed for working IT professionals interested in professional advancement and those preparing for transition into the field.
The program can be completed in less than two years on a part-time basis and without the need for students to sacrifice their professional and personal responsibilities. Online courses are delivered asynchronously, so students can access and complete their assignments on their own schedule and set their own pace.
Graduates will develop a broad, technical understanding of current and emerging technologies in the IT field, high-level knowledge of systems engineering concepts and a solid foundation in the technological basis of the internet. Graduates will also acquire a deep understanding of the current and future effects of the convergence of computer systems and telecommunications system technology.
Credit Distribution
I. Core Courses (15-18* Credits)
| MSI-5010 | Foundations of Information Technology* | 3 |
| APS-6100 | Cost Estimation and Financial Management for Engineers and Technologists | 3 |
| APS-6000 | Enhancing Performance in Technology Organizations | 3 |
| APS-5100 | Project Management for Technology | 3 |
| APS-6010 | Technology Innovation and Commercialization | 3 |
| APS-6020 | Managing People in Technology-Based Organizations | 3 |
II. Area of Study (15 Credits)
| MSI-5020 | Telecommunications and Networking | 3 |
| MSI-5030 | Object-Oriented Application Development | 3 |
| MSI-5040 | Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design | 3 |
| MSI-5050 | Principles of Database Design | 3 |
| MSI-5060 | Operating Systems | 3 |
III. Capstone (6 Credits)
| APS-7000 | Master Project in Applied Science and Technology | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 36-39
NOTE:
*Students who are not working IT professionals will be required to take MSI-5010: Foundation of Information Technology as part of the core requirements, bringing the total credits needed to earn the degree to 39. Students who are IT professionals at the time they are admitted into the program will not be required to take MSI-5010, pending a review by the dean.