Information Systems and Sciences, MS

Graduate Program Coordinator: 

Dr. Andrew Mangle. amangle@bowiestate.edu

 

Room 3318, Center for Business and Graduate Studies

 

The Master of Science in Information Systems and Sciences program is designed to prepare students for careers in the analysis, design, implementation, and management of information systems and information technology (IT). The program, which consists of 36 semester credit hours, offers three tracks: Data Analytics, Information Systems Security, and Enterprise Information Systems; and one concentration: Information Assurance. For the first three tracks, the program requires eighteen (18) credit hours of Core courses, six (6) credit hours of practicum or research courses, and twelve (12) credit hours of elective courses. The Information Assurance concentration requires eighteen (18) credit hours of Core Courses, and eighteen (18) credit hours of concentration courses: 15 credit hours core including six (6) credit hours of practicum or research, and 3 credit hour elective courses.

 

Program Goals

The program goal is to produce information systems (IS) professionals, who will be able to:

• Prepare requirement specifications with both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Design solutions by developing data, process, and object models, architectures and integrating information technologies.
• Design, develop and maintain a data management solution for businesses.
• Design and develop data and analytics applications and products.
• Provide consulting in the applications of latest data analytics, communication, enterprise and e-commerce technologies.
• Lead digital strategy and innovation as well as pursue entrepreneurial opportunities using advanced and emerging information technologies. 
• Manage IS projects and IS units in organizations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for security and privacy of data and information.
• Consult in the field of information systems and cybersecurity for government and industries.

   

  Admission Requirements

  Applicants must submit evidence of completion of a baccalaureate from an accredited institution, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and satisfy other general admission requirements established by the Graduate School. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume, and a one-page summary of interest in information/technology/information systems and their applications.

  The undergraduate degree coursework should include College Algebra, Statistics or Quantitative Methods, a Programming Language, Business and Management, and Computer Applications.  Applicants who do not meet the prerequisite conditions may be granted conditional admission and may be required to complete some or all of the following foundation courses:

• MGMT 241 - Principles of Management or equivalent
• ECON 351 - Business Statistics or equivalent
• INSS 500 - Introduction to Information Systems
• INSS 505 - Object Oriented Programming or equivalent

  Students who have some work experience and certifications in a related field, but do not have the requisite academic background may qualify for admission to the program. GRE or GMAT is not required for admission.
   

Transfer credits

Up to six (6) credits may be transferred.
 

Program of Study 
 

Each student is required to complete a Program of Study form in consultation with his/her advisor, during the first semester of enrollment. The program of study designates the student’s concentration/track selection and is required for advancement to candidacy. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss with their assigned Academic Advisor or the Program Coordinator for advisement concerning a program of study. 

 

Advancement to Candidacy

Students are advanced to candidacy upon completion of the core coursework required for the program with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25. It is the responsibility of the student to apply for advancement to candidacy.