| DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
| Chair: Dr. Azene Zenebe |
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DEGREE OFFERED
Master of Science in Information Systems and Science (INSS)
Master of Science in Information Systems and Science (INSS) with
Information Assurance Concentration
Information System Analyst Graduate Certificate
Public Health Informatics (PHIS) Graduate Certificate
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Graduate Program Coordinator:
Dr. Hamdan Alabsi
Room 3326, Center for Business and Graduate Studies
The Master of Science in Information Systems and Science (INSS) 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 30 semester credit hours, offers three tracks: Data Analytics, Health Informatics and Enterprise Information Systems; and one concentration: Information Assurance. For the tracks, the program requires eighteen (18) credit hours of Core courses, six (6) credit hours of practicum or research courses, and six (6) credit hours of elective courses. The Information Assurance concentration requires eighteen (18) credit hours of Core Courses, and twelve (12) credit hours of concentration courses: 6 credit hours concentration core and six (6) credit hours of practicum or research.
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 400 - Introduction to Information Systems
· INSS 405 - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
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 MSINSS program. GRE or GMAT is not required for admission.
Transfer credits
Up to six (6) credits may be transferred.
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