Program Overview
The flexible program, offered both online and on-campus, focuses on software development, analytics, evidence-based decision making, and leadership, preparing graduates to lead and manage information technology departments in large organizations.
Program Outline
The program focuses on software development, analytics, evidence-based decision making, ethics, and leadership.
Objectives:
The program aims to develop graduates who can:
- Apply program-specific knowledge to address practical problems using an ethical, evidence-based framework.
- Utilize argumentation skills appropriate for a given problem or context.
Program Description:
The MSIS program is a 33-credit master's degree offered in a flexible format, with multiple start terms in the fall and spring. It is available in both 100% online and on-campus versions. The online program is designed for working professionals, with courses delivered in eight-week terms. The program emphasizes a blend of technology and human/organizational structures, fostering knowledge discovery, management, and dissemination of industry-critical knowledge. Students benefit from a diverse peer network and learn from experienced faculty who are leading experts in their fields.
Teaching:
- Faculty: The program features exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to student success.
- Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, group projects, and case studies.
Careers:
The MSIS program prepares graduates for high-level jobs in technology, including:
- Leading information technology departments in large companies
Other:
- The program offers the opportunity to earn a graduate certificate that complements a master's degree, often without taking additional credits.
- Students can tailor the program to their specific interests.
- The program is part of the School for Professional Studies, providing a flexible option for data-driven professionals to meet their career goals.
- The program fosters a community of academics and practitioners from a wide range of subjects and professional backgrounds.
Tuition Per Program Tuition Total Program Cost On-Ground MS Analytics, MS Cybersecurity, MS Information Systems, Master of Professional Studies, MS Project Management $42,000 Tuition Per Credit Tuition Cost Per Credit Online Graduate Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates $790 Additional charges may apply.
