Degree Requirements

MSIS Core Courses – 18 Credits
  • IS 6410 Systems Analysis & Design (3)
  • IS 6420 Database Theory & Design (3)
  • IS 6495 Python (3)
  • IS 6640 Networking & Servers (3)
  • IS 6570 Cybersecurity Management (3)
  • Capstone Project (3 credits, taken over 3 semesters)

Students who are new to information systems will benefit from gaining an introductory background to IS before starting the program. 

*There are many free and inexpensive courses that will meet this need.  This Free online CLEP Information Systems course offered by Modern States Education Alliance is one option.

MSIS Electives by Area of Focus – 12 Credits

Students choose 12 credit hours from the lists below. Students are not required to choose an area of focus and have the option to choose courses from any concentration to meet the elective requirements.

Business Intelligence & Analytics

  • IS 6480 Data Warehousing (3) (Prerequisite: IS 6420)
  • IS 6481 Business Intelligence & Analytics (3)
  • IS 6482 Introduction to Data Mining (3)
  • IS 6489 Statistics & Predictive Analytics (3) (Prerequisite: IS 6487)
  • IS 6491 Data Visualization (1.5)
  • IS 6493 Data Science & Big Data (3) (Prerequisite: IS 6489)
  • IS 6850 Advanced SQL (1.5) (Prerequisite: IS 6420)
  • MKTG 6487 Introduction to Business Analytics (1.5)
  • OSC 6040 Data Analysis & Decision Making I (1.5)

Software and Systems Architecture

  • IS 6465 Web-Based Applications (3)
  • IS 6471 Emerging Web Technologies & Strategies (3)
  • IS 6491 Data Visualization (1.5)
  • IS 6641 Cloud Computing (3)
  • OSC 6500 Visual Analytics for Business I (1.5)
  • OSC 6510 Visual Analytics for Business II (1.5)

Product and Process Management

  • IS 6850 IT Leadership & Strategy (3)
  • OSC 6425 Six Sigma for Managers (3)
  • OSC 6610 Analytical Decision Models I (1.5)
  • OSC 6611 Analytical Decision Models II (1.5)
  • OSC 6620 Supply Chain Management (1.5)
  • OSC 6660 Project Management (3)
  • OSC 6680 Product Management (3)

Cybersecurity

  • IS 6484 Advanced Data Management (3)
  • IS 6571 Digital Forensics (3)
  • IS 6572 Secure Network Operations (3) (Prerequisite: IS 6570)
  • IS 6573 Vulnerability Management (3) (Prerequisite: IS 6570)
  • IS 6574 Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance (3) (Prerequisite: IS 6570)
View Course Descriptions in University Course Catalog