Information Systems, MS, Exclusively Online

Location(s): Exclusively Online Program

The Master of Science in Information Systems degree (MS IS) is offered in the exclusively online format. The MS IS prepares students for careers in information technology, spanning from the utilization of sophisticated AI and ML tools for data gathering and analysis, to the design, configuration, and deployment of information systems. Management of teams tasked with work of this nature is also within the scope of the program.

This program offers optional tracks in Applied Data Science and Cybersecurity.

Admission Requirements

Eligible holders of a baccalaureate degree who have adequate programming skills in at least one programming language are invited to apply for admission to the MS IS program in the exclusively online format.
The Exclusively Online option must be chosen at the time of application to the program.
All policies and procedures regarding Exclusively Online Programs, including information on international student eligibility, may be found within the University’s Exclusively Online Programs webpage.

Program Requirements

MS in Information Systems, Exclusively Online

Core Courses (9 credits)

Complete the following three required courses (total of nine credits):

INFO Z501 - Inf Sys I Python & Data Mining
INFO Z502 - Inf Sys II Mgmt of Systems
INFO Z532 - Database Systems

Elective Courses (21 credits)

Complete a total of 21 credits (seven elective courses) chosen from the following list:

INFO Z505 - Software Project Mgmt
INFO Z533 - Web Based Inf Retrieval&Search
INFO Z535 - Applied Data Mining
INFO Z536 - Applied Machine Learning
INFO Z537 - Tools for Data Science
INFO Z541X - Mob. Appl. for Social Networks
INFO Z542 - Obj Orien Design w/ Design Pat
INFO Z544X - Web-Based Programming
INFO Z554 - Data Analytics for Security
INFO Z558X - Web and Database Security
INFO Z559 - Information Systems Security
INFO Z561X - LLM: Foundations&Applications
INFO Z562X - AI-Driven Decision Support Sys
CS Z515 - Social Media Data Sci Pipeline
CS Z527 - Mobile Systems Security
CS Z558 - Intro to Computer Security
CS Z580, CS Z581, and CS Z680 Special Topics courses - Certain approved CS topics courses in an area such as Natural Language Processing.

Termination Project (1 credit)

Complete the INFO Z595 Termination Project course.

INFO Z595 - Termination Project

MS in Information Systems, Exclusively Online with Applied Data Science Track

To meet the requirements to complete the applied data science track in the MS in Information Systems, Exclusively Online, students must complete the following courses within their 21 credits of electives:

Two required applied data science courses:

INFO Z535 - Applied Data Mining
INFO Z536 - Applied Machine Learning

Two applied data science electives chosen from the following list:

INFO Z505 - Software Project Mgmt
INFO Z533 - Web Based Inf Retrieval&Search
INFO Z537 - Tools for Data Science
INFO Z554 - Data Analytics for Security
INFO Z558X - Web and Database Security
INFO Z559 - Information Systems Security
INFO Z561X - LLM: Foundations&Applications
CS Z515 - Social Media Data Sci Pipeline
CS Z580, CS Z581, and CS Z680 Special Topics courses - Certain approved CS topics courses in an area such as Natural Language Processing.

MS in Information Systems, Exclusively Online with Cybersecurity Track

To meet the requirements to complete the cybersecurity track in the MS in Information Systems, Exclusively Online, students must complete the following courses within their 21 credits of electives:

Two required cybersecurity courses:

INFO Z558X - Web and Database Security
INFO Z559 - Information Systems Security

Two cybersecurity electives chosen from the following list:

INFO Z505 - Software Project Mgmt
INFO Z541X - Mob. Appl. for Social Networks
INFO Z554 - Data Analytics for Security
CS Z527 - Mobile Systems Security
CS Z558 - Intro to Computer Security
CS Z580, CS Z581 and CS Z680 Special Topics courses - Certain approved CS topics courses in security-related areas.

Additional Information about the Program

For more information on the Information Systems, MS, Exclusively Online program, please refer to the Computer Science Graduate Programs website. To apply to the Information Systems, MS, Exclusively Online program, please visit the University Graduate Admissions website.