MS in Information Systems

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The Master of Science in Information Systems program combines emphasis on technical and managerial expertise including IT project management, enterprise system implementation, systems analysis & design, IT organizational management, IT consulting, database administration, and internet applications

MS in Information Systems 2008

The MS in Information Systems focuses on the planning, development and management of information systems that enable organizations to gain strategic and tactical competitive advantage.

Today organizations expect IS professionals to be familiar with a variety of information technology solutions as well as business disciplines. This program helps students attain multiple competencies as IS professionals when information technology solutions are constantly evolving.

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Competency Modules

Several modules are available to allow students to focus in-depth on a variety of information systems competency areas.

With 19 Competency Modules available, students can choose those that best meet their current and future career plans. Students can gain expertise in managing technology while enhancing specific technical skills:

Application Development
Database Design I
Database Design II
Data Mining & Analytics
e-Business Systems
Enterprise Systems Integration
HCI Methods
IT Architecture Design
IT Project Management I
IT Project Management II
IT Planning and Global Strategies
IT Regulatory Compliance
Internet Application Development
Information Assurance & Security Design
Knowledge Management
Legal & Social Issues
Network Design
Wireless/Mobile Applications

What Students Learn From This Program

Foundational systems design skills
IT project management knowledge and skills
Data-driven technologies such as data mining, supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM)
Enterprise systems management
Advanced systems architecture and design skills

Grade and GPA Requirements

Grades: Students must received a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and a C- or better in all other courses.

GPA: Students must maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher with pursuing their degree. Students will not be approved for graduation with less than a 2.50 GPA. Students with a GPA of 3.90 or higher will graduate with distinction.

Program Requirements 2008

To view Graduate Program Requirements for previous years click here.

The program follows a four-phase sequence, with each phase preparing the student for the subsequent phase. The master's degree program consists of:

Prerequisite Phase
Foundation Phase
Advanced Phase
Capstone Course
Competency/Course Cross List

Masters in Information Systems

Master of Science in Information Systems 2008

Prerequisite Phase

The courses in the Prerequisite Phase are:

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	CSC 211 Programming in Java I Self Placement Test
√	√	and CSC 212 Programming in Java II
√	√	or CSC 224 Java for Programmers Self Placement Test
√	√	or CSC 396 Programming in Java I and II
√	√	IT 215 Analysis and Design Techniques Self Placement Test
√	√	ECT 310 Internet Application Development

CSC 224 is equivalent to both CSC 211 and CSC 212. Only students with experience in programming languages should take CSC 224. By taking these courses and receiving a grade of a B- or better in each, the student will have completed the requirements of the Prerequisite Phase. All or part of the Prerequisite Phase may be waived if a student has the equivalent academic background. Alternatively, students with practical experience may complete a Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) to show competency in a prerequisite. All students are blocked from enrolling in Foundation Knowledge Phase courses prior to completing their prerequisites. The student must submit an online Change of Status request when the Prerequisite Phase is completed to inform the Student Services offices that the block can be removed. The online request must be submitted two weeks before the student intends to register for graduate level classes. The student will then be considered a fully admitted student, and may pass to the Graduate Phase of the program. Students may submit the Change of Status request by logging in to MyCTI.

Foundation Phase

Fully admitted students in the Foundation Knowledge phase may register for a maximum of four Advanced phase courses. The Foundation Knowledge phase courses for the MS in Information Systems are:

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	IS 425 Enterprise Information
√	√	CSC 451 Database Design
√	√	ECT 425 Technical Fundamentals of Distributed Information Systems
√	√	SE 430 Object Oriented Modeling

Advanced Phase (8 elective courses, at least three are 500-level courses)

The advanced phase is designed to meet a student’s career goals in Information Systems. With numerous predefined competency modules, a student can gain expertise in more than one area. There are two choices open to a student:

The student may attain two or more competencies, by taking at least four courses listed under each competency module. Because some courses, such as IS 556 (enterprise project management), are shared by several modules, it is possible to attain more than two competencies. A student should pick competencies based on their career goals and preferences. For example, a student can pick Application Development and Project Management I for a career as project manager, can pick Project Management I and Project Management II for a Project Management Office executive, or can pick E-Business Systems and Enterprise Systems Integration for a career as a web enterprise systems integrator.
If a competency does not exist that meets a student’s career plans, a student can also design a personal breadth competency consisting of a maximum of 8 courses with advisor approval.

Capstone Course (Required)

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		IS 577 Information Systems Capstone

Information System Modules

IT Management Oriented [mn]

mn1. IT Project Management I
mn2. IT Project Management II
mn3. IT Planning and Global Strategies
mn4. Legal & Social Issues
mn5. IT Regulatory Compliance

Internet Oriented [in]

in1. Internet Application Development
in2. Wireless/Mobile Applications

Design/Development Oriented [dd]

dd1. Application Development
dd2. Software Engineering
dd3. e-Business Systems
dd4. HCI Methods
dd5. Enterprise Systems Integration

Data Oriented [do]

do1. Database Design I
do2. Database Design II
do3. Data Mining & Analytics
do4. Knowledge Management

Infrastructure Oriented [if]

if1. Network Design
if2. Information Assurance & Security Design
if3. IT Architecture Design

IT Management Oriented [mn]

mn1. IT Project Management I

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		IS 483 Information Services and Operations
√	√	IS 440 Collaborative Technologies for Leading Projects
√	√	IS 535 Information Technology Investment Financial Analysis
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
√	√	IS 560 Enterprise Systems
		IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation.
√	√	SE 433 Software Testing
		SE 468 Software Measurement/Project Estimation
√	√	IS 430 Fundamentals of IT Project Management
√	√	or SE 477 Software and Systems Project Management
√	√	ACC 500 Financial Accounting Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
√	√	MGT 500 Managing for Effective and Ethical Organizational Behavior Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

mn2. IT Project Management II

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		ECT 556 Enterprise Architecture and Design
√	√	ECT 589 E-Commerce Technology Capstone
√	√	IS 511 Social Issues of Computing
√	√	IS 533 Enterprise Security Infrastructure Controls and Regulatory Compliance
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
		IS 565 IT Outsourcing
		IS 578 Information Technology Consulting
		SE 529 Software Risk Management
		MGT 562 Resolving Conflict in Organizations Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
√		MGT 563 Negotiation Skills Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

mn3. IT Planning and Global Strategies

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		ECT 556 Enterprise Architecture and Design
		ECT 565 Mobile Enterprise
√	√	ECT 589 E-Commerce Technology Capstone
		IS 483 Information Services and Operations
√	√	IS 440 Collaborative Technologies for Leading Projects
√	√	IS 535 Information Technology Investment Financial Analysis
		IS 540 Global Information Technology
√	√	IS 560 Enterprise Systems
		IS 577 Information Systems Capstone
√		IT 599 Topics in Global Information Technology
√	√	ACC 500 Financial Accounting Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
		MGT 501 Strategic Supply Chain Management Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

mn4. Legal & Social Issues

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		ECT 585 Legal Aspects of E-Commerce
√	√	IS 433 Information Security Management
		IS 482 Legal Aspects of Information Technology
√	√	IS 511 Social Issues of Computing
		IS 565 IT Outsourcing
		IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation.
√		IT 599 Topics in Global Information Technology
		TDC 569 Telecommunication Regulation, Policy,law and Standards

mn5. IT Regulatory Compliance

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	CNS 477 Legal Issues in Information Assurance
√	√	IS 433 Information Security Management
√	√	IS 505 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
√	√	IS 533 Enterprise Security Infrastructure Controls and Regulatory Compliance
√	√	IS 535 Information Technology Investment Financial Analysis
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
√	√	IS 560 Enterprise Systems

Internet Oriented [in]

in1. Internet Application Development

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	ECT 455 E-Commerce Web Site Engineering
		ECT 556 Enterprise Architecture and Design
		ECT 557 Peer-To-peer Technology
		ECT 583 Advanced Scripting Technologies
		ECT 588 E-Marketplace Technology
		ECT 590 E-Business Technology Practicum
√	√	HCI 440 Usability Engineering
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
√	√	SE 560 Structured Document Interchange and Processing

in2. Wireless/Mobile Applications

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	ECT 455 E-Commerce Web Site Engineering
		ECT 565 Mobile Enterprise
		ECT 587 Mobile Commerce Technology
√	√	HCI 440 Usability Engineering
		HCI 530 Usability Issues for Handheld Devices
√	√	SE 540 Software Development for Mobile and Wireless Systems

Design/Development Oriented [dd]

dd1. Application Development

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	ECT 455 E-Commerce Web Site Engineering
		ECT 557 Peer-To-peer Technology
		ECT 565 Mobile Enterprise
		ECT 583 Advanced Scripting Technologies
		ECT 587 Mobile Commerce Technology
√	√	HCI 440 Usability Engineering
		IS 565 IT Outsourcing
		IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation.
√	√	SE 433 Software Testing
√	√	SE 470 Software Development Processes
		SE 482 Requirements Engineering
√	√	SE 560 Structured Document Interchange and Processing

dd2. Software Engineering

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		ECT 556 Enterprise Architecture and Design
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
√	√	SE 425 Principles and Practices of Software Engineering
√	√	SE 450 Object-Oriented Software Development
√	√	SE 452 Object-Oriented Enterprise Computing
√	√	SE 470 Software Development Processes
		SE 480 Software Architecture
		SE 482 Requirements Engineering
		SE 529 Software Risk Management
		SE 550 Distributed Software Development

dd3.e-Business Systems

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	ECT 455 E-Commerce Web Site Engineering
		ECT 480 Intranets and Portals
		ECT 481 Internet Supply Chain Management
		ECT 557 Peer-To-peer Technology
√	√	ECT 582 Secure Electronic Commerce
		ECT 583 Advanced Scripting Technologies
		ECT 587 Mobile Commerce Technology
√	√	ECT 589 E-Commerce Technology Capstone
		ECT 590 E-Business Technology Practicum
√	√	IS 535 Information Technology Investment Financial Analysis
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
√	√	IS 560 Enterprise Systems
		IS 565 IT Outsourcing
		IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation.
		MGT 501 Strategic Supply Chain Management Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
√	√	MKT 555 Decisions in Marketing Management Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

dd4. HCI Methods

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		ECT 557 Peer-To-peer Technology
		ECT 587 Mobile Commerce Technology
		HCI 430 Prototyping and Implementation
√	√	HCI 440 Usability Engineering
		HCI 445 Inquiry Methods and Use Analysis
√	√	HCI 450 Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction
		HCI 454 Interaction Design
√	√	HCI 460 Usability Evaluation Methods
		IS 421 Information Systems Analysis

dd5. Enterprise Systems Integration

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		ECT 480 Intranets and Portals
		ECT 481 Internet Supply Chain Management
		ECT 556 Enterprise Architecture and Design
		ECT 565 Mobile Enterprise
		ECT 584 Web Data Mining for Business Intelligence
		ECT 586 Customer Relationship Management Technologies
√	√	IS 535 Information Technology Investment Financial Analysis
√	√	IS 549 Data Warehousing and Data Mining
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
√	√	IS 560 Enterprise Systems
		MGT 501 Strategic Supply Chain Management Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

Data Oriented [do]

do1. Database Design I

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		CSC 449 Database Technologies
√	√	CSC 451 Database Design
√	√	CSC 452 Database Programming
		CSC 454 Database Administration and Management
√	√	IS 549 Data Warehousing and Data Mining

do2. Database Design II

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		CSC 543 Spatial Databases and Geographic Information Systems
		CSC 550 Object-Oriented Databases
		CSC 551 Distributed Database Systems
		CSC 553 Advanced Database Concepts
√	√	IS 549 Data Warehousing and Data Mining
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management

do3. Data Mining & Analytics

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	CSC 423 Data Analysis and Regression
		ECT 480 Intranets and Portals
		ECT 584 Web Data Mining for Business Intelligence
		ECT 586 Customer Relationship Management Technologies
√	√	IS 549 Data Warehousing and Data Mining
		IS 567 Knowledge Discovery Technologies
		IS 574 Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems
√	√	MKT 555 Decisions in Marketing Management Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

do4. Knowledge Management

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		CSC 480 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
		ECT 480 Intranets and Portals
		IS 456 Knowledge Management Systems
√	√	IS 440 Collaborative Technologies for Leading Projects
		IS 574 Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems
		IS 575 Intelligent Information Retrieval

Infrastructure Oriented [if]

if1. Network Design

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		ECT 557 Peer-To-peer Technology
		ECT 587 Mobile Commerce Technology
√	√	TDC 460 Foundations of Communications Systems
√	√	TDC 463 Computer Networks and Data Systems
√	√	TDC 511 Telecommunications Practicum
√	√	TDC 564 Local Area Networks
		TDC 567 Telecommunication Systems Design and Management

if2. Information Assurance & Security Design

Offered Fall
In class	Online
√	√	CNS 477 Legal Issues in Information Assurance
√	√	CNS 594 Computer Information and Network Security Capstone
√	√	ECT 582 Secure Electronic Commerce
√	√	IS 433 Information Security Management
√	√	IS 505 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
√	√	IS 511 Social Issues of Computing
√	√	IS 533 Enterprise Security Infrastructure Controls and Regulatory Compliance
		SE 473 Security Architecture I
		SE 529 Software Risk Management
√	√	TDC 477 Network Security
√	√	TDC 463 Computer Networks and Data Systems

if3. IT Architecture Design

Offered Fall
In class	Online
		CSC 551 Distributed Database Systems
		DS 520 System Design and Implementation with Distributed Object Frameworks
		ECT 556 Enterprise Architecture and Design
		ECT 565 Mobile Enterprise
		ECT 590 E-Business Technology Practicum
√	√	IS 535 Information Technology Investment Financial Analysis
√	√	IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
√	√	SE 450 Object-Oriented Software Development
		SE 473 Security Architecture I
		SE 480 Software Architecture
√	√	SE 554 Enterprise Component Architecture
√	√	TDC 463 Computer Networks and Data Systems
		TDC 567 Telecommunication Systems Design and Management

Advanced Elective Restrictions

Elective courses are in the range of 420-699 and must be from the school of CTI. Credit for courses taken outside of the school will only be given if approved by a faculty advisor. Courses suggested for any Prerequisite Phase in any concentration do not count for elective credit. Any course required for the student’s concentration but taken as part of the requirements of another degree earned by the student may be used to satisfy a competency, but cannot be used to satisfy the 8 elective course requirement.

All courses in degree

ACC 500 Financial Accounting
CNS 477 Legal Issues in Information Assurance
CNS 594 Computer Information and Network Security Capstone
CSC 211 Programming in Java I
CSC 212 Programming in Java II
CSC 224 Java for Programmers
CSC 396 Programming in Java I and II
CSC 423 Data Analysis and Regression
CSC 449 Database Technologies
CSC 451 Database Design
CSC 452 Database Programming
CSC 454 Database Administration and Management
CSC 480 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
CSC 543 Spatial Databases and Geographic Information Systems
CSC 550 Object-Oriented Databases
CSC 551 Distributed Database Systems
CSC 553 Advanced Database Concepts
DS 520 System Design and Implementation with Distributed Object Frameworks
ECT 310 Internet Application Development
ECT 425 Technical Fundamentals of Distributed Information Systems
ECT 455 E-Commerce Web Site Engineering
ECT 480 Intranets and Portals
ECT 481 Internet Supply Chain Management
ECT 556 Enterprise Architecture and Design
ECT 557 Peer-To-peer Technology
ECT 565 Mobile Enterprise
ECT 582 Secure Electronic Commerce
ECT 583 Advanced Scripting Technologies
ECT 584 Web Data Mining for Business Intelligence
ECT 585 Legal Aspects of E-Commerce
ECT 586 Customer Relationship Management Technologies
ECT 587 Mobile Commerce Technology
ECT 588 E-Marketplace Technology
ECT 589 E-Commerce Technology Capstone
ECT 590 E-Business Technology Practicum
HCI 430 Prototyping and Implementation
HCI 440 Usability Engineering
HCI 445 Inquiry Methods and Use Analysis
HCI 450 Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction
HCI 454 Interaction Design
HCI 460 Usability Evaluation Methods
HCI 530 Usability Issues for Handheld Devices
IS 421 Information Systems Analysis
IS 425 Enterprise Information
IS 430 Fundamentals of IT Project Management
IS 433 Information Security Management
IS 440 Collaborative Technologies for Leading Projects
IS 456 Knowledge Management Systems
IS 482 Legal Aspects of Information Technology
IS 483 Information Services and Operations
IS 505 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
IS 511 Social Issues of Computing
IS 533 Enterprise Security Infrastructure Controls and Regulatory Compliance
IS 535 Information Technology Investment Financial Analysis
IS 540 Global Information Technology
IS 549 Data Warehousing and Data Mining
IS 556 Enterprise Project Management
IS 560 Enterprise Systems
IS 565 IT Outsourcing
IS 567 Knowledge Discovery Technologies
IS 570 Enterprise System Implementation.
IS 574 Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems
IS 575 Intelligent Information Retrieval
IS 577 Information Systems Capstone
IS 578 Information Technology Consulting
IT 215 Analysis and Design Techniques
IT 599 Topics in Global Information Technology
MGT 500 Managing for Effective and Ethical Organizational Behavior
MGT 501 Strategic Supply Chain Management
MGT 562 Resolving Conflict in Organizations
MGT 563 Negotiation Skills
MKT 555 Decisions in Marketing Management
SE 425 Principles and Practices of Software Engineering
SE 430 Object Oriented Modeling
SE 433 Software Testing
SE 450 Object-Oriented Software Development
SE 452 Object-Oriented Enterprise Computing
SE 468 Software Measurement/Project Estimation
SE 470 Software Development Processes
SE 473 Security Architecture I
SE 477 Software and Systems Project Management
SE 480 Software Architecture
SE 482 Requirements Engineering
SE 529 Software Risk Management
SE 540 Software Development for Mobile and Wireless Systems
SE 550 Distributed Software Development
SE 554 Enterprise Component Architecture
SE 560 Structured Document Interchange and Processing
TDC 460 Foundations of Communications Systems
TDC 463 Computer Networks and Data Systems
TDC 477 Network Security
TDC 511 Telecommunications Practicum
TDC 564 Local Area Networks
TDC 567 Telecommunication Systems Design and Management
TDC 569 Telecommunication Regulation, Policy,law and Standards

Career Options:

The sophistication of IT has resulted in a broad spectrum of IT domains. An e-commerce IT professional may tackle not only web programming issues but also backend syst