MSIS Curriculum

Curriculum

The program consists of a 30-unit, cohort based, and lock-step sequence of courses covering three core components. 

See the  Current university catalog for the class description

Required (15 units, 5 courses)

  • IS 610  Business Data Analysis
  • IS 640  Programming for Business Analytics
  • IS 680  Database Management Systems
  • IS 685  System Analysis and Design
  • IS 602  Management of Information Systems

Advanced Study Courses (12 units, 4 courses from the following list)

  • IS 670  Machine Learning for Business Analytics
  • IS 675 Deep Learning for Business 
  • IS 620  Spreadsheet Modeling
  • IS 635  Technology-based Start-up: Developing and Sustaining a Business Model
  • IS 656  Information Systems Security and Assurance
  • IS665 Cybersecurity Analytics
  • IS660 Cyber Security Risk Management for Business
  • IS 645  Internet Applications
  • IS 657  Wireless Systems and Mobile Applications
  • IS 684  e-Business: Applications and Management

Cumulating Experience - Required (3 units)

  • IS 699  Information Systems Capstone Course

Sample Schedule

 

*This is a tentative schedule. Curriculum changes will be made. 

FALL YEAR 1

IS 602 Management of Information Systems
IS 610 Business Data Analysis
IS 640 Programing for Business Analytics
 

SPRING YEAR 1

IS 670 Machine Learning for Business Analytics
IS 680 Database Management Systems
IS 685  Systems Analysis and Design 

 

FALL YEAR 2

IS 665 Cybersecurity Analytics
IS 675 Deep Learning for Business 
IS 699 Information Systems Project 

 

SPRING YEAR 2

IS 635 Technology and Start-ups: Developing and Sustaining a Business Model

*Students are not eligible for Financial Aid in their final semester 

Financial Aid