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 based on industry trends and faculty availability)

  • IS 670  Machine Learning for Business Analytics
  • IS 671 Responsible Artificial Intelligence 
  • IS 675 Deep Learning for Business 
  • IS 665 Cybersecurity Analytics
  • IS 635  Technology-based Start-up: Applications of AI and Blockchain
  • IS 656  Information Systems Security and Assurance
  • IS 660 Cyber Security Risk Management for Business
  • IS 657  Wireless Systems and Mobile Applications

Cumulating Experience - Required (3 units)

  • IS 699  Information Systems Capstone Course

 

*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

Take these 2 courses:
IS 680 Database Management Systems
IS 685  Systems Analysis and Design 
 
Take 1 of the following courses:
IS 670 Machine Learning for Business Analytics
IS 656  Information Systems Security and Assurance
 

FALL YEAR 2

Take this course:
IS 699 Information Systems Project 
 
Take 2 of the following courses:
IS 665 Cybersecurity Analytics
IS 671 Responsible Artificial Intelligence 
IS 675 Deep Learning for Business 

SPRING YEAR 2

IS 635 Technology and Start-ups: Applications of AI and Blockchain

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

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