M.S. Information Systems

https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/graduate/information-systems.html

OVERVIEW

The Master of Science in Information Systems program (M.S.I.S.) is designed to meet the needs of three distinct groups:

  1. Students with a baccalaureate degree in Information Systems;
  2. Students with a baccalaureate degree in another area who have information systems skills and desire to develop new career skills in Information Systems; or
  3. Students with a baccalaureate degree in another area who lack information systems skills and desire to develop new career skills in Information Systems.

Students should select an advisor and discuss the courses required for their degree early in their graduate program.

The M.S.I.S. requires completion of at least 30 (33 with thesis) hours of graduate credit. Students may choose to do a thesis as part of this degree program. The degree is offered online, face-to-face, or a combination of the preceding two formats.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively for decision making in a variety of professional contexts
  • Design holistic computing solutions to address business problems
  • Recognize the ethical challenges in the use of information systems

Entry Requirements

Students will be admitted into the MS Information Systems program by the program faculty once the following application criteria are met:

  1. Students with a bachelor’s degree in information systems or computing disciplines:
    1. Successful admission to graduate school.
  2. Students with a bachelor’s degree not in information systems or computing disciplines:
    1. Successful admission to graduate school (and)
    2. Some prerequisite knowledge may be needed.  

Master of Science in Information Systems - Accounting Information Systems and Control Program Requirements

CIS 5304Telecommunications for Managers3
CIS 5307Systems Analysis for Managers3
CIS 5311Managing Information Systems3
CIS 5316Advanced Database Management3
CIS 5351Information Technology Project Management3
CIS 5353Data Analytics and Management 13
CIS 5090Computer Information Systems Comprehensive Examination0
ACCT 5310Advanced Accounting Systems3
ACCT 5340Ethics in Accounting3
ACCT 5350Forensic Accounting3
ACCT 5360Information Technology Audit3
Total Credit Hours30
1

Designated research course for the program

Master of Science in Information Systems - Applied Data Analytics Program Requirements

CIS 5304Telecommunications for Managers3
CIS 5307Systems Analysis for Managers3
CIS 5311Managing Information Systems3
CIS 5316Advanced Database Management3
CIS 5351Information Technology Project Management3
CIS 5353Data Analytics and Management 13
CIS 5090Computer Information Systems Comprehensive Examination0
Approved graduate-level Elective3
CIS 5355Visual Analytics3
CIS 5357Applied Machine Learning 3
CIS 5356Web & Social Analytics3
Total Credit Hours30
1

Designated research course for the program

Master of Science in Information Systems - Cybersecurity Program Requirements

CIS 5304Telecommunications for Managers3
CIS 5307Systems Analysis for Managers3
CIS 5311Managing Information Systems3
CIS 5316Advanced Database Management3
CIS 5351Information Technology Project Management3
CIS 5353Data Analytics and Management 13
CIS 5370Foundations of Information Security3
CIS 5371Enterprise Cybersecurity Management3
CIS 5372Network and Systems Security3
CIS 5373Digital Forensics3
CIS 5090Computer Information Systems Comprehensive Examination0
Total Credit Hours30
1

Designated research course for the program

Master of Science - Information Systems With Thesis Program Requirements

CIS 5304Telecommunications for Managers3
CIS 5307Systems Analysis for Managers3
CIS 5311Managing Information Systems3
CIS 5316Advanced Database Management3
CIS 5351Information Technology Project Management3
CIS 5353Data Analytics and Management 13
CIS 5398Computer Information Systems Thesis6
Approved graduate-level CIS electives9
Total Credit Hours33
1

Designated research course for the program

Master of Science - Information Systems Without Thesis Program Requirements

CIS 5304Telecommunications for Managers3
CIS 5307Systems Analysis for Managers3
CIS 5311Managing Information Systems3
CIS 5316Advanced Database Management3
CIS 5351Information Technology Project Management3
CIS 5353Data Analytics and Management 13
CIS 5090Computer Information Systems Comprehensive Examination0
Approved graduate-level CIS electives12
Total Credit Hours30
1

Designated research course for the program