M.S. in Information Systems, Management Track, Thesis Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Requirements (13.5 credits) 1 | ||
| CS-501A | Computer Programming Essentials | 3 |
| BM-517 | Introduction to Management | 1.5 |
| SE-505 | Principles of Software Engineering | 1.5 |
| SE-511 | Object-Oriented Analysis | 1.5 |
| BA-513 | Financial Accounting | 1.5 |
| BA-514 | Managerial Accounting | 1.5 |
| BE-511 | Microeconomics | 1.5 |
| BE-512 | Macroeconomics | 1.5 |
| Program Requirements (30 credits) | ||
| MIS-623 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MIS-565 | Software System Requirement | 3 |
| MIS-525 | Information System Architecture | 3 |
| SE-603 | MOST Implementation | 3 |
| MIS-550 | Software Project Management | 3 |
| MIS-551 | Software Organization Management | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Foundations of Marketing Management | ||
| Legal Environment of Business | ||
| Human Resource and Organizational Development | ||
| Fundamentals of Computer Security and Cryptography | ||
| Security of E-Systems and Networks | ||
| Technology Assessment | ||
| Usability Engineering/Human-Computer Interaction | ||
| Networks | ||
| Software Verification, Validation and Maintenance | ||
| MIS-691 | Management Information System Thesis I | 3 |
| MIS-692 | Management Information System Thesis II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 43.5 | |
| 1 | Up to 13.5 credits may be waived upon evaluation of prior academic preparation |
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the major. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, information science, or business administration or majored in a field that requires a substantial component of software development and/or business administration.
- Applicants to the Technology track must have completed courses equivalent to Program Development I and II, Introduction to Management, Principles of Software Engineering, and Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Applicants to the Management track must have completed courses equivalent to Program Development I, Introduction to Management, Principles of Software Engineering, Financial Accounting, and Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
- Applicants who have not completed one or more of these courses will be evaluated on a case by case basis. They may be required to complete foundation courses.