COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The Master's in Information Systems program design is based on a competency model. The student progresses through several tiers of courses acquiring more complex skills and knowledge. The following outlines the various course tiers.

Fundamentals Courses:
(May be waived based on experience and is determined during the admissions review process)

These courses are required modules for students starting the program in Summer 2002 or later.

• IS 605 Introduction to Information Systems I (2 credits)
• IS 606 Introduction to Information Systems II (2 credits)

Core Courses:
(All four are required of all students)

• IS 631 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
• IS 632 Networks (3 credits)
• IS 633 Database Management Systems (3 credits)
• IS 634 Structured Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)

Advanced Courses:
(All students must complete a total of six advanced courses)

• IS 667 Interaction Design (3 credits)
• IS 668 Enterprise-Wide Computing (3 credits)
• IS 669 Project Management Operations (3 credits)
• IS 670 Health Informatics (3 credits)
• IS 671 Electronic Commerce (3 credits)
• IS 672 Computer and Network Security (3 credits)
• IS 699 Capstone Project (3 credits)

Special Topics Courses:

• (Offered periodically. Check here for updates.)