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 Course:
(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 Spring 2009 or later.

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

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

Special Topics Courses:

Periodically, our faculty offer courses that cover topics addressing specific issues within information systems. These “special topics” courses offer our online master’s students a unique opportunity to delve into subject matter that is closely relevant to particular areas  of interest within the IT professional community and is derived from research conducted by faculty here in the IS department of UMBC.

Special topics courses, when offered, meet advanced course requirements and count toward your degree. These courses are subject to limited enrollment and prerequisite requirements.

The following courses have been offered in the past: