Master of Science in Information Systems

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) is a specialized master's degree program usually offered in a University's College of Business and in the recent years in integrated Information Science & Technology colleges. The MSIS degree is designed for those managing information technology, especially the information systems development process.[1][2] The MSIS degree is functionally equivalent to a Master of Information Systems Management, which is one of several specialized master's degree programs recognized by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).[3]

A joint committee of Association for Information Systems (AIS) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) members develop a model curriculum for the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS). The most recent version of the MSIS Model Curriculum was published in 2006.[4]

The course of study is concentrated around the Information Systems discipline. The core courses are (typically) Systems analysis, Systems design, Data Communications, Database design, and Project management.

Job Outlook

In regard to the job outlook for workers in this field, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has said, "Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 17 percent over the 2008-18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. New applications of technology in the workplace will continue to drive demand for workers, fueling the need for more managers. To remain competitive, firms will continue to install sophisticated computer networks and set up more complex intranets and websites. They will need to adopt the most efficient software and systems and troubleshoot problems when they occur. Computer and information systems managers will be needed to oversee these functions."[5]

U.S. News & World Report also recognizes the robust job opportunities in this field in their article 50 Best Careers for 2010, they state, "There seems to be no end to organizations' appetite for advanced or improved data communications technology. And E-commerce continues to increase the need for systems analysts."[6]

Universities Offering a Degree in MSIS

Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business[7]
Aspen University - School of Information Technology[8]
Athabasca University - School of Computing and Information systems[9]
Athens University of Economics and Business - Department of Informatics[10]
Auburn University - College of Business[11]
Auburn University at Montgomery - College of Business[12]
Baker College - Center for Graduate Studies[13]
Baruch College - Zicklin School Of Business[14]
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business[15]
Bellevue University - College of Science and Technology[16]
Birkbeck, University of London - Department of Computer Science and Information Systems[17]
Boston University - School of Management[18]
Brigham Young University - Marriott Business School[19]
Brooklyn College - Computer and Information Science Department [20]
Brunel University - Department of Information Systems and Computing[21]
California State University, Fullerton - Mihaylo College of Business and Economics[22]
California State University, Los Angeles - College of Business and Economics[23]
Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College[24]
Central Michigan University - College of Business Administration[25]
Claremont Graduate University - Center for Information Systems and Technology[26]
Colorado State University - College of Business[27]
Cranfield University - School of Applied Sciences[28]
Dakota State University - College of Business and Information Systems[29]
DePaul University - College of Computing and Digital Media[30]
DeSales University - Graduate Studies - Computer Science/Technology [31]
Drexel University - College of Information Science and Technology[32]
Duquesne University - Donahue Graduate School of Business[33]
ECPI University - Computer and Information Science Department[34][35]
Florida International University - Chapman Graduate School of Business[36]
Florida State University - College of Business[37]
Fordham University - Graduate School of Business[38]
George Mason University - Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering[39]
George Washington University - GW School of Business[40]
Georgia State University - Robinson College of Business[41]
Governors State University - College of Business and Public Administration[42]
HAN University of Applied Sciences - HAN Masters Programmes[43]
Hawaii Pacific University - Graduate School[44]
Hellenic Open University - School of Science and Technologies [45]
Illinois State University - School of Information Technology[46]
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business[47]
Iowa State University - College of Business[48]
Johns Hopkins University - Carey School of Business[49]
Keiser University - Graduate School[50]
Kennesaw State University - College of Science and Mathematics[51]
Liberty University - School of Business[52]
London School of Economics - Department of Management[53]
Loyola University Chicago - Graduate School of Business[54]
Marist College - School of Computer Science & Mathematics[55]
Marshall University-School of engineering
Middle Tennessee State University - Department of Computer Information Systems[56]
Minot State University - Graduate College of Business[57]
Mississippi State University - Graduate College of Business[58]
Missouri State University - College of Business Administration[59]
Morehead State University - School of Business Administration[60]
Nanyang Technological University - Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information[61]
New Jersey Institute of Technology - College of Computing Sciences[62]
New York University - Courant Institute/Stern School of Business[63]
North Central College - Departments of Business and Computer Science [64]
Northeastern University - College of Engineering[65]
Northern Illinois University - College of Business[66]
Northwestern University - School of Continuing Studies[67]
Nova Southeastern University - Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences[68]
National University of Ireland - College of Business, Public Policy, & Law[69]
Oklahoma State University - Spears School of Business[70]
Pace University - Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems[71]
Penn State Harrisburg - School of Business Administration[72]
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Information Technology and Web Science[73]
Rutgers University - Rutgers Business School[74]
Saint Edward's University - School of Business[75]
San Diego State University - College of Business Administration[76]
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business[77]
Seattle Pacific University - School of Business and Economics[78]
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - School of Business[79]
Stevens Institute of Technology - Howe School of Technology Management[80]
Stratford University - The School of IT and Management[81]
Strayer University - The School of Information Systems and Technology[82]
Syracuse University - School of Information Science[83]
Temple University - Fox School of Business[84]
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School[85]
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business[86]
University at Albany, The State University of New York - College of Computing and Information[87]
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York - School of Management[88]
The University of Arizona - Eller College of Management[89]
UC-Berkeley - School of Information [90]
University of Alabama in Huntsville - College of Business Administration[91]
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - College of Business[92]
University of Cincinnati - Carl H. Lindner College of Business[93]
University of Colorado Denver - Business School[94]
University of Houston–Clear Lake - School of Business [95]
University of Houston–Victoria - School of Business Administration[96]
University of Florida - Hough Graduate School of Business[97]
University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Business Administration[98]
University of Lausanne - Faculty of Business and Economics[99]
University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece - Interdepartmental Programme of Postgraduate Studies in Information Systems[100][101]
University of Maine - College of Engineering[102]
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - College of Business[103]
University of Maryland, Baltimore County - College of Engineering and Information Technology[104]
University of Mary Washington - College of Business[105]
The University of Melbourne - Master of Information Systems[106] - Department of Computing and Information Systems[107] (including combined degree MBA/MIS[108])
University of Memphis - Department of Management Information Systems[109]
University of Michigan-Dearborn - College of Business [110]
University of Missouri at Saint Louis - College of Business [111]
University of Münster - Münster School of Business and Economics[112]
University of Nebraska at Omaha - College of Information Science & Technology[113]
University of Nevada, Reno - College of Business[114]
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - College of Business[115]
University of New South Wales - Australian School of Business[116]
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - School of Information and Library Science[117]
University of North Carolina Wilmington - Cameron School of Business and College of Arts and Sciences[118]
University of North Texas - College of Information [119]
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business[120]
University of Pittsburgh - School of Information Sciences[121]
University of San Francisco - School of Business and Professional Studies[122]
University of South Alabama - School of Computing[123]
University of South Florida - College of Business[124]
University of St Andrews - School of Management[125]
University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business Administration[126]
University of Texas at Austin - iSchool[127]
University of Texas at Dallas - Jindal School of Management[128]
University of Utah - Eccles School of Business[129]
University of Washington - Foster School of Business[130]
Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business[131]
Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business[132]
Virginia International University - School of computer information systems[133]
Waterford Institute of Technology - School of Science[134]
Walden University - M.S. in Information Systems/ M.S. in Information Technology/ M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology [135]
Wright State University - Raj Soin College of Business[136]
WU - University of Economics and Business[137]
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - School of Business[138]

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