Information Systems M.S.
Emil Boasson, Director of MSIS Program
322 Grawn Hall; 989-774-3588
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 36-39 hours
The Program
The mission of the Master of Science in Information Systems Program (MSIS) is to prepare students to to be effective information systems professionals. Graduates from the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively develop information systems to solve business problems.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide accurate information to key stakeholders.
- Demonstrate competency in core business knowledge.
- Demonstrate effective business writing and oral communication skills.
Degree Requirements:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 graduate credits and pass a comprehensive examination.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
Admission Requirement Snapshot
GPA: 2.7 (or 3.0 in the last two years of study)
Application Deadline: See below.
See Admission Requirement Details Below
Admission is valid only for the semester stated in Letter of Admission or Certificate of Admission.
Admissions Process and Deadlines for Master of Science in Information Systems
Who may apply |
Application Due Date* |
Decision Notification |
Fall Admission, classes begin late August: |
All Applicants |
June 15* |
July 15 |
Spring Admission, classes begin January: |
All Applicants |
October 15* |
November 15 |
*Completed Applications Only |
The admissions committee reviews completed applications according to the preceding schedule. Therefore, it is prudent to apply early. International applicants are encouraged to apply even earlier as visa process usually takes time.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (18 hours)
BIS 601 | Information Systems | 3(3-0) |
BIS 605 | Communication in Professional Contexts | 3(3-0) |
BIS 628 | Application Development | 3(3-0) |
BIS 636 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3(3-0) |
BIS 638 | Database Management for Business Systems | 3(3-0) |
BUS 501 | Project Management Fundamentals | 3(3-0) |
MSIS Program Tracks (9-18 hours)
A planned course of study in one of the following tracks approved by the graduate advisor. Students selecting a track must complete the required nine hours in that track. Students may select two tracks.
Enterprise Systems using SAP Software Track (9 hours)
BIS 647 | Enterprise Systems for Management Using SAP Software | 3(3-0) |
BIS 657 | ABAP Programming for ES | 3(3-0) |
BIS 658 | Enterprise System Configuration Using SAP Software | 3(3-0) |
Cybersecurity Track (9 hours)
Required Course I (3 hours)
BIS 512 | Cybersecurity Analysis | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses II (6 hours)
Select two of the following:
BIS 521 | Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Cybersecurity | 3(3-0) |
BIS 523 | Cybercrime Forensics | 3(3-0) |
BIS 525 | Managing Security and Privacy in the Cloud | 3(3-0) |
Project Management Track (9 hours)
BUS 503QR | Applied Lean Six Sigma | 3(3-0) |
BUS 505 | Application of Project Management Principles | 3(3-0) |
BUS 507 | Advanced Project Management Methodologies | 3(3-0) |
Business Data Analytics Track (9 hours)
BIS 580 | Business Decision Modeling | 3(3-0) |
BIS 581 | Business Data Analytics | 3(3-0) |
BIS 582 | Data Visualization: Theory and Practice | 3(3-0) |
Electives (0-6 hours)
Students who select one track are required to earn six hours of graduate-level elective courses for the completion of the MSIS program. These courses must come from other MSIS program tracks, if available, or College of Business Administration graduate-level courses approved by the MSIS Director. Students who select two tracks are not required to take electives.
Plan B Requirement (3 hours)
Plan B Requirement is met by the successful completion of BIS 698 and by passing the comprehensive examination. The comprehensive exam is taken in a student's final semester and covers material from the core MSIS program courses. If the exam is not passed the first time, it can be retaken once.
BIS 698 | Information Systems Project | 3(3-0) |
Total: 36-39 credit hours