Our MS in Information Systems is an interdisciplinary degree that draws upon information science, organizational theory and management studies to provide students with the skills needed to create, analyze and communicate data. An information systems degree is ideal for students with an interest in data, management, and information technology who want to manage employees and change within their organizations. It enables graduates to use emerging technologies for positive change in business organizations and society at large.
credits to complete the degree.
Per credit hour.
Elective courses available to specialize your degree.
Students in the program will learn:
- A grounding in ethics and social sciences, to promote critical thinking and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
- An Information Systems Core to provide the technology, project management, and business skills needed to design and build effective real-world solutions.
- A focus on professional communications, quantitative analysis, and how technology should function in organizations and the wider society.
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Admissions Requirements
Applications for this master's degree program are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Required Documents for Graduate Admission
- A completed Catholic University online application (No fee is required.)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
- English Proficiency test scores (International students only)
Official transcripts and English proficiency scores must be submitted for full admittance to the University. Your official copies should be sent from the institution to em-operations@cua.edu
For international students, a credential evaluation of your coursework will be provided free of charge by the University.
Recommended Documents for Graduate Admission
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- One letter of recommendation
- A professional goal statement
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Curriculum
The MSIS degree requirement is to complete 30 credit hours. The curriculum consists of 7 core classes and 3 electives.
Course Number Course Title Core or Elective INFO 555 Introduction to Information Systems Core INFO 654, DA 542 Database Management Core INFO 527, DA 501 Introduction to Data Science Core INFO 633 Information Retrieval and Analysis Core INFO 676 Information Ethics and Policy Core INFO 635 Human Information Behavior Core INFO 756, DA 575 Systems Analysis and Evaluation Core INFO 563, DA 503 Data Visualizations Elective INFO 753, DA 509 Programming for Web Applications Elective CSC 565, CSC 526 Information Security and Privacy Elective DA 523 Business Data Analytics Elective ECON 570 Big Data Elective INFO 656 Artificial Intelligence for Information Professionals Elective Cloud Storage and Computing Elective -
Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
Certificate Requirements
The certificate requires a successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of courses selected from the Masters of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program. The Certificate Program in Information Systems requires one core course, Introduction to Information Systems. Below are the courses that can be available for the Certificate Program in Information Systems.
Course Number Course Title Required or Elective INFO 555 Introduction to Information Systems Required INFO 635 Human Information Behavior Elective INFO 654 Database Design and Management Elective INFO 656 Artificial Intelligence for Information Professionals Elective INFO 676 Information Ethics and Policy Elective INFO 756 System Analysis and Evaluation Elective Information Security and Privacy Elective Admissions Requirements
The certificate programs are open to non-degree students who meet the University’s requirements for enrollment in masters-level courses. Admissions are on a rolling basis, and requirements include a $25 application fee and a copy of the transcript (official transcript required upon admission).