Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology

The Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MSIST) prepares students for leadership positions in the areas of (1) cyber security, and (2) business intelligence and information systems technology career tracks. The main objective is to graduate students who have the ability to identify and solve business problems, manage organizational risk, secure and manage computer network systems, ensure business continuity, design and implement data warehouses, and use business intelligence tools to collect, integrate, analyze, and use analytics tools to mine big data for the purpose of supporting managerial decision making at all control levels-frontline, managerial, and strategic. Graduates of both career tracks are able to use their analytics knowledge to fully exploit the opportunities provided by big data, i.e. nurture data-based, evidence driven organizations. Specific positions for the cyber security career track include: information security analyst, security manager, forensics manager, computer network analyst, database administrator, and computer network architect. Specific positions for the business intelligence and information systems technology career track include management analyst, business intelligence analysts, computer system analysts, business continuity planners, research analysts, IT project managers, and business application managers. The cyber security and in business intelligence and information technology career paths can also lead to strategic positions such as Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Analytics Officer, Chief Data officer, or Chief Business Architect. The program is open to all qualified students with a postbaccalaureate degree (major or minor) from an accredited college or university in any field. Students must have a keen interest in pursuing careers in cyber security, business intelligence, data analytics, and information systems technology.

A bachelor's degree (major or minor) from an accredited college or university;
Attained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of course work (Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 will be considered for admission by the program as an exception);

TOEFL (iBT 79/80 or PBT 550)
IELTS (General: 6.0 total band score)

Application Deadline: Spring: December 15: Fall: July 15