Information Systems

The mission of the Department of Information Systems is to create and disseminate knowledge that can be used by our students, scholars in our disciplines, and practitioners in all types of organizations to enrich people’s lives and to benefit our community, state, and nation. Our faculty is dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate students with a high quality and rigorous education and to publishing innovative and cutting-edge research in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Our program prepares graduates for professional and managerial careers in Information Technology (IT) or for doctoral studies leading to research and teaching careers in Information Systems (IS). This objective is achieved through a balanced emphasis on theory and practice. The program prepares graduates with a broad-based knowledge of information systems design, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance, as well as data analytics and cybersecurity. The graduates will understand IT’s dynamic nature and will be able to use and manage IT for problem solving, decision-making, competitive advantage, and innovation. Courses in the program include projects that allow students to organize team activities, analyze problems and propose solutions, explain project-related decisions, document and communicate progress, apply analytical techniques, assess cybersecurity risks, collect and analyze data, and present solutions. Students develop written and spoken communication skills.

Students in this program may write an M.S. thesis, producing original, publishable research in IS and business. Guided by faculty, they gain valuable skills for professional or Ph.D. pursuits, taking pride in exploring unique topics.

This degree program will prepare the graduate with:

• A deep understanding of systems thinking and ways that IT can be used to enhance the effectiveness of the individual and organizations.
• The ability to analyze business problems, to develop system solutions, and apply information technology to obtain business solutions.
• A comprehensive understanding of the theoretical basis of management information systems and current research questions.
• The ability to learn on a continuing basis to stay current with rapidly changing technologies.
• The ability to effectively communicate the technology and its application to business executives and users of information systems.
• The knowledge and skills to function as an information technology professional in public or private organization.
• Excellent preparation to enter a doctoral program in MIS.

Andrew Hardin, Ph.D., Chair
Han-fen Hu, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator of MIS Programs and Applied Economics and Data Intelligence Program
 

Program Information 

Information Systems Faculty   

Information Systems Courses  

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Plans 

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics  

Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems  

Master of Science - Applied Economics and Data Intelligence   

Master of Science - Management Information Systems  

Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration & Master of Science - Management Information Systems  

Dual Degree: Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Master of Science - Management Information Systems  

Dual Degree: Master of Science - Hotel Administration & Master of Science - Management Information Systems