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Master of Science in Information Systems
Learn important skills that could help you seek leadership career opportunities* as part of South University’s Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Program. The MSIS degree is built to be a technology-focused degree that provides the opportunity to learn how to manage information and technology in the modern age of information.
No matter if your background is in business or technology, the Master in Information Systems degree is designed to meet the demands you could face as a professional. The curriculum covers important technology areas like information systems in converged networks, modern software development methodologies, business intelligence, governance, information security, and emerging technologies.
*South University does not promise or guarantee employment or salary amounts.
Admission Requirements
Admissions criteria for Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
Graduate Admissions - Masters level
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
- Completion of application for admission
- Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.
Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program
Specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of application for admission.
A 2.0 overall grade point average or higher on completed requirements for the baccalaureate degree, or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.
Master of Science in Information Systems Program - Required Knowledge Base
For students starting September 17, 2024, and prior.
As determined by the Program Director or Chair, students with a non-technical degree or lacking IT-related experience are required to successfully complete MIS5010 Information Technology Infrastructure, with a "C" or better. Students must enroll in the course within the first two quarters of their admission to the University. The course is designed to provide students with a required knowledge base of emerging trends in information systems, how information systems work, and how to manage IT infrastructures.
The Information Technology Infrastructure (MIS5010) course credits do not count towards the total number of credits for graduation nor do they count in the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA); however, they do count in determining the maximum time frame (MTF) and the Incremental Completion Rate (ICR). Student must achieve a "C" or better within three attempts or will be academically dismissed from the University.
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Course Requirements
For students starting September 17, 2024, and prior.
For students starting on or after October 22, 2024.
Offered in 11-week quarters at the Tampa campus only. All other campuses offered in 10-week quarters.
Outcomes
Offered at Austin, Online Programs, Orlando, Richmond, Tampa, and Virginia Beach.
Note: Not all Online Program offerings are available to residents of all U.S. states. Please contact an admissions representative for further information.
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program prepares students for a career or advancement within the Information Systems (IS) profession, or related fields. The program is designed for professionals and continuing students with diverse backgrounds. The MSIS program curriculum focuses on merging business and IS theories while emphasizing practical applications.
The core competencies of the MSIS program covers a wide range of topics, including business intelligence, data management, knowledge acquisition, information technology (IT) governance, service management, IS development and auditing, systems analysis and design, object-oriented enterprise modeling, information security, and risk management.
The program aims to equip students with analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify and solve problems within an interrelated systems context. Students learn to define problems and communicate solutions effectively by using oral, visual, and analytical means, as well as utilizing frameworks such as business cases, service level agreements, use cases, and corporate dashboards.
The MSIS program draws on recognized industry frameworks, best practices, and standards through alignment with certifications established by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA®), the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL®), and the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
The program emphasizes project-based learning and students perform an IT/IS industry analysis of skills, certifications, technologies, and methodologies required in their targeted careers. This leads to the development of a portfolio of projects, which is vetted by industry experts. This approach is also supported by an elective internship course.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
After completion of the Master of Science in Information Systems, graduates will be able to:
- Articulate the utilization of Information Systems (IS) resources (people, processes, technology, and data) to support enterprise strategy.
- Utilize industry standards and guidelines in the analysis and development of IS resources.
- Analyze the strategic use of IS resources for a project or organizational goal.
- Practice the use of an Enterprise Architecture methodology through the domains of Business Intelligence, IT Governance, and Systems Development.
Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
- Computer and Information System Managers
- Database Architects
- Software Developers
- Web and Digital Interface Designers or Managers
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
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