MA/MS in Information Science/Studies

This graduate degree in information systems management prepares students to design, build, implement and oversee information systems. It rests on a base of information technology and offers a body of knowledge suited to students whose backgrounds and career goals differ. Alongside the technical content, the curriculum builds speaking and writing skills, people skills, ethics, professional conduct and business concepts so graduates can work with emerging technologies in professional settings and across varied organizations. Courses include decision support systems, management information systems, the impact of emerging technologies and project management, with a choice of elective or internship near the end. Learners apply data management and analytics tools to support decisions. The program can be taken on campus or online, and a guided curriculum is available for planning.