Management Information Systems MS

The Master of Science in Management Information Systems program, is available to those who have completed an undergraduate degree in business or technical fields. The program offers admission in the Summer only. The STEM designated Management Information Systems program empowers students with the latest tools to identify, assess, design and manage digital information and emerging technologies. Students will learn how to strategically leverage technology to enable innovation, create new business opportunities and streamline operational efficiencies. Industry professionals and leading researchers, will guide students as they acquire high demand kills, sought after by organizations throughout the world. Domain focus areas including digital product management, information security, risk management, enterprise architecture, technology consulting, e-business and technical program management allow student to choose a path that matches their individual career and life journeys.

Required Core (6 credits)

MGS 607LEC - Technology and Innovation Management Credits: 3
MGQ 606LEC - Statistical Foundations of Analytics Credits: 3

Flex Core (6 credits)

Select 2 courses from the following. Courses taken beyond 6 credit requirment will count as electives:

MGS 602LEC - Information Technology and Cloud Infrastructure Management Credits: 3
MGS 613LEC - Database Mgmt Systems Credits: 3
MGS 614LEC - Systems Analysis & Design Credits: 3
MGS 616LEC - Predictive Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 628LEC - Data Visualization for Business Insights Credits: 3
MGS 639LEC - Cybersecurity, Privacy & Ethics Credits: 3

Electives (18 credits)

Select 18 credits from below, subject to availablity:

MGG 524LEC - Management Communications Credits: 1.5
MGG 525LEC - Teams and Teamwork Credits: 1.5
MGM 653LEC - Digital Marketing Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 602LEC - Information Technology and Cloud Infrastructure Management Credits: 3
MGS 610LEC - Digital Forensics Credits: 3
MGS 617LEC - Programming for Data Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 618SEM - Sp Topics in Info Systems Credits: 1 - 6
MGS 623LEC - IT Process Quality Management Credits: 3
MGS 625LEC - Management of IT Projects Credits: 3
MGS 627LEC - Business Process Automation and Programming for Managers Credits: 3
MGS 628LEC - Data Visualization for Business Insights Credits: 3
MGS 629LEC - Systems Security Credits: 3
MGS 635LEC - Digital Product Management Credits: 3
MGS 636LEC - Applied AI for Managers Credits: 3
MGS 637LEC - Cloud Computing Security Credits: 3
MGS 638LEC - Cybersecurity Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 639LEC - Cybersecurity, Privacy & Ethics Credits: 3
MGS 640LEC - IT Risk Management Credits: 3
MGS 642LEC - IS Auditing for IT Managers Credits: 3
MGS 647TUT - Supervised Research Credits: 1 - 6
MGS 650LEC - Information Assurance Credits: 3
MGS 653LEC - Social Network Analytics Credits: 3
MGS 657LEC - Cloud Data Wrhsing & Data Engn Credits: 3
MGS 659LEC - Web Analytics and Optimization Techniques for eCommerce Credits: 3
MGS 684LEC - CRM Applications Consulting Practices Credits: 3
MGS 686LEC - Technology Consulting for Social Impact Credits: 3
MGS 687LEC - Experiential IT Projects Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project (1 credit)

MGS 646SEM - MIS Project Guidance Credits: 1 or
MGS 649SEM - MS Practicum Credits: 1-6

Total Credit Hours: 31

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Understand essential concepts and approaches involved in specification, design and implementation of applied information systems and their practical application.

2) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of information systems.

3) Analyze how managerial and organizational issues influence the use of information systems in organizations.

4) Apply critical thinking skills to develop evidence-based recommendations and effectively communicate them to non-technical professionals.

5) Understand how information technology and information systems artifacts affect privacy and security of end-users.

6) Illustrate the steps necessary to protect and preserve end-user privacy and security in compliance with relevant regulations.

7) Communicate professionally both in writing and when speaking.

8) Effectively use technology to analyze data, and to communicate results.

9) Integrate information systems and information technology with other business topics to analyze and recommend solutions to business problems.

10) Work effectively in teams.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).