Master of Science in Information Systems

Information systems and technologies are revolutionizing the way we live and work. The rapid pace of technological advances requires a new generation of talented and tech-savvy business leaders with the foundational knowledge to anticipate change and recognize opportunities to add business value with adapting new technologies.

The Master of Science in Information Systems program prepares students to lead IT initiatives aimed at organizational success, providing secure infrastructure platforms and breakthrough strategic advantages. Students in the full-time Master of Science in Information Systems program study in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. along the famed “Embassy Row.”

The curriculum below is for students entering in the program in fall 2020. Current students should refer to the handbook for their curricular requirements and course information.

Required courses (24 credits):

Business foundations (10 credits)

• BU.520.601 Business Analytics
• BU.120.601 Business Communication
• BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
• BU.350.620 Information Systems
• BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis

Functional core (14 credits)

• BU.330.750 AI: Principles and Business Applications
• BU.330.790 Applied IS Architecture
• BU.330.705 Data Networks: Infrastructures & Emerging Technologies
• BU.330.780 Data Science and Business Intelligence
• BU.350.710 IT and Global Sourcing Strategy
• BU.330.740 Large Scale Computing with Hadoop
• BU.300.620 Managing Complex Projects

Electives (12 credits)

• BU.360.701 Competitive Intelligence
• BU.330.730 Cybersecurity
• BU.330.770 Database Management
• BU.330.760 Deep Learning with Unstructured Data
• BU.883.702 Emerging Frontiers in Health Technologies and Strategies
• BU.300.700 Developing Internet Systems and Services
• BU.210.620 Accounting and Financial Reporting
• BU.520.620 Advanced Business Analytics
• BU.520.710 Big Data Machine Learning
• BU.510.650 Data Analytics
• BU.142.620 Leadership in Organizations
• BU.410.620 Marketing Management
• BU.680.620 Operations Management
• BU 610.625 Simulation and Strategic Options

In addition to the elective courses listed above, MSIS students can select up to 2 courses (maximum 4 credits) from any area as part of the 12 elective credits. These courses must be approved by an academic advisor. The advisor-approved elective provide flexibility for students in tailoring their MSIS program.