Information Systems Graduate Major (MS)
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MIS) is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of information systems management and technology. This interdisciplinary program combines principles of information systems, business management, business analytics and applied AI, preparing graduates to manage and lead the complex information needs of organizations. The degree offers concentrations in Cybersecurity Management, Business Analytics and Applied AI, and Geographic Information Sciences, plus a wide range of business and interdisciplinary electives.
Major Code: 2010
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
- Analyze business processes and requirements to design and develop effective information systems and business applications that support organizational goals and enhance operational efficiency.
- Evaluate the performance, security, and usability of business information systems and applications, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary enhancements to optimize functionality and user satisfaction.
- Integrate business applications and information systems with existing enterprise systems and databases to ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and end-users, to ensure that developed information systems and applications meet user needs and business objectives.
- Apply ethical and legal considerations in the design, development, and governance of business information systems and applications, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BA 572 | ADVANCED INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| BANA 560 | BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND AI FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE | 3 |
| BANA 570 | DATA MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BIS 561 | BUSINESS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| BIS 562 | BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| BIS 563 | BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAPSTONE | 3 |
| BIS 571 | BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING | 4 |
| BIS 572 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY | 4 |
| Areas of Concentration & Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 19 credits from the following: 1 | 19 | |
| General Business | ||
| BUSINESS LEGAL ENVIRONMENT | ||
| OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | ||
| MANAGERIAL DECISION TOOLS | ||
| CREATING VALUE IN EXCHANGE | ||
| MARKETS AND VALUATION | ||
| ENTRPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND INNOVATION | ||
| Business Analytics and Applied AI | ||
| PRACTICAL BUSINESS ANALYSIS | ||
| DATA EXPLORATION AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| MACHINE LEARNING AND TEXT MINING FOR BUSINESS | ||
| DESIGNING AI PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR BUSINESS | ||
| NEURAL NETWORKS AND DEEP LEARNING FOR BUSINESS | ||
| INTEGRATED BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROJECT | ||
| Cybersecurity Management | ||
| IT AUDITING | ||
| GOVERNING INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAMS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL FORENSICS | ||
| COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE | ||
| Geographic Information Science | ||
| INTERNSHIP | ||
| PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES | ||
| GISCIENCE I: INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE | ||
| GISCIENCE II: ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS | ||
| PROGRAMMING FOR GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS | ||
| GEOSPATIAL PERSPECTIVES ON INTELLIGENCE, SECURITY AND ETHICS | ||
| REMOTE SENSING I: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS | ||
| SATELLITE IMAGE ANALYSIS | ||
| Resource and Sustainability Management | ||
| ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION | ||
| INVASIVE PLANTS: BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| FOREST WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT | ||
| PUBLIC LANDS POLICY AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| CONSENSUS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | ||
| STRUCTURED DECISION MAKING IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
| INTEGRATED POLICY: FOOD, ENERGY, WATER, CLIMATE | ||
| SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | ||
| SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCES | ||
| ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
| BASIC BELIEFS AND ETHICS IN NATURAL RESOURCES | ||
| ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCES | ||
| PLANNING AGROFORESTRY PROJECTS | ||
| SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF AQUATIC AND RIPARIAN RESOURCES | ||
| GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE | ||
| INDEPENDENT PROJECTS IN NATURAL RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY AND FORESTS & CLIMATE CHANGE | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY | ||
| SOIL: A NATURAL AND SOCIETAL RESOURCE | ||
| Total Credits | 45 | |
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Other electives and concentrations may be accepted with advisor approval
Major Code: 2010