The following are areas of knowledge and skills that serve as a critical foundation for success in the Master of Science in Information Systems program. Reinforce your foundation in these areas before starting the program.
Online Learning
- Improve time management skills. Take advantage of useful tools like Trello, GTD, and Outlook.
- Become familiar with virtual team platforms like Microsoft Teams, Google Hangout, Lucidchart, Slack, Basecamp, and Zoom.
- Learn how to use Zoom.
- Learn the dynamics of taking an online course.
- Learn several tips on presenting in a webinar format.
- Familiarize yourself with the Academic Integrity Code at FIU.
- View several academic integrity resources.
- Review useful tips for plagiarism prevention.
Foundations for Coursework
The topics below are key foundational knowledge areas that serve as basis for MSIS program coursework. We recommend that you review the resources provided below to give you a jumpstart on preparing for your classes and coursework assignments.
Online Resources | |
Information Systems Overview | |
Academic Writing | Review basic principles of college-level writing |
Java | |
Statistics | |
SQL | Take the SQL course here |
Microsoft Excel | |
Microsoft Access | |
Microsoft PowerPoint | |
Tableau (intermediate level) | |
Join the Information Systems Community
We encourage you to immerse yourself in becoming a part of the Information Systems community to take advantage of professional and career advancement opportunities
- Become familiar with notable IS associations.
- Association for Information Systems (AIS)
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
- International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)²
- National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA)
- TechLauderdale
- South Florida Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (SFISSA)
- Other Useful Resource Links
- View Industry Publications
- Build your presence on LinkedIn
- Join other industry related LinkedIn Groups and begin growing your network.
- Leverage the LinkedIn platform for industry news, events, and other information
- Participate in industry related events.