Master of Science in Information Systems
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program provides more than just the technical skills needed to work in IT, cybersecurity, business analytics, and other relevant fields. It provides the business knowledge and skills that are required to qualify for high-level management roles within a company.
As a STEM-designated program, our MSIS program is designed with guidance from some of the top IS professionals and CIOs in South Florida and taught by world-renowned faculty. It is 12-month accelerated program with options of 14-month Business Analytics or Business Cybersecurity track.
12-Month Accelerated MSIS Program
14-Month Business Analytics Track
14-Month Business Cybersecurity Track
Program Highlights
- STEM Program – The MSIS program is a STEM program. Students in our program qualify for CPT, as well as the OPT 24-month extension.
- Integrated Curriculum – Comprised of both technical and IS management skills, including management of the IS function, database management, systems analysis and design, project management, business process design, information security management and business analytics.
- Critical Knowledge and Skills spanning .Net, SAP, Microsoft Project, PL/SQL, UML, XML, Rapidminer, Tableau, R, Python, Blockchain, security and ethical hacking virtual labs, and other platforms.
- World-class Faculty – Internationally renowned for research in business intelligence, databases, project management, knowledge management, globalization, e-commerce, and cybersecurity.
- Hybrid Format – Combination of weekend and online courses.
- Scholarships – Exclusive scholarships available only for MSIS students.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities – Students will work with the latest IS applications and have a chance to work on real world projects with our partner companies through the ATOM Think Tank.
- Professional Development Seminars that strengthen your team building, career development and presentation skills.
- No Technical Undergraduate Degree Required – Open to students from a variety of undergraduate degree programs.
- Highest Accreditation – The FIU College of Business is AACSB-accredited, making it one of the top 5% elite business schools in the world.
Applications are still being accepted!
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