Apply systems thinking and technology to make any organization work smarter with a Master of Science in Information Systems from NSU. This program is perfect for you if you like solving problems, using technology strategically, managing projects, and communicating with people at all levels of business.

Get first-hand experience using information to improve organizations and processes and reach business goals. You’ll benefit from higher starting salaries and more career opportunities. Information Systems jobs are in high demand and projected to continue growing at a rate faster than average, which means that your graduate degree can easily propel you to the job or position of your choice.

Choose From Five Concentrations

  • Artificial Intelligence Application
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Technology Management 
  • User Experience (UX)/Human Computer Interaction

Why Earn Your M.S. in Information Systems at NSU?

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Fast Track
Advance your future with new 8-week courses and complete your degree in 1 year.
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NSA Recognition
The security concentration is recognized by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and its affiliated federal agencies..
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Stem Designation
An integrated approach to learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Quick Facts

 Curriculum
Curriculum
NSU’s M.S. in Information Systems is 30 total credits (10 courses) to complete. 8 week courses are available, so you can earn your degree in 1 year.
Start Dates
Start Dates
All College of Computing and Engineering master's degree programs begin in AugustJanuary, and May.
Delivery Options
Delivery Options
Classes for the M.S. in Information Systems program are offered online or at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.
Tuition
Tuition
Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information.

Learning Outcomes

A graduate with an M.S. in Information Systems will have the ability to:

  1. Communicate management information systems concepts, designs, and solutions effectively and professionally
  2.  Apply knowledge of management information systems to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems
  3. Identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature relating to the field of management information systems
  4. Evaluate software development tools, software systems, and modern computing platforms

Information Systems Curriculum Program Sheet (PDF)

Prerequisite Courses*

Credits

(MSIT 501
Foundations of Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms
/Credits: 3)

Core Courses (21 credits)

Credits

(ISEC 615
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 621
Information Systems Project Management
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 623
Ethics in Computing
/Credits: 3)
(MSIT 630
Database Systems
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 653
Telecommunications and Computer Networking
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 671
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 680
Human-Computer Interaction
/Credits: 3)

Course Number

Credits

(ISCE 635
Information Security Operations Management
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 677
Technology Management
/Credits: 3)
(MSIT 675
Deep Learning
/Credits: 3)

Course Number

Credits

(ISEC 675
Information System Auditing
/Credits: 3)
(ISEC 695
Information Security Management Project
/Credits: 3)

 

 

(ISEC 635
Information Security Operations Management
/Credits: 3)
(ISEC 655
Information Security Governance
/Credits: 3)

 

Course Number

Credits

(MMIS 642
Data Warehousing
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 643
Data Mining
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 692
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Project
/Credits: 3)

Course Number

Credits

(MMIS 677
Technology Management
/Credits: 3)
(ISEC 635
Information Security Operations Management
/Credits: 3)
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Select a course from Concentration aforementioned and/or offerings of 600-level prefixed MMIS or ISEC as electives
/Credits: 3)

Course Number

Credits

(CISC 685
Interaction Design
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 636
Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
/Credits: 3)
(MMIS 644
UX Strategy for Social Media
/Credits: 3)

Customized your degree with 3 open electives to dive deeper in your area of interest and diversify your skillset. Select a mix of courses from concentrations aforementioned and/or any offerings of 600-level courses prefixed MMIS or ISEC as electives. 

*Applicants who do not have adequate academic backgrounds may be required to take the 500-level graduate prerequisite course during the first term of the program.

Courses at the 500 level, when required, must be completed prior to taking courses at the 600 level. All 500-level courses must be completed with a grade of ‘B’ or higher to continue in the information system degree program. 

For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.

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