M.S. in Information Systems

Nova Southeastern University's (NSU) Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Systems prepares you to bridge business goals and technology solutions in high-demand leadership and analytical roles. Build expertise in information systems, technology strategy, data analytics, project management, and digital transformation while developing the skills organizations need to improve performance, streamline operations, and drive innovation.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer systems analysts earn a median salary of $103,790, with employment projected to grow 9% through 2034—faster than average. Database architects earn a median salary of $135,980, reflecting strong demand for professionals who can manage and optimize organizational data systems.

Organizations across healthcare, finance, government, and technology rely on information systems professionals to align technology investments with business objectives. Graduates of NSU's program are prepared for roles such as:

Business Systems Analyst
Technology Manager
Data Analyst
IT Project Manager
Information Systems Manager

Through NSU's career-focused, industry-relevant curriculum, you'll gain the technical knowledge, business insight, and leadership skills needed to manage technology initiatives and support organizational growth.

Choose from five in-demand concentrations—Artificial Intelligence Application, Cybersecurity Management, Data Analytics, Technology Management, and User Experience (UX)/Human-Computer Interaction—to align your degree with your career goals.

Build the expertise to lead technology-driven business decisions and advance your career in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

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Quick Facts

Curriculum

30 total credits (10 courses). Earn your degree in 1 year. Curriculum Details.

Start Dates

August (Fall), January (Winter), and May (Summer). Preferred deadlines are one month prior to the start of the term.

Delivery Options

ONLINE and/or ON-CAMPUS at our Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.

Tuition

Estimated Total Tuition: $31,470.
Visit the Tuition and Fees page for details.

Choose From Five I.T. Concentrations

Artificial Intelligence Application

This concentration will expose you to AI technology and tools and their application to supporting technology and technology leadership decision processes associated with strategic roles in technology management.

Cybersecurity Management

You’ll learn how security systems are built and how information is used by users, to help improve policies and procedures that protect data. This concentration prepares you for roles such as a cyber security analyst, information security engineer, or chief information security officer.

Data Analytics

You’ll learn how to collect, analyze, and manage data to help drive decisions for companies in any industry. This concentration prepares you for a career as a database administrator, computer and information research scientist, computer

Choose From Five I.T. Concentrations

Technology Management

This concentration prepares you to design and implement solutions for technology infrastructures and organizations; blending theory and practice to develop skills you’ll use to solve real-world problems.

User Experience (UX)/Human Computer Interaction

Develop an in-depth understanding of user experience, human computer interaction, and the application to interface design, evaluation, and deployment in courses that focus on interaction design, cooperative work, and social media.

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

Fast Track

Advance your future with new 8-week courses and complete your degree in 1 year.

NSA Recognition

The security concentration is recognized by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and its affiliated federal agencies..

Stem Designation

An integrated approach to learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

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

Communicate information systems concepts, designs, and solutions effectively and professionally
Apply knowledge of information systems to produce effective designs and solutions for specific problems
Identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature relating to the field of information systems
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)

Choose one of the following:

(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

Collaborative Computing

/Credits: 3)

(MMIS 644

UX Strategy

/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.