Information Systems

MS in Information Systems Global companies gain a competitive advantage through the ways they collect, process, transmit, and disseminate data and information. The fastest growing jobs in our economy come from the field of information systems. The skills, knowledge, and talents of IS personnel separate great companies from their competitors. Pace's Master of Science in Information Systems prepares you to deliver these advantages. Whether you are new to information systems or if you have an undergraduate degree in the field, you'll benefit from our MS in IS program. The MS in Information Systems foundation courses consist of offerings in systems design and development, project management, organizational structure, networks and telecommunications, and relevant topics associated with soware, hardware, and telecommunications infrastructure. Aer completing the foundation coursework, you may select a 9-credit specialization in either security and information assurance, telecommunications management and technologies, database management and technologies, or health information systems. How to Apply Visit www.pace.edu/GradApply to learn more and access our online application. The GRE is not required for admission. FOUNDATION COURSES (Up to 15 credits) For students with limited or no background in information systems or computing. Required unless waived by department chair. IS 612 Object-Oriented Concepts & Dev. 3 IS 613 Database Management Systems 3 IS 617 Information Systems Principles 3 IS 623 IS Design and Development 3 IS 632 Business Telecommunications 3 SUGGESTED CAREER PATH CURRICULUM (9 credits) SECURITY AND INFORMATION ASSURANCE Prerequisite: IT 603 3 CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING IS 639 IS Planning and Policy 3 IS 641 Information Security Management 3 IT 603 Overview of Information Security 3 IT 660 Network Security 3 IT 662 Web and Internet Security 3 IT 664 Computer and Internet Forensics 3 TELECOMM. MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES IS 635 Distributed Information Systems 3 IS 650 Telecommunications Management 3 IS 652 Telecomm. Policy & Environment 3 IS 654 Cases in Telecomm. Systems 3 IT 662 Web and Internet Security 3 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES IS 664 Database Programming 3 IS 665 Data Warehousing, Mining, & Visualization 3 IS 667 Database Design and Development for Web Application 3 IT 662 Web and Internet Security 3 HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS PAA 665 Seminar in Health Services Mgmt. 3 CHOOSE ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING PAA 602 Organization Theory & Mgmt. 3 PAA 604 Budgeting & Financial Analysis 3 PAA 650 The U.S. Health Care System 3 PAA 652 Health Policy Studies 3 PAA 661 Hospital & Health Services Admin. 3 PAA 662 Health Planning 3 PAA 665 Seminar in Health Service Mgmt. 3 PAA 666 Health Care Economics 3 CHOOSE ONE INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING IS 637 IS Project Mgmt. 3 IS 665 Data Warehousing, Mining, & Visualization 3 IS 668 Visualizing IT: Intro to GIS 3 ELECTIVES (15 credits) CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING IS 620 Information Systems & Org. Strategy 3 IS 631 Operating Systems Principles 3 IS 637 IS Project Mgmt. 3 IS 639 IS Planning & Policy 3 IS 647 Legal Issues in Info. Technology 3 IS 648 Cyber and Professional Ethics 3 IS 654 Cases in Telecommunications 3 IS 658 Web Services 3 IS 662 Issues in Information Systems 3 IS 665 Data Warehousing, Mining & Visualization 3 IS 668 Visualizing IT: Intro to GIS 3 IS 671 Strategies for e-Commerce 3 IS 672 Managing Innovation & Technology 3 IS 673 Managerial Issues in Info. Systems 3 IS 675 Customer Relations Management 3 IS 680 Managing Info. Technology Outsourcing 3 TOTAL CREDITS 30 A program for every stage of your career, at a pace that works for you. Other programs you might consider: MS Internet Technology, Professional Studies in Computing DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (Duration of program: 1-2 years) Scholarships and Financial Aid At Pace, we offer our graduate students a variety of options to help finance their education. In addition to scholarships and student loans, Pace also contributes with work-study programs and graduate assistantships. Learn more about the different programs Pace uses to help graduate students at www.pace.edu/Grad-Aid. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE ALSO AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR A MERIT SCHOLARSHIP.

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