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Master of Science in Information Systems

The Master of Science in Information Systems program is designed to present students a broad range of topics across the technology spectrum coupled with the skills that promote technology leadership and technology-inspired organizational change management.

The program emphasizes the application of technology to organizational requirements while fostering communications skills, information literacy, abstract thinking and critical analysis. This program is consistent with the technologies, controls and security practices used and supported by numerous organizations. In order to affirm program currency and relevance the curriculum was designed and aligned with expert guidance along with peer-reviewed curricular body recommendations. Students are expected to demonstrate computer, analytical, leadership and critical thinking skills in order to succeed in Master of Science in Information Systems program.

Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.

Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:

  • Computer Forensic Management
  • Computer Security Management
  • Enterprise Network Management
  • Information Systems Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Software Engineering Management

This program is not available at the Mississippi or New Jersey campuses, and is available in an online-only format to Mississippi and New Jersey students. 

The National Security Agency’s (NSA) Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has certified that Strayer University’s security curriculum has been reviewed by the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Review Committee (IACE) and determined that it meets national training standards for information systems security professionals and system administrators, NSTISSI No. 4011 and 4013.

Area I-Core Component

Required Courses

CIS 500+Information Systems for Decision Makers
CIS 502+Theories of Security Management
CIS 505Communication Technologies
CIS 510Advanced Systems Analysis and Design
CIS 512Advanced Computer Architecture
CIS 515Strategic Planning for Database Systems
CIS 517+IT Project Management
CIS 524Computer Interaction and Design
CIS 599Graduate Information Systems Capstone
Total Credit Hours:40.5

Area II-Concentration Component

Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Master of Science in Information Systems.

Computer Security Management Concentration

CIS 534Advanced Network Security Design
CIS 542Web Application Security
CIS 552Cybercrime Techniques & Response
Total Credit Hours:13.5

Computer Forensic Management Concentration

CIS 558+IT Audit and Control
CIS 560Security Access & Control Strategies
CIS 562Computer Forensics Planning
Total Credit Hours:13.5

Enterprise Network Management Concentration

CIS 513Enterprise Wireless Networks
CIS 532Network Architecture and Analysis
CIS 539Cloud & Virtual Computing
Total Credit Hours:13.5

Information Systems Management Concentration

CIS 525+Advanced Agile Project Management
CIS 527+IT Risk Management
CIS 558+IT Audit and Control
Total Credit Hours:13.5

IT Project Management Concentration

BUS 519Project Risk Management
CIS 525+Advanced Agile Project Management
CIS 554IT Project Leadership Strategies
Total Credit Hours:13.5

Software Engineering Management Concentration

CIS 518Advanced Software Engineering
CIS 554IT Project Leadership Strategies
CIS 555Requirements Engineering
Total Credit Hours:13.5

All courses are 4.5 credits.

Total Credit Hours: 54.0

+Course and certification availability subject to change. Some courses may require pre-requisites first be satisfied through completion of the course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact your advisor for additional information.