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.
The university recognizes that the IT industry uses IT certifications as a means of vetting potential IT professionals in the fields of computer networks, database management, network security, technical support, and more. Therefore, a number of carefully chosen courses have embedded IT certification training along with academic rigor in order to prepare student for getting certified. Certifications are the best means of validating a student's skills and knowledge.
Area I-Core Component
Required Courses
| CIS 500 | Information Systems for Decision-Making | |
| CIS 502+ | Theories of Security Management | |
| CIS 505 | Communication Technologies | |
| CIS 510 | Advanced Systems Analysis and Design | |
| CIS 512 | Advanced Computer Architecture | |
| CIS 515 | Strategic Planning for Database Systems | |
| CIS 517 | IT Project Management | |
| CIS 524 | Computer Interaction and Design | |
| CIS 599 | Graduate 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 534 | Advanced Network Security Design | |
| CIS 542+ | Web Application Security | |
| CIS 552 | Cybercrime Techniques & Response | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Computer Forensic Management Concentration
| CIS 558+ | IT Audit and Control | |
| CIS 560 | Security Access & Control Strategies | |
| CIS 562 | Computer Forensics Planning | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Enterprise Network Management Concentration
| CIS 513 | Enterprise Wireless Networks | |
| CIS 532 | Network Architecture and Analysis | |
| CIS 539 | Cloud & 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 519 | Project Risk Management | |
| CIS 525 | Advanced Agile Project Management | |
| CIS 554 | IT Project Leadership Strategies | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Software Engineering Management Concentration
| CIS 518 | Advanced Software Engineering | |
| CIS 554 | IT Project Leadership Strategies | |
| CIS 555 | Requirements Engineering | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
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 Campus Dean or Associate Campus Dean for additional information.