Program Overview
The Master of Science in Information Systems Technologies (MS-IST) program at Wilmington University equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage information systems. The program emphasizes integrating business requirements and technology solutions, with a focus on applying a systems approach to strategic activities. Students can choose from four concentrations: Information Assurance, Management and Management Information Systems, Technology Project Management, and Web Design. The program consists of 36 credits, including core courses, a concentration, and a capstone course or internship.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content:
The Master of Science in Information Systems Technologies (MS-IST) program at Wilmington University focuses on providing students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to manage information systems effectively. The program emphasizes the integration of business requirements and technology solutions, with a particular focus on applying a systems approach to strategic business, education, and government activities.
Program Structure:
The MS-IST program consists of 36 credits, including 18 credits of core courses, 15 credits in a chosen concentration, and 3 credits in either a Capstone Course or a Field Experience/Internship course.
Course Schedule:
The program can be completed in a minimum of 36 credits, with courses typically offered on an accelerated schedule.
Core Courses (18 credits):
- IST 7000 Data Management
- IST 7020 Analysis, Modeling, and Design
- IST 7040 Data Communications and Networking
- IST 7060 Project and Change Management
- IST 7080 Cloud Management
- IST 7100 IT Policy and Strategy
Concentrations (15 credits):
- Information Assurance Concentration:
- SEC 6010 Planning for Information Security
- Three (3) other SEC 6000 series courses
- SEC 7050 Information Assurance Integration/Capstone Course
- Management and Management Information Systems Concentration:
- Five (5) courses from the following list, plus either IST 8105 or IST 8101
- MGT 6400 Global Leadership
- MGT 7300 Business Finance
- MGT 7504 Ethical Issues in Management
- MGT 7508 Change Management
- MGT 7591 Leadership and Communication
- MGT 7750 Strategy and Decision-Making
- MGT 7900 Topics in Management
- Technology Project Management Concentration:
- IST 7060 and either concurrently or after completing the IST core requirements
- Five (5) courses from the following list
- IPM 6015 Project Scoping and Scheduling
- IPM 6030 IT/IS Project Risk Management
- IPM 6040 IT/IS Project Quality Management
- IPM 6050 Agile Project Management
- IPM 6060 Technology Project Leadership and Teamwork
- IPM 6090 Special Topics in IT/IS Project Management
- Web Design Concentration:
- DSN 6000 and either concurrently or after completing the IST core requirements
- Three (3) other DSN 6000 series courses
- DSN 7010 Web Design Integration/Capstone
Capstone Course or Supervised Field Experience/Internship (3 credits):
Careers:
Graduates of the MS-IST program are prepared for a wide range of careers in information systems management, including:
- Information Systems Manager
- IT Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Web Developer
- Data Analyst
