Information Systems - Illinois State University

Information Systems from Illinois State University is a Campus Master Information Technology degree that prepares you for a IT career. M.S. in Information Systems Curriculum Overview The M.S. in Information Systems program features a set of core courses and four sequence choices: Information Assurance and Security, Internet Application Development, Systems Development, and Telecommunications Management. The M. S. in Information Systems program allows students to choose from three degree options and four sequences. The Thesis Option of the IS program is designed specifically for students who either ultimately plan to continue their studies after completion of the M. S. program or are simply interested in performing research in Information Systems or Telecommunications. Students complete independent research resulting in a masters thesis under the direction of two School of Information Technology faculty members as a part of this option. The Project Option of the IS program is designed specifically for students who are planning to enter the workforce after completion of the degree. Students complete a significant independent project under the direction of two School of Information Technology faculty members as a part of this option. The Course Option of the IS program is designed for students who are planning to enter the workplace after completion of the degree but who do not wish to complete a masters thesis or independent project as a part of their degree. Within these program options, student will also choose one of four sequences to complete. The Information Assurance and Security Sequence of the IS program is designed for students who are interested in focusing specifically on information systems security-related technologies and skills. Most students choosing this sequence plan to pursue further studies in Information Systems or Information Systems Security or work as a programmer-analyst or systems developer with systems security focus, or as a project manager. The Internet Application Development Sequence of the IS program is designed for students who are interested in learning a variety of technologies and skills related to Internet application development. Most students choosing this sequence plan to pursue further studies in Information Systems or Internet Application Development or work as a web developer, systems developer, programmer-analyst, or project manager. The Systems Development Sequence of the IS program is designed for students who are interested in learning a variety of technologies and skills related to information systems/systems development. Most students choosing this sequence plan to pursue further studies in Information Systems or work as a programmer-analyst, systems developer, or project manager. The Telecommunications Management Sequence of the IS program is designed for students who are interested in focusing specifically on telecommunications-related technologies and skills. Most students choosing this sequence plan to pursue higher studies in Information Systems or Telecommunications or work as a programmer-analyst or systems developer with telecommunications focus, or as a project manager. View more details on Illinois State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Information Technology courses.