Information Systems (M.S.)

Robinson’s m. S. In information systems is ranked 10th overall and 7th among public university programs by u. S. News & world report for 2024. Through a stem-designated curriculum as well as a concentration aligning with your goals, you will carve out a path within the diverse information systems field. You will build relevant skills through projects with real companies as well as boot camps, which are included at no additional cost. 

Concentrations

• Big Data Management and Analytics –Make informed, data-driven decisions and provide strategic analytics leadership. Apply cutting-edge techniques to examine large volumes of structured and unstructured data to detect hidden patterns and trends leading to insightful actions.
• Digital Innovation –Transform an organization's strategic landscape. Apply emerging technologies and platforms to transform an organization's processes, business models, and culture to gain a competitive advantage.
• Cybersecurity – Make the digital world a safer place. Protect an organization's digital assets from malicious attacks throughout the cybersecurity lifecycle.
• This program concentration earned Robinson a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research and Education designation from the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

Cybersecurity Is a National Priority

• Leading tech companies across the country are making billion-dollar investments in cybersecurity. A huge piece of this is hiring talent who are skilled in this critical space. President Biden even refers to cybersecurity infrastructure as a “core national security challenge.” Through the cybersecurity concentration, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools needed to land a job in an exciting, rapidly growing field.

Domestic Applicants

• We offer various application deadlines to U.S. residents. By applying earlier in the cycle, you will receive priority consideration for a graduate assistantship. After the final deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis until one week before class starts.

International Applicants

• International applicants who need a student visa must apply by an earlier, hard deadline.

Boot Camps At No Additional Cost

• You’ll build skills in boot camps that are relevant to your concentration, at no additional cost. External boot camps cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on average.

Boot Camp Options

• AI- Explore human-generative AI collaboration, prompt engineering skills, design agentic workflows, and the responsible use of AI.
• AWS- Learn to optimize the use of the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how these services fit into cloud-based solutions.
• Azure- Learn to design, build, maintain, and monitor robust and scalable cloud solutions. Explore the architectural considerations and decisions necessary when building a highly available solution in the cloud.
• Blockchain- Build a foundational overview of what blockchain is and how blockchain works. Gain a deeper understanding of cryptocurrency and hashing.
• CEH- Through ethical hacking methodology, leverage more than 270 attack technologies and more than 140 guided labs simulating real-time attacks and scenarios.
• CISA- Develop the skills necessary to develop, manage, and supervise programs that defend against unauthorized admittance to information.
• CISSP- Explore concepts and topics related to all aspects of information systems security.
• Data Visualization with R- Through a comprehensive overview of exploratory data analysis and plot customization using the R language, explore a diverse range of techniques and formulas to recognize underlying patterns and analyze the relationship between data points.
• Design Thinking- Learn a straightforward process for defining problems, tackling ideation, teaming, testing solutions, and applying the process of solution building in your own organizational environment.
• Docker- Build foundational concepts and streamline deployment of applications into isolated containers. Get hands-on experience with Docker labs.
• Machine Learning with R- Through hands-on training with the R language, build practical problem-solving skills. Previous programming experience not required.
• PMP- Learn the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques needed to pass the PMP examination.
• Python- Learn Python fundamentals through libraries, functions, and scripts. Leverage tools such as NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib to analyze and manipulate data.
• Salesforce- Build the skills of an entry-level Salesforce system administrator.
• SAP Cloud Platform- Receive an introduction to SAP Cloud Platform Rapid Application Development by Mendix, which offers an easy-to-use, no code platform to rapidly create and continuously improve enterprise applications.
• Scrum Master- Cover the principles and empirical process theory underpinning the Scrum framework, as well as the role of the Scrum Master.
• Security+- Cover all six domains from the CompTIA Security+ Certification program. Establish core knowledge for a cybersecurity position.
• TOGAF- Prepare for the TOGAF 9 Foundation (level 1) and Certified (level 2) examinations. Explore case studies that demonstrate how TOGAF is applied in real organizations.
• TS 410- Explore the business functions designed into the S/4HANA system including managerial and financial accounting, human resources, procurement, manufacturing, sales and distribution, warehouse management, enterprise asset management, and project management, as well as basic concepts relating to SAP HANA and Fiori.

Big Data Management & Analytics

• Used RNN+LSTM deep learning and Databricks clusters to identify cuisines based on ingredients as well as an appropriate name for dishes based on ingredients in each recipe
• Used AWS Lex chatbot integrated with Facebook to recommend books based on author and interest
• Used a COVID-19 data set, clustering techniques, and AWS to analyze articles and generate risk scores

Digital Innovation

• Used Mendix and Neptune to develop an application to demystify STEM-related careers for girls and young women
• Used Anaplan to automate the factory capacity planning process for Carter’s children apparel
• Used SAP Cloud Platform and IBM Cloud Platform to provide a customer experience that embraces all stages of the customer lifecycle

Cybersecurity

• Developed customized security awareness training for a dental practice
• Built a post-cyberbreach remediation plan and strategy for a nonprofit organization
• Evaluated a Privileged Access Management solution for a global consumer packaged goods firm
• We take a holistic approach to reviewing applications. High test scores and GPAs aren’t the only attributes we look for in candidates. For example, a relevant work history and strong character-building experiences will make a positive impression on the admissions committee.

Application Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Video interview
• A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
• College transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume – Work experience preferred but not required.

Careers & Certifications

• Program graduates work for a variety of well-respected companies including Amazon, Anthem, AT&T, The Coca-Cola Company, Deloitte, Delta Air Lines, Equifax, Expedia, EY, General Motors, GoDaddy, Honeywell, Lexis Nexis, McKinsey & Company, Truist, Turner, and UPS.
• Our 2023 graduates reported a 47% average salary increase, enabling them to pay back their investment in graduate school within 1 year. The top quartile average starting salary is $138,348.

Core Courses
Depending on your concentration, you will take three of the following core courses:

• CIS 8010 - Process Innovation or MIT 8010 - Business Process Innovation
• CIS 8040 - Fundamentals of Database Management Systems
• CIS 8080 - Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems or MIT 8080 - Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems
• CIS 8600 - Generative AI for Business

Internship. Required for all concentrations.

• CIS 8391 Field Study in Computer Information Systems

Big Data and Analytics Concentration

• CIS 8005 - Data Programming for Analytics
• CIS 8045 - Unstructured Data Management
• CIS 8395 - The Big Data Analytics Experience
• CIS 8398 - Advanced Al Topics in Business
• CIS 8690 - Advanced topics in IS
• CIS 8695 - Managing Big Data for Analytics
• CIS 8795 - IT Infrastructure for Big Data
• CIS 8391 - Field Study in Computer Information Systems
• Directed elective

Cybersecurity Concentration

This program concentration earned Robinson a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research and Education designation from the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

• CIS 8085 - Information and Information Systems Security Risk Management
• CIS 8086 - Protecting Information Assets
• CIS 8087 - Cloud Computing and Security
• CIS 8088 - Network Security and Hacking
• CIS 8394 - Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity
• CIS 8397 - The Cybersecurity Experience
• CIS 8391 - Field Study in Computer Information Systems
• CIS 8690 - Advanced topics in IS
• Directed elective

Digital Innovation Concentration

• CIS 8393 - Advanced Topics in Digital Innovation
• CIS 8396 - The Digital Innovation Experience
• CIS 8672 - Integrated Process Platforms for Innovation
• CIS 8674 - Customizing Enterprise Systems Platforms
• CIS 8676 - Innovating with Emerging Technologies, and Systems Security and Privacy
• CIS 8693 - Data Analytics for Digital Innovation
• CIS 8694 - Al Decision Making
• CIS 8391 - Field Study in Computer Information Systems
• Directed elective

You will be paired with a Graduate Student Experience professional who stays on top of the extracurricular programming that will enhance your academic journey and propel your career. Activities include boot camps on topics that are relevant to your field, professional workshops, networking events, recruiting fairs, and meet-and-greets intended to create camaraderie with your peers.

The Master of Science in Information Systems is designed to meet the needs of students who want to build a strong background in information systems and the application of information and communications technology in business.