Informational Systems and Technologies M.S.

Program type:

Major

Format:

On Campus

Est. time to complete:

2-3 years

Credit Hours:

Develop your business leadership skills.

A Master's in Information Systems and Technologies from UNT offers a comprehensive core curriculum that teaches core business values via experiential and interactive learning.

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Why Earn an Informational Systems and Technology Master's?

The Master of Science in Information Systems & Technologies is a STEM program designed to provide an extensive base of knowledge for using technology for solving organizational problems. With focus areas in cloud computing, cyber security, project management and business analysis, and business intelligence and analytics, we prepare you for a successful career in today’s demanding IT job market.

Marketable Skills

Effectively collaborate with business professionals
Improve organizations with information systems technologies and applications
Support business decision-makers with technology applications
Create/implement complex information systems
Apply knowledge to business situations in the information systems profession

Informational Systems & Technology Master's Highlights

Master’s in information systems and technologies program ranked 87th for affordability in the nation by UniversityHQ.org

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business ranked 9th in Texas and 61st in the South by Best-Business-Colleges.com

UNT’s proximity opens up a wealth of career, networking and internship opportunities. UNT is nestled in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, home to the nation’s fourth largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies.

The ITDS Corporate Partners Program is about providing an outstanding, relevant curriculum for students in our Information Technology, Business Analytics, and Decision Sciences degree programs, by bringing together the knowledge, expertise, and resources of our faculty and Corporate Partners.

The ITDS department has 26 research and teaching faculty whose mission is to conduct cutting edge research and prepare the next generation of information systems, management science, and business analytics professionals.

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is one of the largest business schools in the nation and contributes to the economic development of the region. Top-ranked programs include the nationally recognized logistics and supply chain management program and online M.B.A.

Career Outlook

Career possibilities include:

Cloud developer/architect
Business analyst
System analyst
IT security analyst
Project manager
Business intelligence engineer
Data analyst

Average Salary:

$70,000 - $120,000

* MSIS is a new degree, hence we currently do not have average salaries to report. However, the careers listed above have a starting annual salary in this range.

Informational Systems & Technology Master's Courses You Could Take

Foundations of business information systems analysis and design. Concentration on contemporary design methodologies and computer-aided software engineering techniques. Topics include strategic information systems planning, requirements analysis, user interface design, data design, process design, system testing, ethics and system audit ability, control and security.

Provides an overview and understanding of the issues involved in the strategic management of the information assets of organizations. Examines a broad range of issues and problems associated with the management of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) and their alignment with the strategic goals of the organizations.

Investigates the major concepts, challenges and strategies of countermeasures used in information security management. Typical topics include definition of terms, concepts, elements, and goals incorporating industry standards and practices with a focus on availability, vulnerability, integrity and confidentiality aspects of information security management.

Focuses on the concepts, design and delivery of business presentations in today’s challenging business environments. Develops techniques for defining target audiences and meeting their demands, especially senior executive demands. Address issues of written, oral and electronic presentation to these target audiences.

Introduces graduate students to programming for business analytics applications. Makes use of programming tools that are appropriate for business applications such as data analysis and model building. Problem-solving and programming techniques are covered early and used throughout the course.

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G. Brint Ryan College of Business

Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences

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