Information Systems for Executives
Master’s Degree

ONLINE PROGRAM

Become a leader in information systems.

Business leaders are increasingly expected to leverage data and technology to drive insights and foster innovation. Whether in consulting, finance, technology, marketing, advertising, or other sectors, the demand for information systems expertise is rising across industries. Our online master’s degree in information systems program teaches experienced professionals to strategically analyze complex information and lead organizations to success.

  • Blend the business education you’d find in an MBA with a strong focus on technology.
  • Gain the technical knowledge and skills to drive decision making and innovation.
  • Learn to deploy emerging technologies, manage high-value resources and become a leader in your organization.
  • Gain deeper technical expertise in areas like AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and machine learning.
  • Complete your online master’s degree in data science in as little as 15 months.
Quick Info

Choose from 4 cohort start dates
Next term starts Spring 2025

11 Courses / 30 Total Credit Hours

Complete in as little as 15 months

No GRE Required

Also available as an on-campus program.

What can I do with a master’s in information systems?

A master’s degree in information systems opens doors to careers across industries. From collecting, storing, and protecting critical data, to developing complex systems running everything from payroll, to business intelligence processes, to customer-facing web environments, technology is at the core of nearly every organization’s operations.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES
  • Business intelligence developer
  • CRM analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Director for information systems
  • Information systems engineer
  • Information systems manager
  • Product analyst
  • Project manager
  • Systems and data analyst
  • Technology analyst
  • Technology operations manager

Courses & Curriculum

Our online MS in Information Systems curriculum allows you to explore the impact technology has on businesses, and gives you the opportunity to customize your coursework based on your goals.

Core Courses – 12 Credits

IST 614 | 3 CREDITS
Basic ideas, concepts and perspectives of management and policy as they apply to the information professions. Students learn to understand and apply these principles to improve organizational effectiveness and promote digital transformation.

IST 621 | 3 CREDITS
Introduces the concept of digital transformation and its relationship to information systems within an organization. Uses business case studies to explore topics of digitization, strategic decision making, and organizational culture. Assignments emphasize development of analytical problem solving, presentation, and collaboration skills.

IST 654 | 3 CREDITS
Concepts and methods of systems analysis through decomposition and modeling. Extensive practice with structured methodologies. Systems analysis and project management techniques. Introduction to automated tools and technologies. Group project to apply skills.

IST 659 | 3 CREDITS
Definition, development, and management of databases for information systems. Learn data analysis techniques, data modeling, data normalization query writing for information retrieval and query performance tuning using the SQL language.

OR

IST 687 | 3 CREDITS
Introduction to using data science across many different situations. Covers concepts such as data management, transformation, analysis, and machine learning, using R. No programming experience required. Hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving help identify when data science is useful, with emphasis on ethically applying data science.

Electives – 15 credits

Exit requirement

Students register for IST 755, the MSIS Capstone course, after the successful completion of IST 614 and at least 24 credits in the degree program.

Get Started.

Apply now by submitting your resume, transcripts, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement about why you want to pursue your MS in Information Systems at Syracuse University. No GRE scores are required to apply.

Expand Your Network.

Forge friendships and connections with peers in your industry and gain a lifelong network. With our online learning platform, you’ll attend live classes, connect with classmates on project-based coursework and have one-on-one sessions with your professors—keeping you connected to the iSchool community.

Grow Your Career.

No matter what industry you work in, our curriculum will equip you with the business, technical and operations skills to pursue your career goals. You’ll also have access to our Virtual Career Center and personalized career coaching.

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on Higher Education Accreditation.

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