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MSIS One-Year Program

The MSIS program offers classes in a way that allows students to complete the program in one year, taking 12 credits in each of the fall and spring semesters and two additional classes (6 credits) in the summer. Course selection depends on the student's prior computer programming background.

Students without prior computer programming background ("List 1")
Fall Semester (12 cr.)Spring Semester (12 cr.)Summer Semester (6 cr.)
INFSY 535INFSY 570Elective 1
INFSY 555INFSY 556Elective 2 or Internship
INFSY 540INFSY 554 
BUSEC 502 or ACCT 501INFSY 572 
Students with prior computer programming background ("List 2")
Fall Semester (12 cr.)Spring Semester (12 cr.)Summer Semester (6 cr.)
INFSY 535INFSY 570 or 572INFSY 540
INFSY 555INFSY 556 or 572Elective or Internship
INFSY 565INFSY 554 
BUSEC 502 or ACCT 501INFSY 566 or 572 

Note: List 2 students must consult their academic advisor to select their initial 12 credits
 

Information Systems (M.S.)

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