In today’s highly competitive global environment, the effective deployment of information technology has become a key to business success. New applications of information technology strike at the heart of what management does and how organizations are structured and compete. In many respects these applications are redefining the nature of work and its organization. There is a continuing shortage of specialists and managers with the combination of business and technology skills needed to bring about this reshaping of international industries.
The purpose of the Master of Science in Information Systems program is to produce graduates who are able to combine business knowledge with the latest information systems tools and techniques to enable organizations to compete strongly in the global marketplace. Graduates will be prepared for careers in a variety of areas such as systems development, information systems management, consulting, project management, software quality management, database management, security and privacy, and business process design.
The program is taught by the faculty of the Department of Computer Information Systems - ranked in the top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2012).
| Project Management | Telecommunications Design | |
| Requirements Management | Software Quality Management | |
| Database Management | Computer Forensics | |
| Process Innovation | Enterprise Resource Planning | |
| Security and Privacy | Field Study Project | |
| Enterprise Architecture |
Robinson's Fast-Track Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems is a year-long cohort program. Students proceed as a group through three semesters: fall, spring and summer.
Through a mix of coursework, cases, class projects and group exercises, students will acquire the knowledge, skills and expertise required to master the technologies needed for success in this dynamic field.
Courses meet at Georgia State University's Buckhead Center on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 9:45 p.m.
NOTE: New cohorts begin in August of each year (fall semester start). Work experience or a background in computing is not required to enter this program.
| Fast Track Master of Science in Information Systems | ||
| Ten Courses (3 credit hours each, shown below) | 30 credit hours | |
| Field Study Course | 6 credit hours | |
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Total |
36 credit hours | |
Fast-Track MS Courses in Information Systems (36 hours)
(Click a course names to see a sample syllabus. They are pdf files. 
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CIS 8000 - Information Technology Project Management
CIS 8010 - Process Innovation
CIS 8030 - Software Requirements Management
CIS 8040 - Fundamentals of Database Management Systems
CIS 8050 - Telecommunications Design
CIS 8080 - Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems
CIS 8090 - Enterprise Architecture
CIS 8300 - Software Quality Management
CIS 8399 - Field Study Project (two courses)
CIS 8630 - Computer Forensics
CIS 8670 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates will be chosen based on interviews, GPA, GMAT or GRE scores, and the ability to handle demanding coursework. Professional experience is not required.
Applicants must submit:
Applications who are strong candidates for the program will be interviewed by the admissions committee.
The application deadline has been extended to May 1, 2012.
Classes begin at the Buckhead Center in fall 2012 (August). The cohort size is limited, and candidates are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply early to ensure consideration.
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Tiffany Nelson |
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Ephraim R. McLean CIS Department Chair Department of Computer Information Systems 404-413-7448 emclean@gsu.edu |
Fast-Track Master of Science in Information Systems
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4058
Atlanta, GA 30302-4058