The Master of Science with a major in information technology and decision sciences is designed to provide an appropriate base of knowledge for entry into the management information systems or decision sciences profession. The program is intended for those students who desire a strong, specialist degree in the management of information technology or decision sciences. Because of its specialization and focus, the Master of Science with a major in information technology and decision sciences differs significantly from an MBA program, which is designed for those students who desire a more general management background. Click here for a printable MS INFT information sheet.
Career Possibilities with an MS in Information Technology and Decision Sciences
| Business Analyst | Computer Programmer |
| Business Development | Computer Systems Analyst |
| Comp. and Information Systems Manager | Computer Software Engineer |
| Computer Systems Analyst | Account Manager |
| Database Administrator | Applications Delivery Development Program |
| Network Systems & Data Comm. Analyst | Information Technology Director |
| Operations Research Analyst | IT Application Consultant |
| Statistician | IT Assistant |
| Strategic Manager | IT Auditor |
Professional Organizations
Students in ITDS can join the student branch of the American Society for Quality Control as well as CISO (see ITDS department for more information).
Course Requirements
Background Courses* (18 hours)
*Note: Background course may be required if your undergraduate degree did not prepare you for current master level courses. Background courses are assessed on an as needed basis after evaluation of undergraduate transcripts.
| ACCT 5020 (3 hrs) |
Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data |
| BCIS 5090 (1.5 hrs) |
Intro. to Business Computer Info. Systems |
| BLAW 5050 (1.5 hrs) |
Legal, Reg., and Ethical Env. Of Business |
| DSCI 5010 (1.5 hrs) |
Statistical Analysis |
| ECON 5000 (3 hrs) |
Economic Concepts |
| FINA 5040 (1.5 hrs) |
Intro. to Finance and Financial Mathematics |
| MATH 1190 (3 hrs) |
Business Calculus |
| MGMT 5070 (1.5 hrs) |
Management Issues |
| MKTG 5000 (1.5 hrs) |
Marketing Concepts |
Required Courses (36 Hours)
Foundation Courses (15 hours)
| BCIS 5120 or |
Information Systems Development |
| DSCI 5180 | Introduction to Decision Making |
| BCIS 5130 | Fundamentals of Presentation Design |
| DSCI 5240 | Data-Based Decision Support Systems |
| DSCI 5330 | Enterprise Applications of Business Intelligence |
| BCIS 5700 or BUSI 5190 |
Integrative Capstone Course (take last semester) Administrative Strategy (either course must be taken in final semester or final 12 hours) |
Elective Courses (12 hours)
Students will select at least five elective courses from the ITDS Department to complete at least 30 hours of the minimum 36 hour requirement for the degree. Six hours may be taken outside of the ITDS Departments, so long as they are related to the program of student and approved by the ITDS Department. Students must obtain approval from the ITDS Department for all electives.
