Curriculum

The Master of Science in Information Systems is an open degree that only has three required courses, giving you the freedom to customize your coursework to suit your interests. We currently offer concentrations in security, managerial skills, and technical skills. 

The program requires you to complete 30 credit hours—10 courses (3 credit hours each).

Auburn University requires a minimum 3.0 major GPA and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to satisfy graduation requirements.

Required Courses

• ISMN 7830: Database Development and Design
• ISMN 7660: Information Systems Analysis and Design
• ISMN 7980: MSIS Project

ISMN 7830 and ISMN 7660 contain material necessary for successful completion of ISMN 7980, the final project course. The project course is conducted as an individual course in conjunction with your committee chair and members. 

Electives 

• BUAL 6600: Principles of Predictive Modeling
• BUAL 6610: Predictive Modeling for Business Decisions
• BUAL 6650: Business Data Management and Acquisitions
• BUAL 6660: Descriptive Analytics for Business Decisions
• BUAL 6800: Data Visualization
• ISMN 6040: Telecommunications Management
• ISMN 6290: Business Programming for Analytics
• ISMN 6370: Project Management
• ISMN 6620: Business Applications with Open Source Software
• ISMN 6650: Advanced Business Application Development
• ISMN 6730: Security and Information Assurance
• ISMN 6740: Information Risk Analysis
• ISMN 6750: Information Technology Auditing
• ISMN 6900: Directed Studies
• ISMN 6960: Special Problems
• ISMN 7880: Advanced Management Information Systems

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