MS in Business: Information Systems

Curriculum: Program Format

The Smith MS in Business: Information Systems is designed for full-time student but also available to students wishing to take fewer credit hours per semester on a part-time basis. Some required courses may take place during evening hours.

Thirty credits are required to complete the program. Core (required) courses make up 20 credits, with 10 credits consisting of elective courses.

Full-time students may complete the program in one academic year.

Classes are held at the University of Maryland’s College Park campus, a short distance from Washington D.C.

Core Courses (20 credits)

  • Business Process Analysis
  • Data Models and Decisions
  • Project Management in Dynamic Environments
  • Data Mining
  • Database Management Systems
  • Enterprise Networks
  • Social Media and Web 2.0
  • Strategic and Transformational IT
  • Managing Digital Business
  • IS Security

Electives (10 credits)

  • Global Sourcing and Innovation Strategy
  • Game Theory
  • Marketing
  • Global Supply Chain Management Resources Planning
  • Strategic Management
  • International Study Trip
  • Global Economic Environment
  • Healthcare IT
  • Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
  • Spreadsheet Modeling
  • Operations Management
  • Independent Study