Fundamentals Course

May be waived based on experience and is determined during the admissions review process.

• IS 607 - Introduction to Information Systems [4]

Core Courses

All four are required of all students.

• IS 631 - Management Information Systems [3]
• IS 632 - Networks [3]
• IS 633 - Database Management Systems [3]
• IS 634 - Structured Systems Analysis & Design [3]

Advanced Courses

All students must complete a total of six advanced courses.

• IS 659 - Principles of Cybersecurity [3]
• IS 667 - Interaction Design [3]
• IS 668 - Enterprise-Wide Computing [3]
• IS 669 - Project Management Operations [3]
• IS 670 - Health Informatics [3]
• IS 671 - Electronic Commerce [3]
• IS 672 - Computer and Network Security [3]
• IS 673 - Readings in Human-Centered Computing Research [3]
• IS 674 - Information Architecture for the Web [3]
• IS 675 - Data Science [3]
• IS 676 - Information Integration [3]
• IS 677 - Deep Learning [3]
• IS 678 - Data Analytics in Cybersecurity [3]
• IS 679 - Social Media Application and Analytics [3]
• IS 680 - Readings in Systems Design [3]
• IS 701 - Independent Study for IFSU [3]
• IS 799 - Master’s Thesis Research [1-6] (total of 6 credits over 2 semesters)

Special Topics Courses

Periodically, our faculty offer courses that cover topics addressing specific issues within information systems. These “special topics” courses offer our online master’s students a unique opportunity to delve into subject matter that is closely relevant to particular areas of interest within the IT professional community and is derived from research conducted by faculty here in the IS department of UMBC. Special topics courses, when offered, meet advanced course requirements and count toward your degree. These courses are subject to limited enrollment and prerequisite requirements. Students can also choose a MS thesis option, which is equivalent to two elective courses. At the end, students are required to come to the campus to defend their MS thesis.

Program Tracks

We are pleased to offer our students another way to set themselves apart from the crowd. Program tracks allow you to focus on an in-demand area of interest while receiving a great education in information systems.

We currently offer the following tracks. Completing a track requires three courses (9 credits) in each category.

Current Students: To sign-up for a track, fill out this form.