MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MSIS
T ECHNOLOGY A ND LE A DER SHIP FOR A N INFORM AT ION EC ONOM Y
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Prepare to provide leadership in the Information Systems field by recognizing the interplay between information and organizational cultures. The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) at the University of San Francisco is dedicated to educating you to lead from both technical and managerial viewpoints. Grounded in ethical practice and professionalism, our comprehensive curriculum will give you the skills to improve your organization through the effective and efficient management of information systems and technology.
FAST FACTS
FACULTY
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley at USF’s downtown San Jose campus
“The MSIS faculty are practitioners in the field of information systems, bringing cutting-edge knowledge and information technologies from the business world into the classroom. They are dedicated to ensuring you achieve a competitive advantage in both the private and public sectors.”
Small, seminar class sizes Convenient class schedule to accommodate working professionals with classes one night per week Challenging curriculum with a focus on effective uses of information technology Optional concentrations available in Biotechnology and Information Security Curriculum approved by the Association for Information Systems and the Association for Computer Machinery
— S tephen Morris, Program Director, Master of Science in Information Systems
Our faculty bring a breadth of professional experience and expertise in the field of information systems, enabling teaching that is grounded in practical and experiential knowledge.
CLASS PROFILE
Male 67% Female 33%
Tech/Software/ Hardware 33% E-Commerce/Retail 27% Financial Services 20% Education/Nonprofit/ Healthcare 20% Other 8%
25-54 Age Range
35
Average Age
40%
US Domestic Minorities
WHY THE USF MSIS? At the intersection of technology and business strategy, the MSIS curriculum will expose you to current and emerging information systems concepts Learn to address the need for organizations to integrate disparate internal systems for the creation of effective communication channels Discover methods to promote the use of information technology to foster sound financial systems, create effective organizational structures, and manage an organization’s human capital Investigate how policy and strategy is affected by information systems and transforming organizations Make vital contributions in support of innovation, planning, and the management of information
ALUMNI Join the USF MSIS alumni community of diverse global learners who are at the forefront of leadership and innovation in the technology industry. Name: Jayson Fagar Grad Year: MSIS ’13 Title: Business Analyst Employer: KPMG “Professionally, the MSIS program helped me further define the field of IT, determine where I wanted to go in my career, and develop the skills I needed to get there. Personally, it was wonderful to work through each course with a tight-knit cohort of professionals who have become great friends and mentors.”
CAREER CONNECTIONS The Career Management team at the School of Management will work closely with you to develop a career strategy that fits your professional goals. Available career programming includes:
Where are USF MSIS students and alumni working?
Career self-assessment tools
• Adobe Systems
Interview and résumé writing workshops
• BDO Limited
Personal branding and negotiation trainings
• Ebates.com
Industry advising and coaching Connections with and visits to Bay Area companies
• Cambridge Media • Google • IBM • Intel Corporation
The MSIS is teaching me so much more than I expected it would. As an IT professional, I am consistently being challenged by my professors to think more broadly about information systems and technology, and the concentration in biotechnology has transformed the way I think about bio-innovation.
— Edmond Kwok, MSIS ’16, Desktop Engineering Manager
BIOTECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION Study the burgeoning biotech field and its place within today’s global marketplace. Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, the birthplace of biotechnology, and the world’s largest bio-innovation hub, students have the opportunity to visit major global bio-clusters and network with leading biotech professionals.
INFORMATION SECURITY CONCENTRATION Study issues in the identification, authentication, and authorization for enterprise-level protective systems. Analyze network security – from architecture to firewalls to intrusion and response mechanisms – and understand auditing processes. Tackle the issues, developments, and challenges that surround enterprise network infrastructure and information security.
THEORY IN PRACTICE Offered at our San Jose campus, the USF MSIS program is taught in the epicenter of innovation – Silicon Valley. Experience firsthand how effective and efficient use of information technology is an integral part of an organization’s ability to achieve a competitive advantage in both the private and public sectors. Given the option to concentrate in biotechnology or information security, you will have the advantageous opportunity to collaborate with prominent professionals in specific industries within the booming technology sector.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Online application Transcript(s) Essay(s) Résumé
Two letters of recommendation TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic (as applicable)
APPLICATION DEADLINES The Master of Science in Information Systems will begin accepting applications for Fall 2015 as of September 2014. For details on deadlines and corresponding notification dates, please visit: usfca.edu/management/graduate
APPLY ONLINE usfca.edu/grad/applyonline
CONNECT WITH US 415.422.2221 management@usfca.edu usfca.edu/msis The MSIS program is available at the following campus location: USF San Jose Campus 125 S. Market Street, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95113
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