<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student of ECPI University's Master of Science in Information Systems program, you will have the opportunity to study managerial concepts and practices relating to information systems, IT projects, quality assurance, and other areas of information technology. You could take this program online or at select ECPI University campuses. Intended course topics include object-oriented systems development, database management, information security, mobile applications, cryptography, cloud technologies, and software design and programming processes. Elective courses allow you to study advanced managerial techniques and methods in information security, mobile systems, or cloud computing. A two-part design project allows you to develop and present an approved project, which will require you to demonstrate your proficiency in material covered throughout the program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have earned your high school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree before applying to ECPI University's Master of Science in Information Systems program. You might have some experience working in a corporate IT department and possess strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete a total of 36 credits to earn the Master of Science degree in Information Systems from ECPI University. That total represents 30 credits in core courses and six credits in electives. This degree could be earned in as few as 15 months. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>IS 510</td><td> Object-Oriented Programming</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 520</td><td> Database Management Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 530</td><td> Information Assurance</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 610</td><td> Mobile Application Development</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 630</td><td> Information Assurance Policy and Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 640</td><td> Cloud Computing and Virtualization</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 670</td><td> Software Engineering</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 680</td><td> Information System Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 698</td><td> Information System Design Project I</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 699</td><td> Information System Design Project II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Electives</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>Select two of the following courses:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>IS 631</td><td> Information System Security Management</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 641</td><td> Cloud Computing Management</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 650</td><td> Mobile Information System Management</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 690</td><td> Special Topics in Information Systems</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have graduated from the Master of Science in Information Systems program, you might explore executive-level opportunities in the IT departments of corporations, government offices, or nonprofit organizations. You might oversee the development and implementation of information systems, databases, mobile systems, or software. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Cloud Administrator </li><li>Chief Technology Officer </li><li>Software Engineering Manager</li></ul>