Information systems professionals are required to lead and evolve information resources while partnering with corporate management. The program is an interdisciplinary combination of twelve courses, typically taken over a two year period. It is a practical program that is more like an apprenticeship where students work on real business problems. Classes combine lectures, cases, individual and team projects, and participant presentations. Many projects will be applicable directly to the participant's sponsoring organization's business needs.
Instructors generally have substantial corporate experience and academic qualifications.
Emphasis is placed on providing practical experience that can be applied immediately. Stevens offers a multi-track M.S. program to help you achieve your Information Technology career objectives. In addition to strong practical, real-world IT and management skills, graduates of the program leave with improved communication, interpersonal, and team skills. The MSIS is a professional degree that integrates information and organizational cultures with emphasis on IT professionals that can contribute to the business. To ensure quality and continuous improvement, participants are asked to appraise their courses twice each semester.