Name of Proposed Curriculum Master of Science in Information Systems 2. Name of the Degree Master of Science 3. Name of Department Involved Department of Logistics, Operations, and Management Information Systems 4. The demand for qualified information systems managers is at an all time high1.
Forecasts indicate that peak demand is yet to be seen.
Thus, the proposed degree attempts to address the demand by providing educational opportunities for a variety of constituents to fill the need in Iowa, the nation, and throughout the world. Even scarcer are talented people with advanced knowledge for managing information systems. It is the objective of the MS programs to fill this gap by providing the needed education. Students graduating with an MS degree should possess enough skills that they can take on responsibility rather than entry-level positions and can serve as mentors to people with lower levels of education. Clearly, this proposal is made in concert with those statements and with the science and technology mission of Iowa State University.