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ACADEMIC PROGRAMSMaster of Science in Information Systems
The M.S. - I.S. program provides students with advanced preparation as a specialist to enter a professional career involving the use, definition, analysis, design, implementation, and operation of management information systems. Admission Information to M.S. - I.S.Admission to the MS-IS program is competitive. It is expected that successful applicants will show high promise of success in graduate study in IS and hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Admission is based on consideration of qualitative and quantitative factors related to the applicant's educational preparation and proven ability to perform academic work at a superior level. These factors also are indicative of a candidate's potential for a high level of performance. Additional admission information is provided below. PrerequisitesProgram prerequisites include a bachelors degree in any field and computer proficiency in an operating system and an office suite. While the proficiency can be achieved through self study or non-credit training courses, the expected level of proficiency is comparable to that obtained by students completing IS 146 Computer Applications in Business. The remaining course prerequisites are:
The communication requirement may be filled by a professional writing or speaking course beyond the freshman level. It cannot be filled by a freshman composition or writing intensive course. The key is advanced organizational skills for communications with professionals. Hence communications courses intended for professional groups, such as engineers, managers, or scientists are acceptable. UAH courses filling the communications requirement include CM313 Business and Professional Communication, EH300 Strategies for Business Writing, and EH301 Technical Writing. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in IS will likely have completed all prerequisites. Applicants with degrees in other areas will likely have completed two or three of these course prerequisites. A student who has completed a prerequisite with acceptable grades is not required to repeat the prerequisite. However, the student is encouraged to consult with faculty (and even take an appropriate examination) to evaluate his or her preparation, especially if the prerequisite work was completed several years prior to entering the program or if minimum grades were earned. A student may enroll for credit or audit in courses in which the student needs review. Applicants lacking adequate background will be required to complete the MS-IS program prerequisites prior to enrolling in 600 level IS courses. Minimum Admission RequirementsThe minimum admission requirements include an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution, a GMAT score of 500, and an acceptable admission index based upon the undergraduate grade-point average and performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). The minimum admission index is 1080. It is based on the formula 200 times the overall undergraduate grade-point average (based on a 4.0 scale) plus the GMAT score. Applicants meeting these requirements are not guaranteed admission into the MS IS program. In making the admission decision, consideration is given to additional information such as the applicant's baccalaureate program of study, verbal skills, quantitative skills, writing skills, evaluations by former teachers and professionals in the field, professional experience, and the availability of space in the program. The program will also adhere to college policy on other admissions criteria, such as TOEFL scores for international students whose native language is not English. Admission ProceduresIndividuals interested in obtaining admission forms and information concerning admission procedures should contact the College's Director of Graduate Programs, Room 102 Business Administration Building. The telephone number is (256) 824-6681. In order for applicants to receive full consideration from the admissions committee, all application materials (graduate application, official copies of all transcripts, and official GMAT score report) should be received in a timely manner. Use the following dates as a guideline:
Program and Course Information for MS - ISDegree RequirementsThe MS - IS program normally consists of 33 semester hours of graduate coursework. The program includes 9 semester hours of business core, 21 semester hours of IS (including at least 15 hours at the 600 level). IS 691, Information Systems Strategy and Applications, is the capstone course and should be taken toward the end of the student's program. The grade in IS 691 and on the comprehensive exam included in IS 691 can be no lower than B. IS Core: 600 level (21 hours)
Business Core: 600 level (9 hours)
IS Elective (3 hours)
* MS-IS students whose previous studies include IS 420, IS 460, IS 497 or equivalent courses must substitute IS 520, IS 560, or IS 597 with elective courses. Graduate Certificate in Information AssuranceThe graduate certificate in Information Assurance is a network security program that is designed to prepare students to become Information Assurance (IA) professionals. The certificate program includes 17 semester hours. A subset of these courses may be used to satisfy elective requirements within the M.S. - I.S. program. The required courses for the Information Assurance Certificate include the following:
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