Information Systems
Overview
Highlights of the Information Systems Program
Cohort-Driven Learning Experience: Students begin their journey with a cohort of peers, taking four core courses together in their first semester. This approach fosters a strong sense of community, builds a solid knowledge base and sets the stage for deeper exploration in subsequent semesters.
Speak the Language of Business: Developing a comprehensive understanding of business principles, including accounting, finance and project management, enables students to effectively communicate and engage with senior leaders, suppliers and clients. Many Stevens graduates quickly advance to roles with project management responsibility and swiftly ascend to managing transformative projects across multiple business units in the U.S. and globally.
Robust Information Systems Curriculum: Our Information Systems Master's curriculum provides a strong foundation for how companies leverage technologies strategically, integrate complex systems and adopt transformative business models and processes to stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving landscape.
Real-World Exposure and Industry Proximity: From day one, students are immersed in the vibrant business ecosystem of the tri-state area, learning from case studies, industry experts and alumni who serve as leaders in major global industries, including finance, technology, healthcare and more.
Tailored Specializations: Students can align their education with their career goals by choosing from specialized tracks in business analytics and artificial intelligence, business process management and business cybersecurity or select electives that best match their aspirations.
Industry-Focused Technical Expertise: Combining technical proficiency with industry-specific knowledge empowers students to understand and solve challenges unique to their desired field, whether it's supply chain analytics for retail or blockchain applications in pharmaceuticals.
Holistic Skill Development: Information Systems master's students cultivate both soft skills and technical expertise in areas such as digitization, data science, AI, IoT and emerging communication technologies, positioning them as well-rounded professionals with a holistic view of how today’s systems are designed, developed and deployed to maximize effectiveness.
Invaluable Networking Opportunities: Students are encouraged to participate in the Industry Capstone program, which connects them with companies and offers networking opportunities to advance their careers in Information Technology.
GMAT/GRE test scores are optional for all master’s programs. Applicants who think that their test scores reflect their potential for success in graduate school may submit scores for consideration.
I.T. Meets Innovation
Information systems managers need to have a thorough command not only of technology — security, compliance, analytics, mobile networks and cloud-based systems — but of business, and the way employees use technology to get the job done. The Information Systems master's program brings an analytics-intensive approach to topics like digital innovation and cybersecurity, empowering you as a decision-maker whose insights guide technology strategy across the enterprise.
Courses in the Master in Information Systems program encourage consultants, IT auditors, and project managers to frame problems from the perspective of a CIO who drives organizational change through technology. A curricular balance of new coding skills and leadership perspectives will turn you into a creative problem-solver able to stay ahead of the rapid pace of technology.
The Master's in Information Systems at Stevens is available on campus or fully online.
Information Systems Careers
Business/Technology Consultant
Data Analyst
Developer
IT Project Manager
Product Manager
Solutions/Cloud Architect
Organizations hiring Information Systems graduates include companies such as: Allstate, Avis Budget Group, Barclays, Blackrock, BMW North America, BNY Mellon, Cantor Fitzgerald, Charles Schwab, Cognizant, Comcast, EY, Fannie Mae, Farmers Insurance, Goldman Sachs, Liberty Mutual, Morgan Stanley, Motorola Solutions, T-Mobile USA, Universal Music Group, Vanguard, Walmart, Wayfair and more.
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Earn Your M.S. in Information Systems Just Minutes from NYC
Located near NYC’s financial district, the M.S. in Information Systems program offers students a direct connection to one of the world’s most dynamic business and technology hubs. From Fortune 500 companies to cutting-edge startups, students have access to top employers, networking events and industry-driven projects that enhance their learning experience. Whether through guest lectures, site visits or internships, students gain firsthand exposure to how leading organizations leverage AI, data analytics and cybersecurity to drive innovation.
MEET SHERYL
Even online, Sheryl Duffus says engagement with her professors was a differentiator for Stevens. 'Some people who I've talked to complain about the lack of interaction in their online programs, but I never got that at Stevens,' she says.
MEET SEDDIQA
From her humanitarian work in Afghanistan to earning a Fulbright scholarship, Seddiqa Mohammad Hussein '23 knows how to make an impact. “The curriculum and the courses in this degree will address the necessary skills and expertise that I need for my career upon my return to Afghanistan,” she says.
Curriculum Overview
Business Core Curriculum
MGT 609 Fundamentals of Project Management - 3 Credits
This course deals with the basic problems of managing a project, defined as a temporary organization built for the purpose of achieving a specific objective. Both operational and conceptual issues will be considered. Operational issues include definition, planning, implementation, control, and evaluation of the project. Conceptual issues include project management vs. hierarchical management, matrix organization, project authority, motivation, and morale. Cases will be used to illustrate problems in project management and how to resolve them.
FIN 515 Financial Decision Making - 3 Credits
Corporate financial management requires the ability to understand the past performance of the firm in accounting terms; while also being able to project the future economic consequences of the firm in financial terms. This course provides the requisite survey of accounting and finance methods and principles to allow technical executives to make effective decisions that maximize shareholder value.
Core Curriculum
MIS 631/632 Data Management with Lab (3)
This course focuses on data and database management, with an emphasis on modeling and design, and their application to decision support. The course is organized around the following general themes: Strategic Data Planning, Data Governance, Enterprise Data Integration, Data Management Approaches, Data Design for Transaction Processing vs. Decision Support, Data Management Functions, Abstraction and Modeling, Data- and Information Modeling (ER, Object-oriented), Database Schemas (Conceptual Schema), Database Design (Functional Dependencies and Normalization), Query languages (SQL, DDL, QBE), Metadata Development and Application, Data Quality Approaches, Master and Reference Data Management (e.g., Customer and Product Data), Temporal Data, Data, Analytics, and Business Performance, Introduction to Data Warehousing, OLAP, OLTP, and Data Mining, Strategic Data Policies and Guidelines (e.g. Enterprise Data and Integration, Governance, Markets, Customers, and Competitors, Leadership, Analysts and Knowledge Worker Skills and Training, Communities of Analysts). There are numerous case studies and modeling projects throughout the course.
MIS 699 Digital Innovation (3)
IT organizations must be able to leverage new technologies. This course focuses on how organizations can effectively and efficiently assess trends and emerging technologies in data and knowledge management, information networks, and analyzing and developing application systems. Students will learn how to help their organizations define, select, and adopt new information technologies.
MIS 710 Process Innovation and Management (3)
This course focuses on the role of Information Technology (IT) in reengineering and enhancing key business processes. The implications for organizational structures and processes, as the result of increased opportunities to deploy information and streamline business systems, are covered.
MIS 730 Integrating Information System Technologies (3)
This course focuses on the issues surrounding the design of an overall Information Technology architecture. The traditional approach in organizations is to segment the problem into four areas network, hardware, data, and applications. Instead, this course concentrates on the interdependencies among these architectures. In addition, this course will utilize management research on organizational integration and coordination. The student will learn how to design in the large, make appropriate choices about architecture in relationship to overall organization goals, understand the different mechanisms for coordination available, and create a process for establishing and maintaining an ongoing enterprise architecture.
MIS 760 Information Technology Strategy (3)
The objective of this course is to address the important question, "How does one improve the alignment of business and Information Technology strategies?" The course is designed for advanced graduate students. It provides the student with the most current approaches to deriving business and Information Technology strategies, while ensuring harmony among the organizations. Topics include business strategy, business infrastructure, IT strategy, strategic alignment, methods/metrics for building strategies, and achieving alignment.
You will also choose one of the following to complete the Information Systems core.
MIS 637 Data Analytics and Machine Learning - 3 Credits
This course will focus on Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery Algorithms and their applications in solving real world business and operation problems. We concentrate on demonstrating how discovering the hidden knowledge in corporate databases will help managers to make near-real time intelligent business and operation decisions. The course will begin with an introduction to Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery in Databases. Methodological and practical aspects of knowledge discovery algorithms including: Data Preprocessing, k-Nearest Neighborhood algorithm, Machine Learning and Decision Trees, Artificial Neural Networks, Clustering, and Algorithm Evaluation Techniques will be covered. Practical examples and case studies will be present throughout the course.
BIA 500 Business Analytics: Data, Models and Decisions - 3 Credits
This course explores data-driven methods that are used to analyze and solve complex business problems. Students will acquire analytical skills in building, applying and evaluating various models with hands-on computer applications. Topics include descriptive statistics, time-series analysis, regression models, decision analysis, Monte Carlo simulation and optimization models.
Information Systems Specialization Electives
The master's program includes four electives that allow you to explore an area of interest in greater depth. Students seeking a more structured approach can use some of those elective courses to pursue one of the concentrations listed below.
Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
This concentration offers a deeper dive into big data and its applications in business, as well as specific analytic tools.
Business Process Management and Service Innovation
Students in this concentration will specialize in understanding effective business processes and supply-chain management. Students in this concentration can choose one of the following two:
Students in this concentration can choose one of the following two:
Business Cybersecurity
This concentration gives students the perspective and technical skill required to work in the highly fluid area of cybersecurity. Courses taken as part of this concentration will support your preparation for important industry certification exams.
With advisor permission, you may substitute one of the above courses with a different cybersecurity elective.
Admission requirements
Information Systems Application Deadlines
Full-time applications to the Information Systems program are accepted in three distinct cycles. To be considered for admission, all materials must be submitted by the appropriate deadline.
Application Cycle | Application Deadline | Application Decision | Acceptance Deadline |
Priority | Oct. 15 | Dec. 1 | Jan. 15 |
Standard | Jan. 15 | March 1 | Included in admission offer |
Final | April 15 | May 1 | June 1 |
This program can also be completed on a part-time basis. These applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Information Systems Admission Criteria
The master's in Information Systems teaches professionals to be more innovative about developing and deploying technologies that help the business accomplish strategic priorities while empowering employees to get the job done more efficiently. This 36-credit program is ideally suited to students who are interested in consulting and IT management roles; alumni also use the skills cultivated at Stevens to move into the C-suite.
Letters of Recommendation
Your application must include two letters of recommendation. The strongest applications will include one letter from a current supervisor, and one from a former supervisor or previous employer who can speak to your leadership potential and discuss your professional performance.
Interviews
Stevens often invites master's candidates to interview prior to making an admissions decision. If you are selected for an interview after submitting your application, you will receive instructions via email.
Professional Resume
You must include a résumé with your application that highlights:
Academic record
Work and internship experience
Leadership abilities
Academic Transcripts
Your application must include official transcripts from all universities you have attended. These records must show your name, the name of the university attended, enrollment dates, coursework completed, and grades assigned.