Information Systems Master's Program
The introduction of new and constantly improving technologies is creating rapid evolution in the information systems landscape.
Organizations are switching to faster, more mobile networks. Companies are demanding more efficient operations that take advantage of emerging technologies. Legacy systems in industries like healthcare and finance require changes to ensure greater compliance and security. An increasing amount of work is done using cloud-based systems. Employees are conducting business on personal devices connected to unsecured networks. Social media is forming the core of new business platforms, from financial services to crowdsourcing.
“My newfound information systems management, financial control and project management skills enable me to run concurrent projects more effectively.”
Stanley Kules, M.S. Information Systems '10; vice president, Bank of New York Mellon
Today's information systems manager needs to have a thorough command not only of technology, but of business, and the way employees use technology to get the job done. The 36-credit Information Systems master's program addresses this need by making use of Stevens' technology orientation and the business perspective demanded of modern enterprise. Graduates of this STEM program are taught to constantly learn, assess and incorporate emerging technologies into the enterprise in ways that support corporate growth strategies. Students also enjoy a choice of concentrations to ensure their education is tailored to their career aspirations.
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Information Systems faculty
Dr. Jeffrey Nickerson
Professor, Associate Dean for Research
Dr. Theodoros Lappas
Assistant Professor
Dr. Feng Mai
Assistant Professor
Dr. Michael zur Muehlen
Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
Mike Parfett
Industry Professor
Dr. Paul Rohmeyer
Industry Associate Professor
Dr. Aron Lindberg
Assistant Professor
Information Systems by the numbers
$72,700salary
Average salary for Information Systems graduates, Class of 2016
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Stevens online computer IT programs are among the nation's best, according to U.S. News
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Ranked among best non-MBA online business programs by U.S. News & World Report, 2018
Top 15
For the best 20-year return on investment for graduates, 2018 PayScale College ROI Report.
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The online master's in Information Systems is rated tops in the country by College Values Online
Process makes perfect
The value of blending tech and business
“I wanted a tech-first university with a strong business acumen. Stevens has professors who have been in industry and do research with real companies, which is what made me choose it.”
Chris Colla, M.S. Information Systems '07; chief information officer, B&G Foods
Turning to Stevens for its first CIO
Insights through analytics
"Stevens classes give us a very strong understanding of how tools like Google Analytics and AdWords are applied in real scenarios, which gives invaluable depth at work."
Archana Vasanthan '17, analyst, Accenture
Applying skills on Google project
Prepared for anything on interview
"The person who interviewed me had maybe 30 years of experience, she asked me so many questions — and I was able to answer almost everything, because my professors taught me very, very well."
Abirami Pandiyan, M.S. Information Systems '14; technology business analyst, Barclays Capital
Internship lessons are key
“I had courses in finance at Stevens that gave me a general idea of how the industry works, and the school helped me get an internship with Bank of America that gave me even deeper knowledge.”
Abirami Pandiyan, M.S. Information Systems '14; technology associate, Bank of America
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