Program: Information Systems, Online, M.S. - University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2024)

Jun 30, 2024

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All students are required to complete 30 credits to receive their degree. Students who need to take the Fundamentals Course (IS 607) must complete 34 credits.

Fundamentals Course

May be waived based on experience and is determined during the admissions review process.

IS 607 - Introduction to Information Systems

Core Courses

All four are required of all students.

IS 631 - Management Information Systems
IS 632 - Networks
IS 633 - Database Management Systems

Advanced Courses

All students must complete a total of six advanced courses.

IS 659 - Principles of Cybersecurity
IS 667 - Interaction Design
IS 668 - Enterprise-Wide Computing
IS 669 - Project Management Operations
IS 670 - Health Informatics
IS 671 - Electronic Commerce
IS 672 - Computer and Network Security
IS 673 - Readings in Human-Centered Computing Research
IS 674 - Information Architecture for the Web
IS 675 - Data Science
IS 676 - Information Integration
IS 677 - Deep Learning
IS 678 - Data Analytics in Cybersecurity
IS 679 - Social Media Application and Analytics
IS 680 - Readings in Systems Design
IS 701 - Independent Study for IFSU
IS 799 - Master’s Thesis Research (total of 6 credits over 2 semesters)

Special Topics Courses

Periodically, our faculty offer courses that cover topics addressing specific issues within information systems. These “special topics” courses offer our online master’s students a unique opportunity to delve into subject matter that is closely relevant to particular areas of interest within the IT professional community and is derived from research conducted by faculty here in the IS department of UMBC. Special topics courses, when offered, meet advanced course requirements and count toward your degree. These courses are subject to limited enrollment and prerequisite requirements. Students can also choose a MS thesis option, which is equivalent to two elective courses. At the end, students are required to come to the campus to defend their MS thesis.

Program Tracks

We are pleased to offer our students another way to set themselves apart from the crowd. Program tracks allow you to focus on an in-demand area of interest while receiving a great education in information systems.

We currently offer the following tracks. Completing a track requires three courses (9 credits) in each category.

Current Students:To sign-up for a track,fill out this form.

Cybersecurity Track

This track will help you secure our connected future. With ransomware and cyber warfare on the rise, governments and businesses need cybersecurity minded people throughout their organizations.

IS 659 - Principles of Cybersecurity
IS 672 - Computer and Network Security
IS 678 - Data Analytics in Cybersecurity
IS 701 - Independent Study for IFSU
Any relevant course that the GPD may see fit for the track (3 credits)

Data Science Track

Businesses and governments around the world are using data to make decisions. They need you to help them make the right ones. This track will help you learn the fundamentals of data science, one of industry’s most coveted skills.

IS 675 - Data Science
IS 676 - Information Integration
IS 677 - Deep Learning
IS 701 - Independent Study for IFSU
Any relevant course that the GPD may see fit for the track (3 credits)

User Experience (UX) Design Track

Have you ever looked at a technology system and thought it could be better or easier to use? The goal of UX Design is an understanding of how humans interact with information technologies and to use this information to improve the lives of those individuals. Taking this track can help enhance your current work and prepare you for a career in user experience, information architecture, and usability.

IS 667 - Interaction Design
IS 674 - Information Architecture for the Web
IS 701 - Independent Study for IFSU
Any relevant course that the GPD may see fit for the track (3 credits)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. AI is a booming field with applications in all aspects of life, including healthcare, finance, business, biology, gaming, physics, security, government, data science, and more. Our AI Track prepares professionals to solve problems in these areas using techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), expert systems, and vision systems.

IS 675 - Data Science
IS 677 - Deep Learning
IS 679 - Social Media Application and Analytics
IS 698 - Special Topics in Information Systems
IS 701 - Independent Study for IFSU
IS 707 - Applications of Intelligent Technologies
Any relevant course that the GPD may see fit for the track (3 credits)

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