Master's in Information Systems
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Master's in Information Systems
at
Northwestern University
Overview

Build effective leadership techniques and communication skills necessary to implement change management and innovation

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Mode of learning	Online
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master's in Information Systems
at
Northwestern University
Highlights

Earn a postgraduate degree from Northwestern University
Learn from expert faculty

Master's in Information Systems
at
Northwestern University
Course details

Skills you will learn

Software development Information Security Database Administration Python Network Security Database management Networking Statistics Data analysis Application Development Project Management Disaster Recovery Data Science Data visualization

Who should do this course?

Recent graduates with undergraduate degrees in computer science, information technology, engineering, mathematics, or related fields who are seeking advanced knowledge and skills in information systems

What are the course deliverables?

Graduates will be able to critically analyze complex information systems problems, evaluate potential solutions, and make data-driven decisions
Graduates will demonstrate advanced proficiency in a variety of technical areas, including database management, network security, software development, and system architecture
Graduates will be able to align information systems strategies with organizational goals, anticipate future technological trends, and develop innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs
Graduates will effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement information systems solutions

More about this course

Northwestern University's MS in Information Systems (MSIS) program prepares graduates to advance their careers in IT management or to move into an IT career and progress to management level
Distinct from traditional computer science programs, the MSIS curriculum -which requires 11 units of graduate credit -puts emphasis on the development and management of software projects existing in the workplace
It is designed for professionals who seek a hands-on, laboratory-based experience that will broaden and deepen their knowledge of new and emerging IT

Master's in Information Systems
at
Northwestern University
Curriculum

Core/Required Courses

Telecommunications and Computer Networks

Object-Oriented Programming -or -Python for Data Science

Database Systems Design and Implementation

Computer Information Systems Project - or - Capstone Research

Artificial Intelligence Specialization

Practical Data Science Using Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Software Robotics

Computer Vision

Artificial Intelligence and Deep learning

Plus two elective from the MSIS curriculum

Data Science Specialization

Practical Data Science Using Machine Learning

Math for Modelers

Introduction to Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning

Knowledge Engineering

Decision Analytics

Database and Internet Technologies Specialization

Web Application Development

Database Administration

Practical Data Science Using Machine Learning

Information Systems Management Specialization

Project Management Concepts

Management of Information Security

Information Technology Management

Information Technology Strategy

Project Management Specialization

Project Management Concepts

IT Project Management

Information Technology Finance and Communication

Information Systems Security Specialization

Project Management Concepts

Fundamentals of Network Security

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Management of Information Security

Health Informatics Specialization

Introduction to Clinical Thinking

Introduction to Medical/Health Informatics

HIT Integration, Interoperability and Standards

Decision Support Systems and Health Care

Information Systems Specialization

Project Management Concepts

Master's in Information Systems
at
Northwestern University
Faculty details

Atef Bader

tef Bader has been working in the IT industry for many years and currently is a member of the technical staff at Lucent Technologies. He is a recognized expert in object-oriented technology, automated software testing, concurrent software systems and software architecture.

Faisal Akkawi, Faculty Director

Faisal Akkawi is the faculty director of the Master of Science in Information Systems Program. His area of specialization is software architecture for concurrent systems, and his research interests also include reactive/adaptive intelligent systems and design issues of concurrent programming languages.