The Master of Science in Information Systems is available at the following locations:

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Optional concentration in Biotechnology

Optional concentration in Information Security

The effective and efficient use of information technology is an integral part of an organization’s ability to achieve a competitive advantage in both the private and public sectors. Ethical practices and professionalism are integrated components throughout the program, along with a focus on essential career development skills and effective management of human resources. The program, based upon nationally approved curriculum recommendations from the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), is updated frequently. Students may optionally select a special emphasis area in either Information Security or Biotechnology, which also may be added at a later time. Designed to be completed in 27 months, the program serves the greater San Francisco Bay area, including Silicon Valley, East Bay, North Bay and Sacramento.

Objectives

• Integrates information and organizational cultures; focusing on current and emerging concepts from both technical and managerial viewpoints.
• Addresses the need of organizations to integrate disparate internal systems in order to create effective communication channels with external parties such as suppliers and customers.
• Promotes the ability to use information technology to foster sound financial systems, to create more effective organizational structures, and to better manage an organization’s human capital.
• Investigates how policy and strategic decisions are affected by information systems and how technology is transforming organizations.
• Improves people, business, and team skills, while emphasizing a customer service orientation, ethics and professionalism.