Information Systems

Overview

As an MS in Information Systems student from Texas A&M University Central Texas, you will augment your existing Information Systems knowledge and skills through research of new technology solutions and methods to leverage legacy technology in new ways. 

The program provides a well-rounded, holistic approach to Managing Information Systems, through which our students gain skills and knowledge about ethical, legal, security, and social issues relating to Information Systems.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

• Graduates should demonstrate ability to write effectively on technical and non-technical subjects in computer information systems.

• Graduates should demonstrate ability to orally communicate effectively on technical and non-technical subjects in computer information systems.

• Graduates should be able to work well as a part of diverse teams.

• Graduates should be able to evaluate computer information systems solutions for business situations and select optimal solutions.

• Graduates should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in areas including, but not limited to, the ethical, legal, security, and social issues inherent in information systems.

• Graduates should be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to engage in continued professional development.

• Graduates should demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary to research and evaluate current and emerging trends and technologies in order to build effective organizational solutions.

• Graduates should demonstrate an understanding of the role information systems plays in supporting organizational decision-making and for achieving competitive advantage.

• Graduates should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to analyze business needs, and then acquire and/or design and develop the appropriate solution from existing and emerging technologies and tools.

Career Opportunities

• Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer

• Director of Systems Development/E-Commerce /IT operations

• IT Manager

• IT Project Manager

• Application Development Manager

• Database Manager

• Database Designer

• Database Administrator

• Application Developer

• Programmer/Analyst

• Systems Analyst/Business Analyst

• Network Administrator