COMPUTING SCIENCES
M.S. in Information Systems Technology
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- Degree Requirements
- Tuition and Fees
- 100% Online
The Santee Cooper Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MSIST) program with a concentration in security prepares future leaders through a critical examination of both academic and practical applications of various segments of the information security and data analytics industry.
This 100% online program is designed to allow a student with a bachelor's degree in a related field to complete the MSIST program with 33 graduate credit hours in under two years. Apply by June 15 for fall admission. Apply now »
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, national employment growth for information security and data analytics-related occupations will increase by approximately 25 percent over the next decade (2018-2028).
Career Paths
The MSIST program develops the technical, analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills IT professionals need to secure infrastructure and communicate actionable insights from a vast quantity and variety of data in an increasingly complex environment. Our program is an advanced professional degree designed to prepare students for versatile and challenging careers. Graduates of the MSIST program will be prepared for the following positions:
- Information security architect
- Cybersecurity engineer
- Chief information security officer
- Information security/cybersecurity manager
- IT security analyst/consultant
- Computer and information research scientists
- ETL engineer/developer
- Data warehouse specialist/BI specialist
- Chief data officer
- Database administrator
- Database/data architect
- Data scientist
- Chief analytics officer
Meet the MSIST Faculty
Schedule & Registration
- MSIST cohorts start each fall semester.
- To register for sections, please go to WebAdvisor. For information on using WebAdvisor, see WebAdvisor for Students.
- Textbook requirements are linked directly from Webadvisor when you search for classes (it will be included in the class description section when you click on a class).
- To access your course, go to Moodle, our Learning Management System.
- Schedule subject to change based on faculty availablilty and enrollment. Contact your academic advisor for assistance.
Student Plan
Year 1
| Fall I | CORE 1 or 5 | IST-600 Data-Driven Programming |
|---|---|---|
| Fall II | CORE 2 or 5 | IST-660 Cybersecurity and Information Assurance |
| Spring I | CORE 3 or 5 | IST-610 Networking and Cybersecurity |
| Spring II | CORE 4 or 5 | IST-670 Data Management and Analytics |
| Maymester | Security 1 of 2 | Course TBA |
| Summer I | CORE 5 of 5 | CORE IST-650 Information Systems Technology in Context |
| Summer II | Data Analytics 1 of 2 | Course TBA |
Year 2
| Fall I | Data Analytics 2 of 2 | Course TBA |
|---|---|---|
| Fall II | Security 2 of 2 | Course TBA |
| Spring I | Captstone 1 of 2 | Capstone IST 659, 669, or 679 |
| Spring II | Capstone 2 of 2 | Capstone IST 659, 669, or 679 |
Information
Jean French, Ph.D.
Professor, Department Chair
843-234-3430
jennis@coastal.edu