Are you inspired by technology and information systems? If you’ve been eyeing a STEM career with plenty of opportunities for advancement and experience in a variety of organizations, the STEM-certified Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) program from Texas A&M International University may be for you. This 100% online program covers many of the necessary skills that businesses are looking for in technology professionals.
Here is what you can expect from this program that can be completed in as few as 12 months:
- Meeting Basic Requirements
TAMIU’s online program has a handful of requirements for acceptance:
- An undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, documented by official transcripts from the school
- GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Two references
- Work experience and background documented on a resume
Additional requirements for international students apply, and you may be required to provide documentation in place of any of the above.
What if you are not very far along in your STEM education or do not have the relevant work experience for a technology degree? The program offers two additional, required prep-module courses for those who have not earned a degree from an AACSB-accredited program: a Data Analytics for Management course and an Information Systems and Programming course.
These 2-credit-hour courses will get you at the level needed to continue with your master’s program.
- Core Courses
After you have met the preliminary requirements, you can begin the core coursework. These exciting learning experiences cover a wide range of leadership and technology practices so you can advance in your career for years to come. Online courses cover topics in management strategies, programming, networking and systems, database design, data mining, data analytics and project management. Each course is designed to give you the real-world tools you need to succeed in the business and technology spheres.
- Electives for Success
Additionally, you will choose two electives to expand your understanding of corporate culture and leadership roles. Elective courses explore topics such as decision-making, human resources, international business (including imports and exports), business research and entrepreneurship. Choose the courses that best fit your professional and personal goals and interests.
- The Skills for the Future
The language of business leaders and technology experts is not drastically different, and the most successful professionals will be well versed in both realms. That is why an advanced master’s degree in information science is an attractive option for anyone who wants to excel in both worlds. Upon completion of TAMIU’s online program, graduates can expect proficiency in the following:
- Turn raw data into useful business information
- Implement software solutions to solve everyday challenges
- Solve problems at every step of an organization, using tech tools and data insights
- Program a variety of applications and file structures
- Communicate in person and with data to guide leaders in an organization
As technology changes, graduates will be expected to seek new solutions and advance their skills to use these solutions.
- Better Outcomes for Tech Leaders
The return on investment (ROI) for an MSIS degree has great potential. With an investment of 33 credit hours and tuition of $12,111 (for in-state residents), you will be prepared to handle challenges faced by growing businesses worldwide and advance your career. Courses have flexible start times, so you can pick when’s right to begin the next step.
Whether you choose to work in the United States or take your expertise global, graduates will be poised to lead in a variety of industries where STEM skills are desperately needed.
Learn more about Texas A&M International University’s online Master of Science in Information Science program.
