Masters in Information Science

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MS-IS) program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the IT industry. The program's curriculum is rigorous and innovative, and it emphasizes problem-solving skills and the design of groundbreaking software solutions. Graduates of the program are equipped to solve the complex problems of the real-world business world and to meet the humanistic needs of the people who use their solutions. The MS-IS program at UALR is a flexible degree program that can be tailored to meet the needs of individual students. Students can choose from a variety of specializations, and they can also design their own degree programs. The program's curriculum includes courses in system analysis and design, database management, enterprise architecture, information security and compliance, e-commerce and internet-based applications, data warehousing, business process design, strategic IT and change management, and business intelligence applications. After completing the MS-IS program, students will be prepared for careers in a variety of technology-based and consulting firms. The degree from UALR is recognized for its rigor and innovation, and it helps students develop strong research and individual accountability skills. Graduates of the program typically find jobs as data analytics managers, computer and information systems managers, IT risk managers, and cyber security analysts.