Information Systems

Master of Science

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

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The MS in Information Systems (IS) bridges the gap between business and IT. Business organizations are most interested in serving customers with the best products and services. IT is a fast-moving area with many kinds of technologies, tools, and systems. Our MS-IS program emphasizes understanding diverse technology trends, agile project management, digital transformation, analytics systems, and innovation with five major elective domains. Students can interact with local IT leaders at annual IS conferences and participate in prominent companies’ real-world projects. Our curriculum allows students to gain hands-on experience with the latest versions of SAP ERP systems used by Fortune 500 companies and beyond.

For international students: this is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify you to extend your post-graduation stay in the United States.

Degree Requirements

  • Project Management and Business Analysis

  • Analytics-Driven Decision Making

  • IT Governance and Legal Responsibilities

  • Data Management

  • Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship

  • IT Leadership and Operations

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Determine the main business impact from emerging trends in Information Systems (IS).
  • Describe key outcomes in each of the five phases of a systems development life cycle.
  • Explain key benefits and challenges of best practices in IS projects.
  • Use diagrams for IS requirements and conceptual design specifications (e.g., context diagram, data flow diagram, use case diagram, entity relationship diagram), given a short business case.

Alumni Insights

Daniel Smith (MS '18)

"I think we really do need to focus as a university on preparing students for the workforce, and DePaul does that by giving students the tools they need to succeed. We’ve met some really cool and diverse people at companies I could see myself working for. Allstate, Morningstar, DigitalMint—these are important industry leaders."

Gabriela Ariza (MS '17)

"At the graduate level, what I really liked about the classes was they were focusing on real-world examples. I feel like a lot of times people think that college doesn’t prepare you for the workforce, but in this case, we had projects that were really going to affect actual companies. I remember doing disaster recovery [in class]. Now, in this role, I’m responsible for disaster recovery, and I actually look back at the assignments I was doing at DePaul."

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Faculty
Janine Spears
Janine is an associate professor in the School of Computing whose research focuses on information security risk management, cybersecurity workforce development, and online consumer privacy. She serves as DePaul-Atlantis Director, a dual-degree study abroad program with partner universities in France and Sweden.
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Steve Rubinow
Steve is an adjunct in CDM who brings a diverse and extensive background of professional experience as a CIO and CTO in a variety of companies and industries on five continents, from Silicon Valley startups to Fortune 500 firms. His interests lie in the architecture and development of complex systems and the organizational considerations that are necessary to make them successful. Having advanced degrees in Computer Science, Chemistry and Business, he is always exploring opportunities at the intersection of these fields.
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Theresa Steinbach
Terry is an associate dean at CDM and an associate professor in the School of Computing. Her research areas include computer science education, informal learning, makerspaces and computational thinking, and entrepreneurship. She teaches in the areas of database design for information systems, analysis and design, project management, and entrepreneurship.
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Olayele Adelakun
Yele is an associate professor in the School of Computing and the executive director of the Innovation Development (ID) Lab. His research areas include agile and digital innovation, telemedicine, and IT sourcing.
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Corporate Connections

CDM’s Innovation Development Lab (iD-Lab) serves as a model for university and corporate partnerships in the area of technology innovation. Current work in the lab focuses on three primary areas: development of technology innovation projects with member companies; education through training, workshops, and practical experiences; and research on technology innovation. Current partners include companies such as Abbott, Allstate, Bosch, CareerBuilder, CDW, and Digital Mint.

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Student Organizations
CDM is home to a number of student organizations to fit your interests and career goals, including the DePaul Information Systems Student Organization (DISSO). DISSO is the Association of Information Systems Student Chapter at DePaul University. Their mission is to promote the study and utilization of information systems through programs of professional development, social networking, and community development. The organization holds networking events with professionals from industry and academia, participates in national competitions, and hosts academic events pertinent to information systems. Students will gain experience and exposure that can contribute to their professional prospects.
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Interacting with the Industry
The Optimizing Digital Innovation Conference is an annual gathering hosted by the DePaul Innovation Development Lab. Each year, nearly 200 industry professionals from a number of Fortune 500 Companies come together to discuss new ways that their organizations can approach innovation. The event features discussions with speakers ranging from Executives and Sr. Directors to Academics and Award-Winning Authors. ODI is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to network and learn groundbreaking innovation strategies that can be applied at any level.
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