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

Domains

  • Project Management and Business Analysis

  • Analytics-Driven Decision Making

  • IT Governance and Legal Responsibilities

  • Data Management

  • Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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.
Admission and Aid

Visit the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media’s Graduate Admission Office page for additional information, FAQs, to schedule an appointment with an admissions officer and more.

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Scholarships and Aid
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Alumni Insights

"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." - Daniel Smith (MS '18)
 

"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." - Gabriela Ariza (MS '17)

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.
Faculty

At the School of Computing, you’ll connect personally with faculty while collaborating on research and projects that advance the field.

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DePaul CDM Faculty Janine Spears
Janine Spears
Associate Professor, School of Computing
Janine's research focuses on information security risk management, cybersecurity workforce development, and online consumer privacy. She serves as the director of Atlantis, a dual-degree study abroad program with partner universities in France and Sweden, and the director of the Cybersecurity Clinic.
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DePaul CDM Faculty Makoto Nakayama
Makoto Nakayama
Associate Professor, School of Computing
Before coming to DePaul, Makoto served as a software engineer on operating systems, a corporate business planning staff member focusing on technologies, and a product marketing manager on NetWare products. His research interests include online consumer behaviors, cross-cultural online review analysis, enterprise system management, and IT apps for foreign workers.
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DePaul CDM Faculty Maria Diaz Campo
Maria Diaz Campo
Instructor, School of Computing
Maria's research examines how emerging technologies influence organizational decision-making, user behavior, and system design, with particular interests in IT investment, AI, human-computer interaction, and inclusive technology design. Her work bridges theory and practice, offering insights that help organizations navigate digital transformation, enhance user engagement, and build technological resilience in dynamic environments.
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DePaul CDM Faculty Olayele Adelakun
Olayele Adelakun
Associate Professor, School of Computing
Yele is the executive director of the Innovation Development (ID) Lab, where students, researchers, and industry clients collaborate to drive innovation forward. His research areas include agile and digital innovation, telemedicine, and IT sourcing.
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