MS Information Systems

Program Requirements

MS Information Systems
  • Information Systems

About the MS in Information Systems Program

Curriculum Requirements (2026-27)

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Introductory Courses

No Introductory Course may be substituted for any other course at any level.

Introductory courses may be waived for any of the following conditions based on faculty review:

  • The student has the appropriate course work to satisfy an Introductory Course based on an official transcript review by faculty and successful grades, typically B or better.
  • The student has appropriate and verified professional experience to satisfy an Introductory Course which is demonstrated through successful completion of a GAE exam.
  • If a Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) is available for the Introductory Courses, upon successfully completion of a GAE, a waiver will be issued.
  • Plan accordingly prior to start of the term, faculty reviews for possible course waivers can take a few weeks. For newly admitted students, possible course waivers will not be initiated until an Intent to Enroll form has been submitted.
  • IS 411
  • IT 403

Foundation Courses

  • IS 421
  • IS 430
  • IS 435
  • IS 451
  • IS 460
  • IS 468

Major Electives

Students must complete 16 credit hours of Major Elective courses. Students are encouraged, but not required, to select Major Elective courses from one of the following competency lists.

 

Project Management and Business Analysis

  • IS 431
  • IS 535
  • IS 556
  • IS 570
  • IS 586

Analytics-Driven Decision Making

  • DSC 423
  • DSC 465
  • IS 436
  • IS 452
  • IS 550
  • IS 574

IT Governance and Legal Responsibilities

  • CSEC 440
  • IS 424
  • IS 444
  • IS 482
  • IS 486
  • IS 487
  • IS 505
  • IS 506
  • IS 511
  • IS 568

Data Management

  • CSC 452
  • CSC 454
  • IS 453
  • IS 549
  • IS 550

Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship

  • IS 431
  • IS 478
  • IS 531
  • IS 580

Open Elective

Students must complete four (4) credit hour of Open Electives. CSC, CSEC, DSC, ECT, GAM, GPH, HCI, HIT, IS, IT, NET, PM, or SE course in the 421-699 range qualifies.

Capstone Options

Four (4) credit hours are required for the capstone. Students have the option of completing either (a) IS 577 (Information Systems capstone course) or IS 531 (Digital Innovation Strategies, Processes and Tools ), (b) a Graduate Internship (4 credits), or (c) a Master’s Thesis.

  • Capstone Options

  • Graduate Internship

  • Master's Thesis

Degree Requirements

Students in this degree program must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete a minimum of 48 graduate credit hours in addition to any required introductory courses of the designated degree program.
  • Complete all graduate courses and requirements listed in the designated degree program.
  • Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses of the designated degree program.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Students pursuing a second (or more) graduate degree may not double count or retake any course that applied toward the completion of a prior graduate degree. If a required course in the second degree was already completed and applied toward a previous degree, the student must meet with a faculty advisor to discuss a new course to be completed and substituted in the new degree. This rule also applies to cross-listed courses, which are considered to be the same course but offered under different subjects.
  • Students pursuing a second master's degree must complete a minimum of 48 graduate credit hours beyond their first designated degree program in addition to any required introductory courses in their second designated degree program.

Students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher will graduate with distinction.

For DePaul's policy on repeat graduate courses and a complete list of academic policies see the DePaul Graduate Handbook in the Course Catalog.