Course Requirements

To earn the degree, a student must complete the following courses:

Required (27 credits)
INSS 510* INSS 620* INSS 630* INSS 638* INSS 640* INSS 650* INSS 720* INSS 880+ INSS 890+	Computer Concepts Software Structures Information Systems in Organizations Data Communication Systems Networks Information Systems Analysis and Design Database Management / Decision Systems Information Systems Policy Information Systems Practicum Professional Seminar
* Please refer to the comprehensive examination section. + These are 16-week courses offered over two terms.

Electives (9 credits)
Students meeting course prerequisites may use:

Non-required BSU INSS courses as electives.
ECON, MGMT, or PUAD courses as electives with prior approval of the program director. MGMT 601, MGMT 511, MGMT 584, and MGMT 585 are automatically approved if needed to satisfy undergraduate prerequisites. Students in the MIS program are not eligible for MGMT 640.
University of Maryland University College graduate courses as electives with prior approval of the MIS program director. UMUC courses are considered transfer credit and are governed by the 6 s.h. transfer credit limit. Suggested UMUC courses for transfer are listed under the Information Technology program section.

TOTAL: 36 credits