D.Sc. Information Systems Course Summary

Knowledge Requirements*	DSU Classes	3-15 Credits
Information Systems	INFS 601	3
Foundations of Programming	INFS 605	3
Applied Statistics	INFS 608	3
Mgmt & Evaluation of Information Systems	INFS 612	3
An Introduction to Research	INFS 614	3
Master's Level Information Systems Required Classes	DSU Classes	18 Credits
Systems Analysis and Design Using Case-based Tools	INFS 720	3
Project and Change Management	INFS 724	3
Web Application Development	INFS 730	3
IT Infrastructure, Technology and Network Management	INFS 750	3
Enterprise Modeling, and Data Management	INFS 760	3
Information Technology Strategy and Policy	INFS 780	3
Master's Level Information Systems Specializations: Select one of four specializations	DSU Classes	9 Credits
Data Management	DSU Classes	9 Credits
Data Warehousing & Data Mining	INFS 762	3
Information Retrieval	INFS 764	3
Advanced Database	INFS 766	3
Application Development	DSU Classes	9 Credits
Emerging Technologies and Issues	INFS 732	3
Multi-tiered and Service-Oriented Architectures	INFS 734	3
Technology for Mobile Devices	INFS 736	3
Network Administration & Security	DSU Classes	9 Credits
Advanced Network Technology & Management	INFS 752	3
Network Security & Intrusion Detection	INFS 754	3
Cloud Computing and Network Services	INFS 756	3
Healthcare Information Systems	DSU Classes	9 Credits
Introduction to Healthcare Information	INFS 701	3
Healthcare Information Infrastructure	INFS 742	3
Healthcare Information Analysis	INFS 744	3
Research Methods	DSU Classes	9 Credits
Design Research Methods	INFS 805	3
Qualitative Research Methods	INFS 810	3
Quantitative Research Methods	INFS 815	3
Research Specializations: Select one of three specializations	DSU Classes	27 Credits
Decision Support, Knowledge and Data Management	DSU Classes	27 credits
Decision Support systems	INFS 830	3
Knowledge Management	INFS 834	3
Dec Support/Knowledge Mgmt Research	INFS 838	3
Research Seminar Topics	INFS 890	6
Select four (12 cr.)electives from electives list		12
Information Assurance and Computer Security	DSU Classes	27 credits
Principles of Information Assurance	INFA 701	3
Managing Security Risks	INFA 713	3
Info Assurance/Computer Security Research	INFS 848	3
Research Seminar Topics	INFS 890	6
Select four (12 cr.) electives from electives list		12
Healthcare Information Systems	DSU Classes	27 credits
IS Tools and Applications for Healthcare Research	HIMS 748	3
Current Issues in Health Informatics	INFS/HIMS 820	3
Health Informatics Research	INFS 868	3
Research Seminar Topics	INFS 890	6
Select four (12 cr.) electives from electives list		12

Specialization Electives: Select four (12 cr.) courses from the list below

Course Number	Course	Credit hours	Decision Support, Knowledge & Data Management	Information Assurance & Computer Security	Healthcare Information Systems
INFS 834	Knowledge management	3	R	E	E
INFS 830	Decision support systems	3	R	E	E
INFS 762	Data Warehousing & Data Mining	3	E		E
INFS 764	Information Retrieval	3	E		E
INFS 766	Advanced Database	3	E		E
INFA 713	Managing Security Risks	3	E	R	E
INFA 715	Data Privacy	3		E	E
INFA 719	Software Security	3		E
INFA 721	Computer Forensics	3		E
INFA 723	Cryptography	3		E
INFA 725	Advanced Network Hacking	3		E
INFA 729	Advanced Web Hacking	3		E
INFA 739	Software Quality Assurance	3		E
INFA 741	Introduction to Banking	3	E	E
INFA 743	Information Security Management Systems			E
INFA 745	Compliance and Audit	3		E
INFA 751	Wireless Security	3		E