Information Systems and Analytics

Graduate Study

Timothy Greer, Chair

Aggarwal, N. Brooks, S. Brooks, C. Clark, J. Clark, Erskine, Gambill, Harris, Jih, Korzaan, Morris, Morissette, Seipel, Sengupta, Totty, Zaza, Zhu

Information Systems is where business and technology meet. This ever-growing field attracts graduates who thrive in a team environment and want to utilize their expertise to develop even newer technologies to maximize business productivity. The mission of the Department of Information Systems and Analytics is to provide programs to prepare students to solve business problems through the use of computer information systems, computer tools, and techniques; to prepare students in the management of computer information systems; to provide foundation courses to students in other fields; to encourage intellectual contributions that advance the state of knowledge in the application of information technology and quantitative methods to the solution of business problems, and to promote the involvement of department members in service activities.

The Information Systems program is designed to prepare the student to assume information systems/ technology responsibilities in any organization. Exposure to a broad range of business functions coupled with learned information systems concepts and skills will serve the student well in positions such as computer programmer, database designer/administrator, data communications manager/specialist, project manager, systems analyst, information systems manager, and numerous other positions.

The Cybersecurity Management program is an ever-growing and high-demand field, with excellent earning potential and numerous opportunities across Tennessee and beyond. Courses will include computer architecture, programming, systems analysis, networking, cryptography, security system design, risk assessment, policy analysis, and much more. Students can learn to assess security needs, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures.

At least 50 percent of the required major hours must be taken in residence at MTSU for a major in Information Systems and 6 hours for a minor. All Information Systems and Cybersecurity Management majors have a built-in minor in Business Administration. Students may select a different minor but more than 120 semester hours may be required.

Graduate Study

The department offers the Master of Science in Information Systems and Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management. In addition, graduate courses are offered for the Master of Business Administration.