Program Overview
Dar Al-Hekma University is offering the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) which is a two-year program, with 42 credit hours towards graduation. It combines the highly technical content of information science with the managerial emphasis of information systems, applying computer-based activities, communication skills, and managerial principles. The curriculum is customized to serve the immediate needs of the labor market culminating in a capstone project, which gives students an initial start to participate in and solve real-life problems with hands-on experience.
Courses in the program are scheduled in the evenings and/or weekends to accommodate different busy work/life schedules that students may have. Tuition is per credit hour.
. For those interested in getting a scholarship, the University offers different types of
graduate scholarships. Students can also get a
bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and international relations that the University offers.
Program Tracks
Business Intelligence:
The business intelligence track focuses on data warehousing, data mining, big data analytics, and decision support systems.
Program Mission
To enable technical and business professionals to become accomplished agents, innovative entrepreneurs, and technically empowered leaders of the future with real-world perspectives.
Why Choose this Master Program at Dar Al Hekma University?
- This program is designed to produce IT professionals who can draw on technical and leadership capabilities, effective communication skills, innovative professional practices, and strategic and organizational skills.
- In this program, you will develop a thorough understanding of information systems (IS), fundamental business IS concepts, and how IS can be used to tackle day-to-day and strategic business needs.
- You will learn various areas of business and technological interests such as project management, analytics, business, and technology strategies, as well as web development, and systems analysis and design.
- The program is taught by a team of professional instructors and researchers, who are experts in the field of information systems.
- Upon graduation, our students will be able to work in various industries whether public or private as they will have the technical capabilities to do so.
- The University is equipped with the required infrastructure (labs, computers, software) to provide students with a professional learning environment.
Admission Requirements
Programs
| TOEFL Score
| Required Bachelor
Degree
| Othe Admission Requirement
|
|---|
Master of Science in
Information Systems
| 450-550
| A Bachelor Degree in Information
Systems,, or Information Technology
or Computer Science, or a Bachelor
Degree in all Business majors.
| Pass Interview.
Professionals in the field more
than 5 years. with BS in majors
other than Business and
Computing Technology
|
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Knowledge
- Exhibit a broad knowledge and research skills needed to lead and manage the resources and the processes associated with information systems within an organization or a social setting.
- Demonstrate a specialized knowledge of information systems to provide computing-based solutions for various business domains.
Skills
- Apply advanced information systems theories and software development concepts to build and manage projects within an organization or a social setting.
- Analyze real-life computing problems using advanced concepts of information systems disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design and implement computing-based solutions to meet a given set of complex computing requirements in the context of the information systems disciplines.
- Evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of complex information systems requirements in the context of the information systems disciplines.
- Communicate effectively in writing and in oral presentations in a variety of professional contexts.
Valus
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of ethics, legal responsibilities, integrity, and academic values needed to deal with developing information systems applications and research.
- Function with limited autonomy and high responsibility as a member or a leader of a culturally diverse team engaged in activities related to the information systems disciplines.
Plan of Study
|
Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
|---|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
MSIS 6310
| IT Infrastructure
Administration
| 3
| MSIS 6312
| Emerging Technologies
| 3
|
MSIS 6311
| Systems Development &
Deployment
| 3
| MSIS 6313
| Enterprise Architecture
| 3 |
MSIS 6320
| IS Ethics & Sustainability
| 3
| MSIS 6322
| Information & Content
Management
| 3 |
MSIS 6321
| Business Continuity &
Information Assurance
| 3
| MSIS 6323
| IS Strategy &
Governance
| 3 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
|---|
|
Semester – Fall |
Semester – Spring |
|---|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
MSIS 63XX
| Program Elective
| 3
| MSIS 63XX
| Program Elective
| 3
|
MSIS 63XX
| Program Elective
| 3 | MSIS 6332
| Integrated Capstone
Project II
| 3 |
MSIS 6331
| Integrated Capstone
Project I
| 3
| BMSIS 6330
| Technology
Entrepreneurship
| 3 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
9 |
Total Credit Hours |
9 |
Track Plan of Study
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
MSIS6350
| Business Intelligence and Decision Support | 3 |
| MSIS6351 | Data Warehousing and Data Mining | 3 |
MSIS6352
| Big Data Analytics | 3
|
Career Prospects
The program equips students with the necessary skills that qualify them for a variety of career paths/jobs in the market including, but not limited to:
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
- Information technology consultants
- Chief systems analysts and designers
- Chief technology project managers
- Chief business intelligence analysts
- Chief software developers
