Information Systems and Technology
Information technology permeates all aspects of modern society. Now, more than ever, the field holds the promise of new technologies and career opportunities. EPP's Information Systems and Technology program is designed to appeal to a wide range of professionals: IT professionals as well as technically-oriented business people looking to acquire a deeper understanding of IT.
The EPP program addresses the analysis, design, development, and integration of systems, and prepares students to create and manage complex information systems that solve real-world problems. Expert instructors teach a wide range of topics, including distributed systems, information security, and project management. Degree program students are prepared to design effective information systems, develop efficient computer and communications networks, conduct complex systems analysis, create sophisticated decision support systems, and understand the costs and trade-offs of system options. Highlights include:
- Classes conveniently scheduled weekday evenings and Saturdays at academic centers, with a number of courses also available online
- Introductory, advanced, and seminar courses that cut across a wide variety of topic areas
- Opportunity to concentrate in information security, distributed systems, knowledge management, software systems, networking, information systems management
- Designed for both technology professionals and technology-oriented business people
- Conveys the skills needed to understand, create, and manage complex information systems that solve real-world problems
- Faculty includes experienced practitioners and academicians with research and development expertise that spans the IT field
- No thesis required
Programs offered:
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Advanced Certificate for Post-Master's Study
