MSIS Specializations and Classes
Web-based Information Services
Students explore a variety of tools and online solutions that bring people and information together.
Web-based Information Services Electives:
- 6050: Computer Programming
- 6420: Web Development
- 7440: Advanced Web Development
- 7470: Information Architecture
- 8000: Seminar in Information Policy
Data Analytics
The world is drowning in data yet information "" useful information "" remains in short supply. Students in this specialization learn how to work with databases and large data sets to uncover insights that drive decision-making.
Data Analytics Electives:
- 6050: Computer Programming
- 6490: Statistics and Data Analysis
- 7491: Data Analytics
- 7492: Information Visualization
- 8000: Seminar in Information Policy
Health and Scientific Data Management
Health, science, and research have witnessed an explosion of data! To meet these unique data challenges, the Health and Scientific Data Management specialization prepares an information workforce with the needed skills to be successful in data-intensive environments. Graduates can explore opportunities as a data analyst, health informatician, data detective, or research data librarian. The valuable knowledge and skills you will gain from this specialization can contribute to and support health care, teaching, research, policy development, management and scientific transformation.
Health and Scientific Data Management Electives:
- 6050: Computer Programming
- 7491: Data Analytics
- 7492: Information Visualization
- 7610: Health Sciences Information Services and Resources
- 7620: Health Informatics
- 8000: Seminar in Information Policy
User Experience
Do you want to work at the intersection of people and technology? Students in this specialization learn to understand today's users of online communities and digital media and to design or improve online services for their organizations. Well-designed sites are enjoyed by their users and they come back again and again.
User Experience Electives:
- 6050: Computer Programming
- 6420: Web Development
- 7455: Human Computer Interaction
- 7470: Information Architecture
- 7500: Information Behavior
- 7930: User Experience (UX) Design