信息系统技术理学硕士（MSIST）为学生准备在（1）网络安全和（2）商业智能和信息系统技术职业领域中的领导职位。主要目标是培养能够识别和解决业务问题，管理组织风险，保护和管理计算机网络系统，确保业务连续性，设计和实现数据仓库以及使用商务智能工具进行收集，集成，分析的能力的研究生。 ，并使用分析工具挖掘大数据，以支持所有控制级别（一线，管理和战略）的管理决策。两种职业道路的毕业生都能够利用其分析知识来充分利用大数据（即，培育基于数据，循证驱动的组织）所提供的机会。网络安全职业生涯的具体职位包括：信息安全分析
The Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MSIST) prepares students for leadership positions in the areas of (1) cyber security, and (2) business intelligence and information systems technology career tracks. The main objective is to graduate students who have the ability to identify and solve business problems, manage organizational risk, secure and manage computer network systems, ensure business continuity, design and implement data warehouses, and use business intelligence tools to collect, integrate, analyze, and use analytics tools to mine big data for the purpose of supporting managerial decision making at all control levels-frontline, managerial, and strategic. Graduates of both career tracks are able to use their analytics knowledge to fully exploit the opportunities provided by big data, i.e. nurture data-based, evidence driven organizations. Specific positions for the cyber security career track include: information security analyst, security manager, forensics manager, computer network analyst, database administrator, and computer network architect. Specific positions for the business intelligence and information systems technology career track include management analyst, business intelligence analysts, computer system analysts, business continuity planners, research analysts, IT project managers, and business application managers. The cyber security and in business intelligence and information technology career paths can also lead to strategic positions such as Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Analytics Officer, Chief Data officer, or Chief Business Architect. The program is open to all qualified students with a postbaccalaureate degree (major or minor) from an accredited college or university in any field. Students must have a keen interest in pursuing careers in cyber security, business intelligence, data analytics, and information systems technology.