THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Systems Development Specialization Apply managerial and technical skills to increase organizational effectiveness. Build strategic information systems using the latest technologies. Master the Systems Life Cycle. Today’s computer systems are complicated and user expectations are high. Developing a large software system for a dynamic, growing business is a challenge many developers face. This challenge requires knowledge of a variety of development techniques and tools and creativity. The Systems Development specialization focuses on the complete development life cycle from analysis to implementation and introduces key management and technical approaches needed for the life cycle. The program consists of 33 hours and covers such topics as: • • • • Object-Oriented Technology Database Management Advanced System Design Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence • • • • • Management of Information Systems Information Security Data Communications and Networking Intelligent Information Systems Managing the Digital Enterprise For further information contact Dr. Carolyn Davis, MSIS Graduate Advisor carolyn@uta.edu or 817-272-7399.