MS programs online

Gain the skills to become an in-demand professional in a rapidly growing industry with the unique Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management online program from Murray State University. Designed with the needs of various industries in mind, this STEM-designated degree provides you with the technical foundation to manage and secure contemporary data networks as well as an overview of security challenges and mitigation controls such as network intrusion, prevention and detection, incident response, malicious software, public key encryption, and message authentication. You will graduate equipped with skills in cybersecurity governance, policy and planning, risk management, business continuity, and more. This degree can complement your existing career by adding collaborative information technology and security expertise to your professional strengths.

Our innovative program was built to accommodate the educational needs of working professionals and does not require an extensive background in IT or cybersecurity. Murray State faculty follow the technology industry closely to continuously assess and determine how to best develop your abilities, beginning with the basics.

Whether you want to boost your technology credentials or begin a new career path, you can tailor this flexible Master of Science in Information Systems online program by choosing from a broad range of electives to strengthen the industry-specific skillset that best aligns with your career goals. Gain the theoretical background and practical experience necessary to thrive in the information systems field.

Program coursework examines key ideas, practices and frameworks of project management, such as Agile, in the context of information systems. Enhance your understanding of extracting data from multiple sources, transforming the data and loading the data into data warehouse architectures through the ETL process. In our experiential curriculum, you will apply data analysis techniques such as prediction, clustering, associations and forecasting to creatively solve real-world problems.

Learn from experienced instructors who are dedicated to your success. Our world-class faculty will ensure you are well-versed in cutting-edge tools such as R, Python^™, IBM SPSS Modeler, SAP^® Predictive Analytics, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and more.

The Master of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Business Analytics online program from Murray State University is a pragmatic program centered on problem-solving; it combines modern information technology practices with business acumen.

In the master's in information systems online program, you will examine the critical issues and challenges related to IT decision-making as well as the technological and human aspects of solutions. While studying for your MS in Information Systems, you will focus on the impact of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, how ERP software integrates business functions and how to make current business functions compatible with an ERP system. Additionally, you will learn software cycle, software process maturity and Agile modules as well as various software methodologies, such as object oriented, rapid development, software design, and verification and testing.

Our faculty are experts in the field of management information systems and committed to your success. Our coursework incorporates state-of-the-art tools such as R, Python™, IBM SPSS Data Modeler, SAP® Predictive Analytics, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). You will benefit from hands-on practice with analytics software while learning to develop applications for analytics through data management and analysis skills.

The online Master of Science in Information Systems with a concentration in Information Security program is for emerging technology leaders, whether you are seeking to expand your career opportunities or want to enter the information systems field.

In this AACSB-accredited program, you will develop your ability to build, improve and maintain cybersecurity prevention policies, automations and best practices. Gain a comprehensive of modern information security challenges, while learning how to solve those challenges with modern applications. Combine core MSIS expertise — with coursework in data management, software development and network communications — with specialized information security tools.

At Murray State, you will enjoy personalized attention from the same experienced faculty who teach on-campus. Our world-class instructors are experts in modern technology tools such as R, Python^™, IBM SPSS Data Modeler, SAP^® Predictive Analytics, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and more.