Master’s of Information Systems and Technology

The MSIST offers a distinct blend of practical application and theoretical focus. The curriculum has been designed to provide technical and managerial knowledge that you can use now and in the future.

This degree is very customizable.  You can specialize in e-Government, Network Security and Crisis Management, or Social Learning Software Design.  You can earn a specialization in GIS Solution Development.  The benefit of this flexibility is that it allows you to develop expertise in a sub-field of IS&T of your choosing. This is valuable for students going into practice, and for those moving into a PhD program.

Program Details

• 11 courses, 44 units
• Up to 8 units of previous graduate level coursework may be transferred in
• Designed for students with or without IS backgrounds
   

GIS Solutions Development Specialization (MSIST)

Increasingly, organizations in the US and around the world are adopting Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies in ways that promise to transform what they do and how they do it.

The transformative use of GIS poses challenges beyond end-user GIS activities, such as spatial analysis. These challenges involve using GIS technologies as integral parts of solutions for important organizational problems and opportunities. Claremont Graduate University School of Information Systems and Technology will provide you with the technical and managerial knowledge these new challenges demand.

Specialization Courses

IST 370 Geographic Information Systems:  Essential Concepts

This course provides an overview of the theoretical foundations and the applied use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). At the end of the course, you will have a working knowledge of GIS and how to apply these systems in various situations and organizational settings.

IST 371 Introduction to GIS Solution Development

This course will introduce you to the design and development of basic GIS applications and systems. Utilizing knowledge gained in core IS courses; you will develop the fundamental components
of a GIS solution.

IST 372 Advanced GIS Solution Development

This course builds on the knowledge gained in the introductory GIS Solution Development course and focuses on the development of advanced GIS solutions. You will acquire advanced technical skills and focus on designing and developing advanced GIS solutions to meet organizational and end-user needs. The course concludes with the delivery of a prototype GIS-based solution that addresses a real-world problem. The course ensures that you are exposed to the most current technologies and examines emerging issues and trends in the field.

IST 373 GIS Solution Development Practicum

ESRI Development Center

In addition to outstanding coursework and excellent faculty, CGU SISAT will also provide you with a unique resource as we are home to an ESRI Development Center (EDC). The EDC program was created to give recognition and status to exemplary college departments worldwide that educate students in the advanced development of ESRI’s GIS technology.

The EDC provides students and faculty with the capabilities to teach and develop state-of-the-art applications in a prototype lab.The ESRI-provided training focuses on information systems and technology, and offers student recognition through an annual achievement award.