Modern information systems manage data, information and knowledge to support enterprise functions and decision-making as well as human social activity over the Internet. Increasingly, these systems involve big data and artificial intelligence, are distributed and collaborative, and housed in the cloud with built-in security.<br><br>The mission of the MS-INFS program is to enable students of diverse baccalaureate and professional backgrounds to obtain a high-quality MS degree that:<br><br>Provides the theoretical knowledge and hands-on project experience needed to analyze, design, build, deploy, maintain, manage and promote effective organizational use of modern information systems.<br>Allows students to specialize in high demand concentration areas including human-centered computing, and cloud-based information systems.<br>Prepares students for careers in information systems in large and small organizations in both industry and government.