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IST 614 and IST 621 must be taken the first semester of the student’s program, unless specifically advised otherwise. IST 618 must be taken in the second semester of the student’s program.

Secondary Core: 12 Credits

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Management Strategies and Users Track: 6 credits

Technological Infrastructure Track: 6 credits

Electives: 12 to 18 Credits

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Students register for IST 755, the MSIS Capstone course, after the successful completion of IST 614 and at least 24 credits in the degree program.  Students register for IST 765, the MSIS Research Capstone course, after the successful completion of IST 614, IST 671, and at least 24 credits in the degree program.  IST 765 is intended for students who wish to complete a research project in the area of enterprise digital transformation, under faculty supervision, and in place of IST 755.  Students register for IST 971 halfway through their program of study. For IST 971, students with little or no appropriate experience as information professionals must register for at least 2 credits and no more than 6 credits of internship credits.

Guidelines for Credit Reductions and Substitutions

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Syracuse University undergraduate students in junior standing (between 54–83 total cumulative credits) are eligible for Fast Track, in addition to students at our partner schools.  All students are encouraged to apply by February 1 or earlier; however, the deadline to indicate interest and apply is May 1 of their junior year. Admission to the graduate program will be conditional based on completion of the undergraduate program.

Primary Core: 6 Credits

Disclaimer: Undergraduate coursework for specific graduate equivalent classes must be at a B or better in order to not take the graduate equivalent class. While the equivalent undergrad course with a grade of B or better will fulfill the track requirement, a different graduate-level elective within the field must replace that substituted course/credit.

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Students register for IST 755, the MSIS Capstone course, after the successful completion of IST 614 and at least 24 credits in the degree program.  Students register for IST 765, the MSIS Research Capstone course, after the successful completion of IST 614, IST 671, and at least 24 credits in the degree program.  IST 765 is intended for students who wish to complete a research project in the area of enterprise digital transformation, under faculty supervision, and in place of IST 755.  Students register for IST 971 halfway through their program of study. For IST 971, students with little or no appropriate experience as information professionals must register for at least 2 credits and no more than 6 credits of internship credits.

Guidelines for Credit Substitutions

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Syracuse University undergraduate students in junior standing (between 54–83 total cumulative credits) are eligible for Fast Track, in addition to students at our partner schools.  All students are encouraged to apply by February 1 or earlier; however, the deadline to indicate interest and apply is May 1 of their junior year. Admission to the graduate program will be conditional based on completion of the undergraduate program.

Primary Core: 9 Credits

Secondary Core: 12 Credits

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Management Strategies and Users Track: 6 credits

Technological Infrastructure Track: 6 credits

Electives:  21-27 Credits

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Students register for IST 755, the MSIS Capstone course, after the successful completion of IST 614 and at least 24 credits in the degree program.  Students register for IST 765, the MSIS Research Capstone course, after the successful completion of IST 614, IST 671, and at least 24 credits in the degree program.  IST 765 is intended for students who wish to complete a research project in the area of enterprise digital transformation, under faculty supervision, and in place of IST 755.  Students register for IST 971 halfway through their program of study. For IST 971, students with little or no appropriate experience as information professionals must register for at least 2 credits and no more than 6 credits of internship credits.

Guidelines for Credit Substitutions

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Management Strategies and Users Track

Technological Infrastructure Track

Recommended Secondary Core: 12 Credits

The following advising lists show several possible tracks that can be appropriate for students with varying types of prior experience and learning goals.  These tracks represent domains in the field that might be of interest as specific areas of emphasis depending upon the student’s prior work experience.  Students can choose 9 credits from the lists below, selecting all credits from one track, or from a mix of all four. Courses other than those listed below may be acceptable.

Data Science Track

Information Security Track

Policy and User Track

Systems Solutions Track

Recommended Elective Courses

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Students in the Information Management for Executives program are limited to counting a maximum of 3 credits of Internship toward the program total credit requirements for elective courses.  A petition is required to document this substitution of internship credits in place of an elective course.

Graduate Immersion Seminar: Non-Credit, Required
The Graduate Immersion Seminar is a residential workshop that presents emerging topics in the information studies field, designed to bring together students from all graduate programs in the school.  Three seminars are delivered each year.  Students in the M.S.I.M. program must complete one seminar during the duration of their program of study. You can find more information by visiting https://ischool.syr.edu/academics/graduate-seminars/.

Exit Requirement: 3  credits

Information Systems Online

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Below is just one example of how a full-time campus-based student would complete a C.A.S. in data science, concurrently with the M.S.I.S. degree. Keep in mind, this is only one example, and everyone takes a different path here at the iSchool, depending on course availability and interest. To view the requirements of each C.A.S., please refer to the appropriate advising check sheet which can be found in 114 Hinds Hall, Student Services, or  https://answers.syr.edu/display/ischool/Handbooks+and+Checksheets.   

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Spring 2023

Part 2: Graduate Student Policies

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