1. IS-PC School of CTI DePaul University
MS IS 2005 Guide
IS-PC
School of CTI
DePaul University
MS IS 2005

2. Why Changes? Increasing use of OO methods  more OOAD needed
Increasing importance of IS architecture
Increasing depth and diversity of technologies
Pressure on IT/IS dept to do more with lower headcount
Increasing need to have skills in more IT areas So, you need to have multiple competencies.
MS IS 2005

3. The Gist of the Changes
Inclusion of OOAD (SE 430) in the Foundation Phase. SE 430 Object Oriented Modeling
Inclusion of IS architecture (ECT 425) in the Foundation Phase. ECT 425 Technical Fundamentals of Distributed Information Systems
No core exams.
Nineteen competency modules already defined.
MS IS 2005

4. Basic Requirements Complete the Prerequisite Phase.
Take Foundation (4) + Advanced (8) + Capstone (1) = 13 courses with NO DOUBLE-COUNTING.
Take at least three 500-level courses plus the capstone (IS577).
You can “earn” 2 or more competencies.
The same course can be double/triple-counted in different competency modules.
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5. Competency Modules Database Design I Database Design II
Application Development
Software Engineering
Data Mining & Analytics
Network Design
e-Business Systems
HCI Methods
Internet Application Development
Information Assurance & Security Design
Enterprise Systems Integration
Project Management
Wireless/Mobile Applications
Knowledge Management
Advanced Internet Technologies
IT Architecture Design
IT Planning and Strategies
Global Systems & Strategies
Legal & Social Issues
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6. The Summary of Prerequisite ChangesAY AY
CSC 211
and CSC212
and CSC 212
or CSC 224
CSC 224
CSC 323
IT 223
ECT 270
no longer required
or CSC 336
ECT 353
ECT 310
IS 404 (2002, 2003)
IT 215
TDC 361
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7. The Summary of the Graduate Phase ChangesAY AY
IS 421
no longer required
IS 422
IS 483
CSC 449
CSC 451
IS 425
TDC 425
ECT 425
SE 430
IS 577
3 500-level courses + 5 graduate level courses
At least 2 competencies possible
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8. How to Transition to MS IS 2005?
(In the Core Phase by Fall 2004 quarter) to MS IS 2005
If following has been taken --
Then substitute for the following
Or do the following
IS 483
IS 425
IS 422
SE 430
IS 421
Does not apply
Waive IT 215, Waive TDC 361
IS 421 is now an elective
None of the above
Waive TDC 361 Option: (Take IS 421 and apply as an elective) or (Take IT 215)
Change to MS/IS Now Distinction requires a 3.9 GPA
MS IS 2005

9. How to Transition to MS IS 2005?
(Advanced Phase by Fall 2004 quarter) to MS IS 2005
If following has been taken --
Then substitute for the following
TDC 425
ECT 425
CSC 449
CSC 451
Student chooses MS/IS 2004 with core exams and GPA for Distinction (default) or
MS/IS 2005 with no core exams and GPA for Distinction
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10. Staying in Previous IS Program
(In the Core Phase by Fall 2004 quarter) –
If following is to be taken
Additional information
IS 483
Offered in all three quarters of AY , then elective
IS 422
Offered in all three quarters of AY , then retired
IS 421
IS 421 only offered in fall 2004 and winter 2005, then retired
Stays in MS/IS 2004 with core exams and 3.75 GPA for Distinction
LAST CORE KNOWLEDGE EXAMS ARE SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2005.
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