Sponsored Description: Nova Southeastern University’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems is a 36 credit-hour program offered by the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. It focuses on the application of technological concepts of information systems to the collection, retention, and dissemination of information for management planning and decision making. The program concentrates on areas such as project management, decision support systems, computer languages, client-server and distributed computing, database systems and data warehousing, telecommunications, system analysis and design, human-computer interaction, electronic commerce, information security, computer graphics, and multimedia. The program blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems. It is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. Students can take online courses, traditional evening classes on our main campus, or a combination of both—and earn your degree in as few as 12 months. In addition, students have the option to earn the M.S. in MIS with a concentration in Information Security, which requires a total of 42 credit hours.