Welcome new MS in Information Systems students! 

MS students will receive an email from the advising team with more specific information related to your program requirements.  New students should note that information will be sent to the same email address that you used to apply to your degree program. 

MS Advising Team
Taneisha Green, Monee’ Johnson, Donelle Bailey, Cassandra Constant, Ken Eng
Email: ZicklinMSPrograms@baruch.cuny.edu

Group advising and registration assistance is available.  RSVP for upcoming advising sessions.

MS IS Faculty Advisor:
Professor Michael Palley
E-mail: mpalley@baruch.cuny.edu

Degree Requirements: https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/academic-programs/graduate/ms/information-systems/

Course Selection

International students need to be registered for 9 credits in fall and spring to be considered full-time. Part-time students typically take 6 credits per semester.

First Semester Courses	Elective Options (No Prerequisites)	Business Communication
CIS 9000 CIS 9340  (if you intend to complete the program in three semesters)	CIS 9310 CIS 9350 CIS 9355 CIS 9444 CIS 9467 CIS 9551  CIS 9556  CIS 9557  CIS 9558  CIS 9650  CIS 9793 STA 9708	BUS 9551 1.5 credits; 7 weeks Students should take within the first two semesters.  Offered fall, winter, spring, and summer terms.

• Other required course notes: 
  • CIS 9490 Systems Analysis and Design has a prerequisite of CIS 9340. Students planning to graduate in three semesters should complete this course in their second semester so that they are ready to enroll in the capstone course CIS 9590 in their third semester.
  • CIS 9590 Information Systems Development Project is the required capstone course and is completed later in the program. The pre-requisites are CIS 9490 and CIS 9340. Plan your registration for CIS 9590 based on your expected date of graduation.

 

Baruch Undergraduates in Computer Information Systems, Statistics, or Quantitative Modeling

• If you earned your BBA in Computer Information Systems, Statistics or Quantitative Modeling you may receive course substitutions for the following courses:

Baruch Undergraduate Course	Grade	Graduate Equivalent	*Time Limit	Course Substitution
CIS 3400	B or better	CIS 9340	5 years	Any CIS 9000-level elective
CIS 4800	B or better	CIS 9490	5 years	Any CIS 9000-level elective
CIS 5800	B or better	CIS 9590	5 years	CIS 9480

*Students may consult with the faculty advisor if they completed courses beyond the five year time-limit

 

Baruch Undergraduates in Accountancy

• If you earned your BBA in Accountancy and wish to fulfill NYS CPA requirements you will be required to take an ACC elective. Students should aim to complete their Accounting elective after their first semester in the program.

NYS CPA-Licensure

Students with undergraduate degrees in Accountancy, who intend to meet NYS CPA-Licensure requirements, should review additional information here:

https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/faculty-research/academic-departments/accountancy/student-resources/cpa-educational-requirements/