夏威夷太平洋大学

The Masters of Science in Business Analytics and Information Security is designed to create a generation of problem solvers and decision makers who are experts in the areas of information, technology, system design, and problem-solving with automated resources. The program intends that students study and become sensitive to the role of information systems in the health and welfare of any organization.

Information systems professionals build a critically important bridge between the technical and management functions of any organization across all industries.

• As a graduate of HPU’s MSBAIS program, your opportunities are many including the roles of project manager, system creator, strategic planner, system architect, knowledge manager, and innovative leader.

• HPU graduates often pursue careers in corporate systems, internet services, cybersecurity, and network security.

The integration of three key ideas from information technology, systems management, and business analytics is the foundation of HPU’s Master of Science in Information Systems’ cutting-edge curriculum. It blends scientific, analytic, creative, and innovative applications of information with an emphasis on strategic planning, implementation, and communication in a global marketplace.

• In every class, students will be asked to: comprehensively identify problems; create viable solutions, evaluate competing solutions for efficiency, effectiveness, and appropriateness; and implement chosen solutions in a manner consistent with the heuristic of the IS discipline.

• Not only is the MSBAIS curriculum focused on a global marketplace, the learning environment at HPU is truly multi-cultural. Located in the center of the Pacific Rim where the fastest growing economies in the world are located, Honolulu is a cosmopolitan city with a busy, international business community. Students come from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

• At HPU, you will benefit from the focus on advanced problem-solving. Students are asked to comprehensively identify information-related problems, discuss possible solutions, evaluate their options, and then solve the problem in a manner consistent with IS discipline methods.

• In addition to being committed teachers, researchers, and scholars, faculty in the MSBAIS program are also experienced business people. You will greatly benefit from their experience as community leaders, consultants, and members of international organizations.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who complete the Master of Science in Business Analytics & Information Security MSBAIS will be able to:

1. Model business solutions involving people, processes, and information.
2. Manage, analyze, and report business data.
3. Develop an information security plan for a business environment.
4. Create effective oral and written communication.

The goal of the Master of Science in Business Analytics & Information Security MSBAIS program is to produce informed and capable information scientists. Upon completion, students will have demonstrable knowledge of planning, managing, securing and analyzing information in different business scenarios. Students will also have demonstrable knowledge of the organizational, social, political, ethical, and technological implications.

The program requires a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate work. The 33 semester hours are divided into 33 semester hours of core courses and 3 semester hours of capstone course.