Information Systems Engineering
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With information technology permeating all aspects of modern society, the creation and operation of contemporary information system is an immensely complex challenge for all organizations. Information Systems Engineering (ISE) is a multi-disciplinary program that focuses on the analysis, design, development, and integration of systems that enable the effective and efficient use of information in today’s highly dynamic environment. Building on the disciplines of software engineering, systems engineering, information assurance, and networking, ISE employs techniques and methodologies that allow practitioners to create and manage complex information systems to solve real-world problems.
The Master of Science in ISE is designed to appeal to a wide range of individuals. The program balances theory with practice, offers an extensive set of traditional and state-of-the-art courses, and provides the flexibility to accommodate students with various backgrounds. As a result, the program will appeal to engineers and scientists seeking an applied technology program designed to enhance their ability to develop real-world information systems. It will also appeal to technically oriented business people looking to acquire a deeper understanding of information technology to manage systems and resources more effectively. By providing a broad-based education in the field, the ISE program will allow students to design large-scale information systems, develop efficient network architectures, conduct complex systems analyses, and create sophisticated distributed and secure systems.
Courses are offered across a wide range of topic areas, including software engineering, systems engineering, information assurance, network engineering, distributed computing, information management, and human-computer interaction. Research and development interests of the faculty span the spectrum of information systems engineering.
Students may take courses at the Applied Physics Laboratory, the Montgomery County Campus, the Dorsey Center, and online. Extensive computing facilities are available and can be reached from any of the sites or from home. A variety of software systems, applications, development tools, and specialized lab facilities are also supported.
(pending MHEC endorsement)
Program Committee
Ralph D. Semmel, Program Chair
Principal Professional Staff
Applied Physics Laboratory
John A. Piorkowski, Program Vice Chair
Principal Professional Staff
Applied Physics Laboratory
Eleanor Boyle Chlan, Associate Program Chair
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
Whiting School of Engineering
Robert S. Grossman
Principal Professional Staff
Applied Physics Laboratory
Marty Hall
President
Coreservlets.com, Inc.
Thomas A. Longstaff
Senior Professional Staff
Applied Physics Laboratory
Horace Malcom
Principal Professional Staff
Applied Physics Laboratory
Hashmat Malik
President
Software Productivity Strategists, Inc.
Richard Nieporent
Senior Principal Engineer
MITRE Corporation
John Sadowsky
Scientist
Lending Edge Design and Systems
Vincent G. Sigillito
Principal Professional Staff (ret.)
Applied Physics Laboratory
Scott Smith
Professor and Chair, Computer Science Department
Whiting School of Engineering
J. Miller Whisnant
Principal Professional Staff
Applied Physics Laboratory |
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to a graduate program, as stated in this catalog. In addition, information systems engineering master’s degree candidates must have taken one year of college math including one semester of calculus or discrete mathematics and a course in programming using a modern programming language such as Java or C++. Data structures may also be required, as determined by an adviser, for students seeking to take selected courses from computer science and information assurance.
Applicants who have not taken the prerequisite undergraduate courses may satisfy admission requirements by completing the specified courses with grades of A or B. The program offers the following undergraduate courses, which may be taken as needed to satisfy the prerequisites: Advanced Certificate for Post-Master's Study in Information Systems Engineering
Applicants who have already completed a master’s degree in a technical discipline are eligible to apply for an advanced certificate of Post Master’s Study in Information Systems Engineering. Six one-term courses must be completed with grades of A or B within three years. At least five of the six courses must be information systems engineering courses. Students are allowed to take one elective course, subject to adviser approval. Course Requirements for Master's Degree
Ten courses, approved by an adviser, must be completed within five years. At least eight courses must be from the ISE curriculum, which includes ISE courses as well as selected courses from computer science, information assurance, systems engineering and technical management. Three courses must be from the same concentration area and at least two courses must be 700-level. No more than one course with a grade of C, and no course with a grade lower than C, may be counted toward the degree.
Students may take up to two electives from other Whiting School programs. Students who take electives from other programs must meet the specific course and program requirements listed for each course.
Graduate students not pursuing a master’s degree in information systems engineering should consult with their adviser to determine what courses must be successfully completed before 400- or 700-level ISE courses may be taken. 700-level courses are open only to students who have been admitted with graduate status.
Please refer to the course schedule each term for dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors. Foundation Courses
All students working toward a master’s degree in information systems engineering are required to take the following three foundation courses before taking other graduate courses: Foundation Course Waivers
One or more foundation courses can be waived if a student has received an A or B in equivalent courses. In this case, the student may replace the waived foundation courses with the same number of other graduate courses, and may take these courses after all remaining foundation course requirements have been satisfied. Graduate Courses by Concentration Area
The ISE concentration areas including all applicable courses from ISE, computer science, information assurance, systems engineering, and technical management are as follows: III. Information Assurance
Additional Network Engineering Choices
For students with appropriate backgrounds, the following courses may be taken towards the Network Engineering concentration. Adviser approval and permission of the instructor is required. VI. Information Management
VII. Human-Computer Interaction
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