MSN/MSIS Dual Degree in Data Analytics(MSN/MSIS)

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Courses toward the dual MSN/MSIS degree are offered through both the Division of Nursing and the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) programs. Students who are registered for the dual degree must complete all requirements for both degree programs before the dual degree is awarded. If a student desires to complete a single degree after matriculation into the dual degree, then the student is required to petition both program directors and request reclassification as a single degree student.

MSN Core

Completion is required of all students seeking the MSN, MSN/MBA and MSN/MSIS degrees. The courses must be taken before or concurrently with the advanced core courses and before the specialty and clinical courses.

NU - 522 Health Policy, Organization and Financing Credits: 3
NU - 530 Applied Research Credits: 3
NU - 534 Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Credits: 3 *
*Not required for PMHNP, Forensic Nursing, MSN/MBA, and MSN/MSIS degree
NU - 536 Clinical Prevention in Population Health Credits: 3
NU - 538 Health Informatics, Quality and Safety Credits: 3

MSIS Data Analytics Courses

IT - 507 Object Oriented Programming Credits: 3
IT - 511 Database Management Credits: 3
IT - 513 Data Mining and Visualization Credits: 3
IT - 526 Data Communication Networks Credits: 3
IT - 532 Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
IT - 541 Introduction to Data Analytics/AI Credits: 3
IT - 553 Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modeling Credits: 3
IT - 562 Data Analytics Credits: 3

Specialty and Clinical Courses

NU - 724 Nursing Informatics Practicum I Credits: 4
NU - 725 Applied Data Analytics Practicum Credits: 4
NU - 799 Capstone Portfolio Credits: 1

Program Requirements

MSN Core Courses: 12 credits
MSIS Specialty Courses: 24 credits
MSN: 9 credits