College of Engineering
Master of Science in Information Systems, Bridge
The MS in Information Systems–Bridge program prepares students with non-STEM, non-technical bachelor’s degrees to design and build software with strategic impact. Through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates business management, software engineering, and information technology, students are empowered to tackle complex real-world issues.
Overview
The Information Systems Bridge program responds to the growing demand for professionals who possess a deep understanding of how technology can be harnessed to address significant societal challenges. Students join the program from over 25+ non-STEM fields, including the arts, architecture, nursing, legal, and more. After completing three bridge courses in engineering foundations, they move into the standard curriculum for the MS in Information Systems degree.
The innovative curriculum is broad and deep, helping students become problem-solvers who design groundbreaking software solutions that fit within the complexities of the business world and solve the humanistic needs of the people who use them. The program places emphasis on the humanistic aspects of technology design, ensuring that solutions are developed with the end-users’ needs and experiences in mind.
Objectives
Our bridge program allows students with nontechnical bachelor’s degrees an MSIS degree program specifically designed to enable them to become information systems professionals.
Gain an in-demand skill set
Gain a variety of skill sets by seamlessly transitioning your soft skills into technical skills to become leading information systems professionals.
Become a go-to problem solver
Become a problem-solver who can design innovative software solutions to fit the complexities of the business world while solving the humanistic needs of the people who use them.
Features
- Designed for students who are new to engineering, or moving over from a different subfield.
- No higher-level math or programming experience required.
- Offers electives to allow you to tailor your studies to your goals.
- Emphasizes developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, along with a deep understanding of the business world.
- Students also learn about human behavior, psychology, and user experience design to create user-friendly and intuitive software solutions.
- Full-time on-campus support for finding, interviewing for, and successfully completing a co-op/internship.
- Open to full-time or part-time enrollment.
Student Experiences
Jinxiang (Lucia) Wang Shares Lessons Learned On-Chain
Lucia’s bachelor’s degree is in nursing, but her interest in data led her to engineering. During her internship, she led a team of engineers as they developed an AI agent for Smart Contracts on the blockchain.
“The biggest shift for me was seeing first-hand that, even if your code works, it’s useless if your users can’t navigate an overly complex system design. I want to design systems that are not just correct, but also intuitive and user-friendly,” she says. “Now I’m thinking like an engineer.”
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