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The program is designed for the practicing professional in the field. The principal themes are the design and development of software, systems programming, applications programming, and the effective use of software resources. As new kinds of computers emerge, software based on the most modern theories and procedures will be needed. Economic pressures will require effective and efficient linking of hardware and software systems. Those who best understand the development and management of software resources will be in the strongest position to derive benefits from these changes.

Faculty research interests range widely and include object-oriented programming, Windows programming, operating systems, artificial intelligence, information security, digital forensics, Internet programming, and database systems. Research interests are reflected in the regularly scheduled courses and the special topics courses offered by the faculty.

The College of Business offers a graduate major in Business Analytics leading to a degree of Master of Science in Business Analytics. The Master of Science in Business Data Analytics program is designed to prepare students to use data to add value to organizations. Business analytics is the intersection of business and data science. Data allows organizations to make better decisions, improve business performance, and create efficiencies in business operations. Organizations benefit by improving their ability to compete and formulate strategy in a competitive marketplace that is constantly changing.

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The College of Business offers a graduate major in Human Resource Management leading to the degree of Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MS in HRM) This degree program prepares students for positions of middle and top-level leadership.  It is a specialized program of study designed for students with preparation in a variety of fields such as business, psychology, sociology and communications. A broad core of courses provides an in-depth understanding of human resource management operations and management. In addition, selective courses provide a working understanding of the major business functions.

The MS in HRM at GSU is offered as both a face-to-face or a fully online and highly interactive specialized master’s degree in business program. All courses are taught by accessible and dedicated full-time faculty members who are experts in their fields.

The Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program seeks to provide students at Governors State University (GSU) with a complete education in understanding the role of advanced informatics (i.e. the application of technological devices, resources, methods/techniques) in transforming the healthcare delivery field. This program is designed to assist students in developing their academic and professional skills through their education experiences at GSU; through computational and healthcare courses at GSU; and through opportunities to participate in civic engagement.

The Master of Science in Health Informatics and certificate programs are STEM designated.