MS Degree Program

Area of Concentration in Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management is a growing discipline in which organizations are seeking qualified individuals. At the Knowledge System Institute (KSI) our Master of Science Concentration in Knowledge Management offers students an opportunity to enter the Knowledge Economy and become an important asset to organizations working to get the right knowledge to the right people at the right time, assist organizations in making better decisions, understand where knowledge exist and uncover knowledge gaps that will lead to better performance and communication between workers. Our program presents an integrated approach to the principles, practices, policies and technology that are being deployed today at organizations in the field of knowledge management. Industry experienced scholars and practitioners will impart their “real world” view of knowledge management to each student. Topics such as creating knowledge management strategy, knowledge transfer planning, conducting knowledge audits, knowledge mapping, knowledge acquisition and modeling, and knowledge management systems will be covered as part of the curriculum. Degree Requirements The Knowledge Management concentration requires 30 credit hours of coursework (that is, 10 graduate classes), a 9 credit hour individual research project, and successful completion of a comprehensive exam. The course listings below indicate in greater detail the content of our training in Knowledge Management. The 5 required core courses are: BA501 Management Information Systems BA504 Business Management CIS501 Information System Design CIS502 Database Management Systems CIS510 Software Project Management The 4 required area courses are: BA533 Fundamentals of Knowledge Management BA534 Topics in Knowledge Management BA535 Knowledge Acquisition and Modeling with UML BA531 Data Mining     1 Typical CIS Elective CIS562 Software Workshop Design     MS Research Project in KM (9 credits): CIS599A, CIS599B, and CIS599C     >> For students who lack an adequate computer science background, there may be prerequisite requirements of up to seven courses within a chosen concentration. Contact us