Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems

Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems (CIS) combines technology and business skills enabling students to apply their experiences to further their professional goals. Students enhance their learning by completing tangible, real-world projects which benefit the local communities.

The enhanced CIS core curriculum involves project management, software development, numeric methods and information systems security. The program offers the following specialty tracks and offers students flexibility in study:

• Cyber-Security enables entry into Security Analyst, Security Engineer or Information Systems Auditor careers and advances the knowledge of professionals in system or network administration.
• Information Technology Management enables entry into a career as a Business Analyst or Quality Assurance Analyst and advances the overall technical management skills of both a technician and non-technical practitioners within a technical setting.
• Information Technology Project Management offers experienced practitioners careers in Project Management areas depend on coursework combined with previous experience and background.
• Research and Modeling Methods enables entry into Operations Research, Modeling Analyst or similar titles and advances the knowledge of professionals in institutional research or effectiveness management careers.
• Software Development enables entry into careers as Software Engineer, Programmer Analyst or Quality Assurance professional, or offers advanced computing skills for a wide range of technical professionals.

With approval from the CIS steering committee, students may design an individualized track to help meet their professional goals. Students may design a program combining Computer Science, Business, Bioinformatics, Geographical Information Systems or other related classes. The CIS program can be entirely course-based -- a thesis or project is optional.

The recently expanded CIS program allows for full or part-time (evening) study. Students needing to complete prerequisite courses can expect the CIS program to be completed in two years of full time study beginning with the fall semester. With sufficient background, it is possible to complete the program in one-and-a-half years of full time study or three years of part-time study.

The CIS program is designed to benefit new students looking to enter the information systems (IS) field, as well as current IS professionals looking to expand their knowledge and expertise.

To begin your journey and learn more about the program: CIS program.