Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems
The Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems
(MSCIS) is a graduate degree program offered
by the Department of Computer Science
at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems - CIS is an interdisciplinary program which combines technology and business application skills to enable students to apply their experiences to global applications. Our students complete tangible projects which benefit the local communities as part of their learning experience. The graduate program draws on the
strengths of UW-Parkside’s faculty and computing resources in both computer
science (CS) and management information systems (MIS).
The information below is correct for the 2009-2011 CIS program.
- Audience
- Entrance Requirements
- Admissions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Prerequisites
- The MSCIS Curriculum
- Contact Information
Audience
The MSCIS program is beneficial to those who wish to enter the information systems field, as well as those currently in the field who would like to expand their expertise. The MSCIS program is entirely course-based, a thesis or research project is optional.
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission into the MSCIS program, an application must:
- Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an undergraduate GPA (UGPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination) exam scores.
- Submit an online application form along with a letter of application outlining your professional goals.
- Have two people submit letters of recommendation in your behalf indicating promise for your success in graduate studies.
- International students whose native language is not English are required to provide evidence of English language competence, normally by presenting a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam.
At the discretion of the program faculty, students with minor deficiencies in items 1 and 2 may be conditionally accepted into the MSCIS program if they can otherwise demonstrate significant potential for success.
Admissions
- A completed on-line Graduate Student Application Form.
- Application fee payment.
- GRE or GMAT scores and official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work sent directly to the Computer Science Department office.
- Letter of application.
- Two letters of recommendation sent directly to the Computer Science Department office.
- International students must also submit a sponsorship form, a transcript evaluation, and evidence of English proficiency.
- Additional materials in support of the applicant, as appropriate.
An application is only considered complete when all of the above materials have been received.
FAQ
You can consult a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) online.
International students should consult the FAQ carefully for specific information pertaining to documentation required for admission into the CIS program.
Prerequisites
0-22 credits, depending on background:
Classes may be waived with a grade of C or better in an undergraduate or graduate equivalent course, except for programming proficiency whose placement is determined from the results of the placement exam.
All prerequisite courses may be completed in one Fall semester at UW-Parkside. Courses in Data Communications and Database Management are only offered in the Fall, while other prerequisite courses may be taken in Fall or Spring.
The list of prerequisites my be found here Please remember these are current as of Fall 2009. If you entered the MCIS program prior to Fall 2009 please consult your advisor for your requirements.
The MSCIS Curriculum
The program requires thirty-three (33) credits of graduate study. Detailed course descriptions can be found in the course catalog. A "B average" must be maintained in this coursework to satisfy the degree requirements.
The MSCIS curriculum includes a minimum of nineteen (19) credits of Core Requirements. Students must complete the specified credits required in each area. A course cannot be used to satisfy the requirements in more than one category.
Students then complete an additional nine (9) credit hours in a track, to complete a concentration.
Core Requirements
Cyber-Security |
min 3 credits | |||||
| CIS 624 | Advanced Business Data Communications | 3 cr | ||||
| or | ||||||
| CIS 677 | Computer Communications and Networks | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 645 | Web Security | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 678 | Network Security | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 790 | Information Systems Security | 3 cr | ||||
Information Technology Management | min 6 credits | |||||
| CIS 721 | Enterprise Systems | 3 cr | Required | |||
| CIS 723 | Management of Electronic Commerce | 2 cr | ||||
| CIS 725 | Information Systems and Policy Strategy | 3 cr | Required | |||
| CIS 727 | Business Process Improvement | 2 cr | ||||
| MBA 714 | Operations Management Principles | 2 cr | ||||
| MBA 715 | Operations Management | 2 cr | ||||
Information Technology Project Management | min 2 credits | |||||
| CIS 625 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 641 | Advanced Project Management Tools and Techniques | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 642 | Project Management Simulation | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 676 | Software Engineering – Project Management | 3 cr | ||||
| MBA 716 | Project Management | 2 cr | ||||
| MBA 744 | Management Techniques | 2 cr | ||||
Research and Modeling Methods | min 2 credits | |||||
| CIS 781 | Modeling and Optimization Methods | 2 cr | ||||
| CIS 795 | Research Methods in Computer and Information Systems | 3 cr | ||||
| MBA 712 | Quantitative Methods> | 2 cr | ||||
| MBA 713 | Decision Analysis | 2 cr | ||||
| MBA 790 | Special Topics (related to reasearch or modeling) | 2 cr | ||||
Software Development | min 6 credits | |||||
| CIS 533 | Programming Languages | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 540 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 570 | Operating Systems | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 605 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 620 | Computer Graphics | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 621 | Computer Vision | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 640 | Compiler Design and Implementation | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 644 | Event-Driven Programming | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 675 | Software Engineering – Design | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 676 | Software Engineering – Project Management | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 677 | Computer Communications and Networks | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 680 | Advanced Databases | 3 cr | ||||
| CIS 745 | Web Programming | 3 cr | ||||
Contact Information
For more information about the MSCIS program, including admission into the program, contact:
MSCIS Program
Department of Computer Science
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha WI 53144
Phone: 262-595-2314
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