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Nov 27, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Computer Information Systems, M.S.
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Graduate studies in Computer Information Systems lead to a Master of Science degree. The mission of Computer Information Systems Master of Science degree program is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for a promising career in Information Systems by providing them knowledge through rigorous coursework and experience through exciting research activities, as well as practical and innovative projects so that they can excel in solving real business problems using information technology-based solutions for various sectors.
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Requirements
GPA >3.0
GRE 290 (Verbal 140, Quantitative 150)
Computer Information Systems Basic Preparation
Students aspiring to graduate degree candidacy must have a bachelor’s degree in a related area. Preparatory requirements are proficiency in one or more high-level languages, preferably an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++ or C# and the following undergraduate course: Calculus I or Business Calculus.
Upper-level foundation course requirements:
Additional Information
- Students select from CINF 3331 or CENG 3331 And CENG 3131
- None of the above courses may apply to the graduate degree
Students may select from the thesis option or the extended course work option. The thesis option requires 33 credit hours of graduate work and the extended course work option requires 36 credit hours.
Core Requirements (15 hours)
The following courses, or approved substitutions are required for both the thesis option and extended course work options:
Computer Information Systems Thesis Option (18 hours)
3 hours of CENG/CINF/CSCI/SWEN or other approved related courses 6 hours of CINF/CSCI/DASC 4000-6000 levels 3 hours of CINF/CSCI/DASC 5100-6000
Additional Information
CINF/CSCI courses, 5100-6000 level: Students interested in pursuing the thesis option are encouraged to take CINF 5939 (Independent Study in CIS) during their first year, in order to write up their thesis proposals (with the sponsoring of a faculty adviser).
Computer Information Systems Extended Course Work Option (21 hours)
Students desiring to follow the extended coursework option must successfully complete the capstone project course (CINF 6838 ). Three hours of CENG/CINF/CSCI/SWEN or other approved related courses; six hours of CINF/CSCI/DASC 4000-6000 levels; nine hours of CINF/CSCI/DASC 5100-6000.
Additional Information
- CINF 6838 must be taken after completion of the required core and during last 12 hours.
- All electives must be approved before enrolling.
Computer Information Systems Specializations
Note: Data Science Specialization requires STAT 4345 or any calculus-based statistics course as a prerequisite. (STAT 4345 may be allowed as an elective in this specialization if not taken previously.)
Data Science Specialization
Additional Information
Choose three (for thesis) or five (for extended course work) of:
Cyber Security Specialization
Additional Information
Choose one (for thesis) or three (for extended course work) of CSCI 5737 , CSCI 5931 , CINF/CSCI/DASC 5000-6000 approved electives.
Suggested Plan of Study (for students in the Thesis Option)
The following study plan for the four regular semesters is recommended as a typical example for incoming full-time CIS students who plan to pursue the thesis option. Individual study plans may vary as long as the prerequisite structures are satisfied. Students should seek the advice of their assigned faculty adviser and set up their Candidate Plan of Study (CPS) as early as possible.
Semester 3 (9 credits)
CINF/CSCI/DASC 4000-6000 level elective
Semester 4 (6 credits)
6 hours of CINF/CSCI/DASCI 5100-6000
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