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Mar 03, 2025
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2025-2026 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
Core Requirements (15 hours)
The following courses, or approved substitutions are required for both the thesis option and extended coursework options: Options
Students may select from the thesis option or the extended coursework option. The thesis option requires 33 credit hours of graduate work, and the extended coursework option requires 36 credit hours. Computer Information Systems Thesis Option (18 hours)
Students desiring to follow the thesis option must successfully complete: three hours of CENG/CINF/CSCI/SWEN or other approved related courses, and six hours of CINF/CSCI/DASC 4000-6000 level courses, and three hours of CINF/CSCI/DASC 5100-6000 level courses. All electives must be approved by faculty advisor before enrolling. Additional Information
Students interested in pursuing the thesis option are encouraged to take CINF 6938 (Research Course in CIS) during their first year, in order to write up their thesis proposals (with the sponsoring of a faculty advisor). Computer Information Systems Extended Coursework Option (21 hours)
Students desiring to follow the extended coursework option must successfully complete the capstone project course (CINF 6838 or CSCI 6838). Three hours of CENG/CINF/CSCI/SWEN or other approved related courses; and six hours of CINF/CSCI/DASC 4000-6000 levels; and nine hours of CINF/CSCI/DASC 5100-6000. Additional Information
- CINF 6838 or CSCI 6838 must be taken after completion of the required core and during the last 12 hours.
- All electives must be approved by faculty advisor 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 coursework) of: Cyber Security Specialization
Additional Information
Choose one (for thesis) or three (for extended coursework) 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 advisor 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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