Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems - Blended (eLive)
This program embraces the traditional values of face-to-face teaching while integrating the best practices of online learning. Courses are offered on campus and include four evening on-campus meetings, as well as ongoing, online student-to-student and student-to-faculty collaboration.
The blended “eLive” format provides a perfect framework to give you a solid academic foundation and to develop your abilities for both independent and collaborative learning that will prove beneficial to your professional career. While the flexible schedule accommodates your busy professional lifestyle, eLive courses also strive to combine solid academic foundation with important practical skills and critical business competencies. The courses are designed to create opportunities and experiences which encourage student motivation, curiosity, and self-confidence.
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Official transcripts of previous academic work and three letters of recommendation are required as part of the application.
A maximum of two graduate-level courses (8 credits) taken at Metropolitan College before acceptance into the program may be applied toward the degree.
Minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is C (2.0), but an average grade of B (3.0) must be maintained to be in good academic standing and satisfy the degree requirements.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A total of ten courses (40 credits) is required, as follows:
Core Curriculum
(Ten courses/40 credits)
MET CS 546 EL Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
MET CS 601 EL Web Application Development
MET CS 625 EL Business Data Communication and Computer Networks
MET CS 632 EL IT Project Management
MET CS 669 EL Database Design and Implementation for Business
MET CS 682 EL Information Systems Analysis and Design
MET CS 684 EL IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 699 EL Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 779 EL Advanced Database Management
MET CS 782 EL IT Strategy and Management
Schedule
(For all course schedules, see the StudentLink.)
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Dates | Instructor |
| Fall 2009 September 2 – December11 |
MET CS 632 EL | IT Project Management | Kanabar | |
| Spring 2010 |
MET CS 546 EL | Quantitative Methods for Information Systems | Tuesdays 6–9 PM: 1/19, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27 | Pedley |
| MET CS 684 EL | IT Security Policies and Procedures | Wednesdays 6-9 PM: 1/13, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28 | Kulkarni | |
| Summer 2010 | MET CS 669 EL | Database Design & Implementation for Business | TBA | |
| MET CS 682 EL | Information Systems Analysis & Design |
TBA | ||
| Fall 2010 | MET CS 779 EL | Advanced Database Management |
TBA | |
| MET CS 782 EL | IT Strategy and Management |
TBA | ||
| Spring 2011 | MET CS 699 EL | Data Mining and Business Intelligence | TBA | |
| MET CS 601 EL | Web Application Development | TBA |
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