Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online)
The online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems is designed for working professionals in the IT field. The program will capitalize on students’ experience by offering specialized training in management, preparing graduates for managerial positions within the computer science or information systems field.
The online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A total of ten courses (40 credits) is required, as follows:
Core Curriculum
(Six courses/24 credits)
MET CS 520 Information Structures
MET CS 546 Quantitative Methods for Information Systems
MET CS 625 Business Data Communication and Computer Networks
MET CS 669 Database Design and Implementation for Business
MET CS 682 Information Systems Analysis and Design
MET CS 782 IT Strategy and Management
Electives
(Four courses/16 credits)
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
CONCENTRATIONS
Students in the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online) may choose a Concentration in Security, a Concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence, or a Concentration in IT Project Management.
The Concentration in Security provides in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to prepare technical leaders to identify, develop, and implement highly secure systems and networks that support organizational goals.
The Concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence equips students with the tools necessary to utilize the vast amounts of information provided by large amounts of data. By focusing on the integration of information technology with business problems and opportunities, this concentration enables information systems professionals to understand technological issues in addition to business concepts and fundamentals.
Particularly valuable for those engaged in the administration of technical projects, the concentration in IT Project Management introduces general concepts embodied in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK, while exploring specialized techniques for software risk management, software cost estimation, and software quality management. Students also learn virtual project management, enabling them to manage geographically distributed software development. Students taking any course in this concentration are eligible to take a PMP® preparation course for free—an important step toward certification as Project Management Professionals.
Concentration in Security
In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online) Core Curriculum (24 credits), students pursuing a Concentration in Security must also take two Security Requirements, one or two Security Electives, and no more than one General Elective, as follows:
Security Concentration Requirements
(Two courses/8 credits)
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
ELECTIVES
(Two courses/8 Credits)
Security Electives
One or two courses from the following:
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
General Electives
One course from the following:
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
Concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence
In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online) Core Curriculum (24 credits), students pursuing a Concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence must take three Database Management Requirements plus one General Elective:
Database Management & Business Intelligence Concentration Requirements
(Three courses/12 credits)
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
ELECTIVES
(One course/4 credits)
General Electives
One course from the following:
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
Concentration in IT Project Management
In addition to the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems (Online) Core Curriculum (24 credits), students pursuing a Concentration in IT Project Management must take three IT Project Management Requirements plus one General Elective:
IT Project Management Requirements
(Three courses/12 credits)
MET CS 632 IT Project Management
MET CS 633 Distributed Software Development and Management
MET CS 679 Enterprise Architecture
ELECTIVES
(One course/4 credits)
General Electives
One course from the following:
MET CS 601 Web Application Development
MET CS 674 Database Security
MET CS 684 IT Security Policies and Procedures
MET CS 693 Digital Forensics and Investigations
MET CS 695 Enterprise Information Security
MET CS 699 Data Mining and Business Intelligence
MET CS 701 Advanced Web Application Development
MET CS 703 Network Forensics
MET CS 779 Advanced Database Management
Schedule
(For all course schedules, see the StudentLink.)
| Date | Course Code | Course Title | Instructor |
| Summer 1 2009 May 11 - June 28 |
MET CS 520 | Information Structures | Chen |
| MET CS 546 | Quantitative Methods for Information Systems | Temkin | |
| MET CS 684 | IT Security Policies and Procedures | Braude | |
| MET CS 601 | Web Application Development | Kanabar | |
| Summer 2 2009 July 7 - August 24 |
MET CS 625 | Business Data Communication and Networks (formerly TC625) | Chitkushev |
| MET CS 669 | Database Design & Implementation for Business | Schudy | |
| MET CS 674 | Database Security | Kulkarni | |
| MET CS 693 | Digital Forensics and Investigations | Burrell | |
| Fall 1 2009 Sep 2 - Oct 20, 2009 |
MET CS 633 | Distributed Software Development and Management | Braude |
| MET CS 682 | Information Systems Analysis & Design | Shtern | |
| MET CS 695 | Enterprise Information Security | Kulkarni | |
| MET CS 779 | Advanced Database Management | Schudy | |
| Fall 2 2009 Oct 26 - Dec 13, 2009 |
MET CS 520 | Information Structures | Kalathur |
| MET CS 546 | Quantitative Methods for Information Systems | Temkin | |
| MET CS 699 | Data Mining and Business Intelligence | Lee | |
| MET CS 782 | IT Strategy and Management | Braude | |
| Spring 1 2010 Jan 13 - Mar 2, 2010
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MET CS 669 | Database Design & Implementation for Business | Schudy |
| MET CS 674 | Database Security | Kulkarni | |
| MET CS 682 | Information Systems Analysis & Design | Shtern | |
| MET CS 701 | Advanced Web Application Development | Kalathur | |
| Spring 2 2010 Mar 8 - Apr 25, 2010 |
MET CS 625 | Business Data Communication and Networks (formerly TC625) | Tis |
| MET CS 632 | IT Project Management | Kanabar | |
| MET CS 684 | IT Security Policies and Procedures | Braude | |
| MET CS 703 | Network Forensics | Burrell | |
| Summer 1 2010 | MET CS 520 | Information Structures | |
| MET CS 546 | Quantitative Methods for Information Systems | ||
| MET CS 693 | Digital Forensics and Investigations | ||
| MET CS 695 | Enterprise Information Security | ||
| Summer 2 2010 | MET CS 601 | Web Application Development | |
| MET CS 633 | Distributed Software Development and Management | ||
| MET CS 682 | Information Systems Analysis & Design | ||
| MET CS 782 | IT Strategy and Management | ||
| Fall 1 2010 | MET CS 669 | Database Design & Implementation for Business | |
| MET CS 679 | Enterprise Architecture | ||
| MET CS 779 | Advanced Database Management | ||
| Fall 2 2010 | MET CS 546 | Quantitative Methods for Information Systems | |
| MET CS 625 | Business Data Communication and Networks (formerly TC625) | ||
| MET CS 699 | Data Mining and Business Intelligence | ||
| MET CS 701 | Advanced Web Application Development | ||
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