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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Computer Information Systems, M.S.
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The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for advanced roles in the technology and information systems fields.
Students may complete the MS-CIS degree without a concentration or choose from a concentration in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, or Data Science:
- Artificial Intelligence: Focuses on the development of intelligent systems, machine learning, and data processing techniques.
- Cyber Security: Provides in-depth knowledge of protecting information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
- Data Science: Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of complex data using advanced statistical and computational techniques.
Program Tracks
- General Track: Offers a broad curriculum with specialized electives, enabling students to customize their coursework to align with their academic and professional goals.
- Internship Track: Provides students with hands-on industry experience. Internships may begin as early as the first semester, subject to approval by the program director.
- Thesis Track: Designed for academically qualified students, this track offers an opportunity to conduct independent research and contribute to the field’s knowledge. Prior approval from a faculty member (Thesis Advisor), with whom the student has earned a minimum 3.0 GPA, is required.
Admissions Information
- For admission requirements, including general graduate admission standards and program-specific criteria, please visit the MS-CIS Admission Requirements .
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Degree Requirements
The Computer Information Systems degree requires 36 semester hours. Students can choose to complete the degree without a concentration or with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, or Data Science. Internship or Thesis Option:
If chosen, this option reduces the number of specialization courses. The hours saved will be used for the internship or thesis instead. Degree requirements are summarized below. Prerequisite/Leveling Courses (18 semester hours)
Required for students with non-technical undergraduate backgrounds: - Computer Science/Information Systems: 9 semester hours
• 6 semester hours of courses in programming and data structure. • 3 semester hours in fundamental knowledge of computer information systems, including proficiency in common PC software environments or COSC 3325 . • 3 semester hours of Statistics (MATH 3391 ). Core Courses (15 semester hours)
Specialization (3-18 semester hours; depending track selected)
Students can choose a general track with no concentration or a specialized track in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, or Data Science. In either track, students have the option to complete an internship or thesis. To earn a concentration distinction on their transcript, students must complete at least three courses within their chosen concentration. Integration Course (3 semester hours)
General Track
Students pursuing the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems through the General Track can find degree requirements below. Computer Information Systems (No Concentration) (36 semester hours)
Core Courses (15 semester hours) - 15 hours of graduate level COSC coursework (listed above
Specialization (18 semester hours) - 18 hours of COSC 6000-level
Integration Course (3 semester hours) Computer Information Systems - Artificial Intelligence Concentration (36 Semester Hours)
Core Courses (15 semester hours) - 15 hours of graduate level COSC coursework (listed above)
Artificial Intelligence Concentration Courses (9 semester hours) Students must choose 9 semester hours (3 courses) from the followig to fulfill the Artificial Intelligence Concentration requirements: Specialization (9 semester hours) - 9 hours of COSC 6000-level
Integration Course (3 semester hours) Computer Information Systems - Cyber Security Concentration (36 Semester Hours)
Core Courses (15 semester hours) - 15 hours of graduate level COSC coursework (listed above)
Cyber Security Concentration Courses (9 semester hours) Students must choose 9 semester hours (3 courses) from the followig to fulfill the Cyber Security Concentration requirements: Specialization (9 semester hours) - 9 hours of COSC 6000-level
Integration Course (3 semester hours) Computer Information Systems - Data Science Concentration (36 Semester Hours)
Core Courses (15 semester hours) - 15 hours of graduate level COSC coursework (listed above)
Data Science Concentration Courses (9 semester hours) Students must choose 9 semester hours (3 courses) from the followig to fulfill the Data Science Concentration requirements: Specialization (9 semester hours) - 9 hours of COSC 6000-level
Integration Course (3 semester hours) Internship or Thesis Tracks
Students pursuing the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems through the Internship or Thesis Track can find the degree requirements below. Computer Information Systems (No Concentration) - Internship or Thesis Option (36 semester hours)
Core Courses (15 semester hours) - 15 hours of graduate level COSC coursework (listed above)
Specialization (12 semester hours) - 12 hours of COSC 6000-level
Integration Course (3 semester hours) Internship or Thesis (6 semester hours) A combination of the following courses can be taken for the intership option. OR The following courses should be taken for the intership option. A minimum overall “B” average in the program, is required. Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, or Data Science Concentrations with Internship or Thesis (36 Semester Hours)
Core Courses (15 semester hours) - 15 hours of graduate level COSC coursework (listed above)
Specialization (3 semester hours) - 3 hours of COSC 6000-level
Concentration in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, or Data Science (9 semester hours) - 9 hours in chosen concentration (listed above)
Integration Course (3 semester hours) Internship or Thesis (6 semester hours) A combination of the following courses can be taken for the intership option. OR The following courses should be taken for the intership option. A minimum overall “B” average in the program, is required. |
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