The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS) program focuses on theoretical framework, practical applications, and research in the field of computer information systems. Students will be required to undergo internship to complement their classroom learning experience. The program entails completion of a thesis for each graduating candidate to be conferred the master’s degree in computer information systems.
The MSCIS program prepares students for executive careers in information technology of medium to large-scale enterprises; or pursue a related doctoral degree, at their discretion.
Major Courses
| Course Title | Course # | Credit |
| Network and Data Communications | MCIS511 | 4 |
| Software Engineering | MCIS521 | 4 |
| Database Design and Implementation | MCIS531 | 4 |
| Information Structures with Java | MCIS533 | 4 |
| Quantitative Methods for Information Systems | MCIS541 | 4 |
| Web Application Development | MCIS551 | 4 |
| Project Management | MCIS555 | 4 |
| Artificial Intelligence | MCIS561 | 4 |
| Network Security | MCIS568 | 4 |
| Cryptography | MCIS571 | 4 |
| Advanced SQL | MCIS577 | 4 |
| Operations Research | MCIS580 | 4 |
| Sub-Total | 48 | |
Internship
| Course Title | Course # | Credit |
| Internship | PCIS588 | 4 |
| Sub-Total | 4 | |
Thesis
| Course Title | Course # | Credit |
| Thesis | TCIS600 | 4 |
| Sub-Total | 4 | |
| Total Credit Requirements: | 56 | |
Graduation Requirements
To be conferred the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer Information Systems, a total of at least 56 quarter credits in the MSCIS Curriculum must be completed by the student with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0.
Notice to Prospective Degree Program Students
This institution is provisionally approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to offer degree programs. To continue to offer this degree program, this institution must meet the following requirements:
- Become institutionally accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, with the scope of the accreditation covering at least one degree program.
- Achieve accreditation candidacy or pre-accreditation, as defined in regulations, by February 14, 2021, and full accreditation by February 14, 2024.
If this institution stops pursuing accreditation, it must:
- Stop all enrollment in its degree programs, and
- Provide a teach-out to finish the educational program or provide a refund.
An institution that fails to comply with accreditation requirements by the required dates shall have its approval to offer degree programs automatically suspended.