Computer Science and Information Systems (Master of Science)

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Program Requirements.

Computer Science Concentration. The Computer Science concentration consists of 30 credit hours. Students are limited to a maximum of 9 credits in fall and winter semesters and 6 credits in spring and summer semesters amongst all of these course designations.

Core courses (12 credits).
CSC 535 - Advanced Computer Networking.
CSC 565 - Computer System Architecture.
CSC 575 - Algorithm and Complexity Analysis.
CSC 582 - Advanced Database Concepts and Emerging Applications.
Four additional 500-level CSC or CIS courses, with a minimum of 6 credits in CSC courses. (12 credits).
Completion of one of the following options (6 credits).
Thesis Option. Six additional credits (CSC 595 , CSC 596 ) in thesis research, consisting of a research project with a final thesis paper and an oral defense. Note: No independent study courses are allowed toward program requirements under the thesis option.
Non-Thesis Option. Six additional credits in elective graduate-level CSC courses and satisfactory performance on the Master’s level exit examination. Note: At most one independent study course is allowed toward program requirements under the non-thesis option.

Information Systems Concentration. The Information Systems concentration requires a total of 30 credit hours consisting of a blend of computer science, information systems, and management or health profession courses. Students are limited to a maximum of 9 credits in fall and winter semesters and 6 credits in spring and summer semesters amongst all of these course designations.

Core courses (6 credits). Two from:
CSC 535 - Advanced Computer Networking.
CSC 565 - Computer System Architecture.
CSC 575 - Algorithm and Complexity Analysis.
CSC 582 - Advanced Database Concepts and Emerging Applications.
Three additional courses (9 credits). From:
CSC 549 - Ethics and Security Management.
CSC 580 - Advanced Software Engineering.
CIS 500-level courses excluding CIS 510 - Information Systems.
One of the following track options (9 credits).

Business Information Systems Track.
1. CIS 510 - Information Systems.  or MGT 581 - Management Information Systems. , depending on student’s desired focus towards Computer or Management Information systems (3cr.).
2. Two additional courses (6 credits). From:
     MGT 512 - Applied Quantitative Analysis.
     ACC 521 - Accounting for Managers.
     MKT 531 - Marketing Management.
     MGT 545 - Innovation Management/Entrepreneurship.
     FIN 551 - Business Economics.
     MGT 571 - Operations Management.

Health Information Systems Track.
1.  CIS 510 - Information Systems.  or PHS 567 - Health Information Management. , depending on student’s desired focus towards Computer Information Systems Development or Health    Information Systems Management (3 cr.).
2. Two additional courses (6 credits).  From:
     PHS 501 - Public Health Administration and Policy.
     HCR 509 - Healthcare Strategic Planning.
     HCR 577 - Financial Management in Health Care.
     HCR 587 - Legal Issues in Health Care.
Completion of one of the following options (6 credits).
Thesis Option. Six additional credits (CIS 595 , CIS 596 ) in thesis research, consisting of a research project with a final thesis paper and an oral defense. Note: No independent study courses are allowed toward program requirements under the thesis option.
Non-Thesis Option. Six additional credits in elective graduate-level CSC and CIS courses, excluding CIS 510 , and satisfactory performance on the Master’s level exit examination. Note: At most one independent study course is allowed toward program requirements under the non-thesis option.

Transfer of Credit

With approval of the CSIS Graduate Committee, students may transfer in, or elect as a graduate non-candidate for degree (NCFD), up to six credits of graduate-level courses in computer science and information systems.