Computer Information Systems, Master of Science

Course Requirements (MSCS)

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems is targeted toward the graduates of engineering, engineering technology, and science degrees. Applicants with business degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis. MSCIS will prepare students for professional success in modern and emerging areas of computer information technology/systems. The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems degree consist of two options: Thesis and Non Thesis.

The Non-Thesis option is recommended for students who do not plan to pursue a Ph.D. and prefer not to perform an extensive research effort. The Non-Thesis option consists of eight core and three elective courses. The degree can be completed with in-class or online courses. Most classes are offered as online sections.

The Thesis option is recommended for those who either plan to continue on to Doctorial work or are employed at a research intensive organization. The Thesis option consist of nine core and two elective courses.

MSCIS Course Requirements

ECIS 602Data Visualization

3

OR

ECIS 634/ENGM 634Supply Chain Analytics

3

ECIS 607/ENGM 607Operations Research

3

ECIS 635/ENGM 635Management of Information Systems

3

ECIS 636/ENGM 636Computer Networks & Cyber Security

3

ECIS 637/ENGM 637Data Base and Big Data Management

3

ECIS 638/ENGM 638Data Science

3

ECIS 639Software Programming

3

Choose from Thesis or Non-Thesis Options: (6-9 credits)

Non-Thesis Option: (3 hrs.)

Computer Info. Systems Capstone Project or Research.

ENGM 690Engineering Management Capstone Project

3

OR

ENGM 699Research

1-3

Thesis Option: (6 hrs.)

Computer Info. Systems Thesis I and Thesis II.

ENGM 696-697Thesis I & II

3 each

Electives (6-9 credits)

Non-Thesis Option: (9 hrs.); Thesis Option: (6 hrs.)

Total Credit Hours:33

MSCIS Electives

ECIS 612/ENGM 612Technical Project Management

3

ECIS 691-695Special Topics

1-3

ECIS 694Internship

3

ECIS 698Professional Seminar & Technical Communications

3

ENGM 600Engineering Management Theory and Applications

3

ENGM 603Engineering Financial Management and Accounting

3

ENGM 605Quality Assurance

3

ENGM 610Advanced Engineering Economy

3

ENGM 616Strategic Management in a Technical Environment

3

ENGM 621Engineering Law

3

ECIS 634/ENGM 634Supply Chain Analytics

3

ECIS 625/ENGM 625Intro to Geographic Information System

3

International students with 5.5 IELTS score or TOEFL iBT internet-based test score between 68 and 76 will need to take ENGM 698 Professional Seminar as one of the required courses instead ENGM/ECIS 612 Technical Project Management.

Course Requirements

There are two degree options for the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems: the Thesis option and the Non-Thesis option, each requiring a total of 33 credit hours for graduation. Below is the curriculum for each option

Thesis Option

Thesis (6 credits)

ECIS 696-697Computer Information Systems Thesis I & II

3

Elective Courses (3 credits; choose 1 course)

ECIS 612/ENGM 612Technical Project Management

3

ECIS 625/ENGM 625Intro to Geographic Information System

3

ECIS 634/ENGM 634Supply Chain Analytics

3

ECIS 691-695Special Topics

1-3

ECIS 694Internship

3

ECIS 698Professional Seminar & Technical Communications

3

ENGM 600Engineering Management Theory and Applications

3

ENGM 603Engineering Financial Management and Accounting

3

ENGM 605Quality Assurance

3

ENGM 610Advanced Engineering Economy

3

ENGM 616Strategic Management in a Technical Environment

3

ENGM 621Engineering Law

3

Non-Thesis Option

Core Courses (21 credits)

ECIS 602Data Visualization

3

OR

ECIS 634/ENGM 634Supply Chain Analytics

3

ECIS 607/ENGM 607Operations Research

3

ECIS 635/ENGM 635Management of Information Systems

3

ECIS 636/ENGM 636Computer Networks & Cyber Security

3

ECIS 637/ENGM 637Data Base and Big Data Management

3

ECIS 638/ENGM 638Data Science

3

ECIS 639Software Programming

3

Project or Research (3 credits)

ECIS 690Computer Information Systems Capstone Project

3

OR

ECIS 699Research

3

Elective Courses (6 credits; choose 2 courses)

ECIS 612/ENGM 612Technical Project Management

3

ECIS 625/ENGM 625Intro to Geographic Information System

3

ECIS 634/ENGM 634Supply Chain Analytics

3

ECIS 691-695Special Topics

1-3

ECIS 694Internship

3

ECIS 698Professional Seminar & Technical Communications

3

ENGM 600Engineering Management Theory and Applications

3

ENGM 603Engineering Financial Management and Accounting

3

ENGM 605Quality Assurance

3

ENGM 610Advanced Engineering Economy

3

ENGM 616Strategic Management in a Technical Environment

3

ENGM 621Engineering Law

3