Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MS/CIS)
The MS/CIS program is designed to integrate information technology and management with key business concepts and applications. The goal of the CIS degree’s Information Systems concentration is to prepare students as effective information systems professionals who understand business concepts and fundamentals as well as information systems resource management. The MS/CIS degree’s Computer Security concentration is designed to prepare graduates with expertise to identify computer systems security risks, threats and attacks, develop and implement countermeasures, implement information security policies, protect information assets and corporate technical resources, and manage the deployment of security solutions. IS management and information security are projected to be among the fastest-growing careers through the better part of the decade. The MS/CIS curriculum provides students with practical experience in multi-vendor hardware and software that spans multiple platforms, including workstation, mobile, LAN, mid-range computing, and mainframe platforms.
IS professionals who possess strong information systems resource management skills are positioned for careers such as:
- IS Project Manager
- Information Systems Manager
- IT Director
- Manager of Information Technology
- Manager of Web Services
- Systems Analyst
IS professionals who possess strong computer security and information assurance expertise are positioned for careers such as:
- Information Security Officer
- IT Security Manager
- Information Assurance Specialist
- Data Security Analyst
- Web Security Administrator
The MS/CIS curriculum is a 15-course curriculum. It is assumed that students have mastered
basic computer skills and concepts prior to their matriculation into the MS/CIS program, so
depending upon the student’s undergraduate preparation, academic performance and GRE test scores,
from one to four of the foundation courses may be waived. Based on those waivers, a minimum of 11
courses is required to receive the degree. In addition to course waivers, students who have
successfully completed course work at another accredited graduate program may request to have two
classes (maximum of six credits) transferred into our program. Transfer courses are subject to
approval.
The Master of Science in computer information systems degree is conferred upon candidates who
have met the following requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 33 semester hours (11 courses) of graduate credit with a minimum of 27 hours completed in the Dominican University MS/CIS program. A maximum of six credits of equivalent course work may be transferred in from another graduate level program.
- Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 3.0
- Satisfactory completion of all required course work
- Filing of an application for graduation with the Office of the Registrar
Courses (MS/CIS):
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Foundation*
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Course |
Title |
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GSB 613 |
Statistics |
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GBIS 710 |
Computer Programming |
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GBIS 722 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
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GBIS 725 |
Computer Networks |
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*Foundation courses are prerequisites for core and elective courses |
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Core (seven courses)
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Course |
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Semester |
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GBIS 739 |
IT Management |
fall |
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GBIS 741 |
Business Database Systems |
fall, spring |
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GBIS 742 |
Computer Security Fundamentals |
fall, spring |
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GBIS 744 |
LAN Administration |
summer |
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GBIS 747 |
Enterprise Sys & Project Management |
spring |
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GBIS 751 |
E-commerce & Web Applic Dev |
summer |
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GBIS 752 |
Wireless & Mobile Computing |
fall |
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Computer Security Concentration (three courses) |
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Course |
Title |
Semester |
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GBIS 763 |
Computer Forensics |
spring |
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GBIS 764 |
Cryptography |
spring |
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GBIS 765 |
Network Security & Intrusion Detect |
fall |
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GSB 615 |
Financial Management |
summer, fall, spring |
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GSB 623 |
Social responsibility of Business |
summer, fall, spring |
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Enterprise Systems Concentration (three courses) |
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Course |
Title |
Semester |
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GSB 623 |
Corporate Social responsibility |
summer, fall,
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GSB 721 |
Entrepreneurship |
fall |
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GSB 785 |
Information Policy |
spring |
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GBIS 727 |
Decision Support Systems |
spring |
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GBIS 773 |
Data Mining for Business |
fall |
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* Elective courses may be taken simultaneously with Core courses, depending upon individual course prerequisites. |
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Capstone Requirement for Degree (one course) |
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Course |
Title |
Semester |
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GBIS 786 |
Master’s Project |
fall or spring |
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GBIS 787 |
Master’s Thesis |
fall or spring |
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