Candidates interested in this option should see the Graduate Director for further information about the procedure to be followed for the master s project. A student may choose to emphasize one or more areas within the fields of computer science or information systems such as artificial intelligence, computer architecture, computer theory, database design and development, human-machine interaction including user interface design, networks, software engineering, software systems including operating systems and compilers, systems analysis and design, and systems administration. The MS program prepares graduates for immediate entry to the workforce or for continuation of graduate work in a CIS Ph.D. program. All graduates desiring employment are employed upon completion of their degrees. Many alumni are employed locally in businesses such as insurance, health, banking, transportation, and computing and technology providers.
Some graduates elect to continue their education by entering Ph.D. programs.
Recently the MS in CIS program was reviewed and revised by the CIS graduate faculty for timeliness of course content and availability of courses to part-time students. This revision provides added flexibility allowing an individual student s program of study to be tailored to meet the student s interests and career goals. Additionally, priority is given to scheduling courses at times that meet the needs of professionals working in the area who are part-time students as well as more traditional students. Another recent change is the introduction of the professional option. This enhancement provides the opportunity for a student to choose a more applied emphasis of study that may be especially appropriate for the part-time student or for anyone whose career goals are of a more applied nature.