Master of Science in Information Systems Engineering

The program for Masters of Science in Information Systems Engineering (MSIS) emphasizes the engineering and application aspects of Information Technology (IT). The program differs from a traditional Information Systems program in that it focuses on an engineering approach to IT. The curriculum of the program also emphasizes individual communications skills and team participation. The MSIS degree program has distinct specialization tracks geared to different classes of IT employment. The curriculum, consisting of 30 credits of coursework, is designed to accommodate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. An Executive track, specially designed for full time employees with working experience, facilitates the 30 credits to be completed with an evening/weekend schedule. Specialization tracks for the program include Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, and Software Engineering. The core component of the program consists of courses in programming, hardware, data management, analysis, modeling, and design, data communications and networking, and technology integration. Following the completion of the core requirements, students can specialize in one of the tracks by choosing appropriate electives. Students are expected to solve real world problems by applying and integrating newly acquired skills. The integration requirement can be satisfied at any time after the completion of the core courses. The MSIS degree program has distinct specialization tracks geared to different classes of IT employment. The curriculum, consisting of 30 credits of coursework, is designed to accommodate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. An Executive track, specially designed for full time employees with working experience, facilitates the 30 credits to be completed with an evening/weekend schedule. Specialization tracks for the program include Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, and Software Engineering. The core component of the program consists of courses in programming, hardware, data management, analysis, modeling, and design, data communications and networking, and technology integration. Following the completion of the core requirements, students can specialize in one of the tracks by choosing appropriate electives. Students are expected to solve real world problems by applying and integrating newly acquired skills. The integration requirement can be satisfied at any time after the completion of the core courses.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited applied science or engineering program with a minimum GPA of 2.75. (Provisional admissions may be granted in exceptional cases if the GPA is less than 2.75 but above 2.25 provided it is approved by the Graduate School at the recommendation from the IS Graduate Committee. Provisionally admitted students are required to take at least two courses in the first semester and receive a B average to continue in the program.)

B. GRE scores (Provisionally admitted students without GRE scores must take the examination within the first semester of their registration.)

C. A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL for applicants whose first or native language is not English.

D. Letters of recommendation, and

E. Other documents as described in the Graduate Bulletin.

Admission to the Executive track is based on the following criteria:

A. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited applied science or engineering program, with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

B. IT related work experience,

C. Details of work experience, responsibilities/duties, and career goals, and

D. A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL if the baccalaureate degree is from a foreign institution, and

E. Letters of recommendation from current and previous employers and teachers.