Master of Computing and Information Systems

The master's degree offers research-based courses to expand your knowledge in the CIS field. The program concentrates on key applications of computing so you're ready for the real world. Advance your skills and knowledge in working with large-scale design, database design, computer networking, web development, data mining, cloud computing, application development and computer security. And through an introductory seminar, you have the opportunity to meet faculty and explore their research areas to make the decision easier when it comes to choosing an advisor for your capstone or thesis project. You'll continue working with your professors performing cutting-edge computing research in areas like: data mining, facial recognition, computer security, computer game design and medical imaging.

The Master of Computing and Information Systems is designed to emphasize important applied areas of computing, providing background in the overall structure of information systems, in-depth knowledge in vital areas, such as databases and networking, and opportunities to learn a variety of other important, emergent, and current areas of computing, such as web design, application development, and computer security. The program serves students with some background in computing (possibly work related) who need additional deeper, more comprehensive, or more up-to-date knowledge of computing and information systems in order to find IT-related jobs, to make career advancements, or to better utilize the knowledge gained in work environment to solve work-related tasks on a daily basis.

A bachelor's degree from a college or university certified by a regional accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education. A bachelor's degree from non-regionally accredited institutions may be considered acceptable for admission. These are reviewed by the Admission and Appeals Committee.
Cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (Some programs require higher GPAs.)
Official (or certified copies) of transcripts or mark sheets
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 79-80
TOEFL PBT - 550
213 on the computer-based test