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Computer Information Systems, M.S.

Dr. Jing-Chiou Liou

Room: NAAB 219

Tel: 908-737-6168

E-mail: jliou@kean.edu

Program Description

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems is designed to give students the analytic and technical skills necessary to solve problems using computer information systems. Students learn to design, build and maintain complex systems utilizing current and evolving technologies. The applied nature of the Computer Information Systems program gives students the implementation experience and confidence to play a leadership role in developing future systems for business, gaming, government and industry. Students also have the opportunity to work with faculty on individual projects and research.

Prerequisites

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

  • Baccalaureate degree in Computer Science
  • Algorithm Analysis, System Analysis and Design, Computer Security, Computer Organization and Architecture, Discrete Math, Calculus II, proficiency in Java, C++ or an equivalent.

Degree Requirements

  • 30 credits
  • Comprehensive exam

Required Courses 15

CPS 5100COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM

3
CPS 5440ADVANCED ANALYSIS ALGORITHMS

3
CPS 5920DATABASE SYSTEMS

3
CPS 5950SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

3
CPS 5981SOFTWARE ASSURANCE

3

Electives (choose 4) 12

CPS 5881INDEPENDENT STUDY IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

3
CPS 5882INDEPENDENT GRADUATE STUDY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

3
CPS 5883INDEPENDENT GRADUATE STUDY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

3
CPS 5900NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

3
CPS 5910COMPUTER SIMULATION OF MODELS

3
CPS 5921KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY AND DATA MINING

3
CPS 5930OPERATING SYSTEM CONCEPTS

3
CPS 5931NETWORK SYSTEMS

3
CPS 5940CONCEPTS ARTIFICIAL INTELL

3
CPS 5951HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION

3
CPS5960OPERATIONS RESEARCH

3
CPS 5965HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING

3
CPS 5970WEB PROGRAMMING

3
CPS 5990SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

3

Required Capstone Course 3

CPS 5995GRADUATE CAPSTONE

3

Total Credit Hours: 30