2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Computer Information Systems, M.S.

Dr. Jing-Chiou Liou

Room: GLAB 231

Phone: 908-737-4703

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 or Information Technology.
  • Data Structure, Computer Systems, Algorithm Analysis, Computer Security, Discrete Math, Calculus, proficiency in Java, Python, C++ or an equivalent.

Degree Requirements

  • 30 Credits

Required Courses 15

CPS 5100COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM

3

CPS 5301ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

3

CPS 5440ADVANCED ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS

3

CPS 5740DATABASE SYSTEMS

3

CPS 5981SOFTWARE ASSURANCE

3

Electives (choose 4) 12

CPS 5498DIGITAL FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATION

3

CPS 5500WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

3

CPS 5601HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION

3

CPS 5721KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY AND DATA MINING

3

CPS 5745INTERACTIVE INFORMATION VISUALIZATION

3

CPS 5801ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

3

CPS 5802MACHINE LEARNING INNOVATIONS

3

CPS 5881INDEPENDENT STUDY IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

3

CPS 5882INDEPENDENT GRADUATE STUDY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

3

CPS 5900NUMERICAL ANALYSIS

3

CPS 5910COMPUTER SIMULATION OF MODELS

3

CPS 5930OPERATING SYSTEM CONCEPTS

3

CPS 5931NETWORK SYSTEMS

3

CPS5960OPERATIONS RESEARCH

3

CPS 5965HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING

3

CPS 5990SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

3

Required Capstone Course 3

CPS 5995GRADUATE CAPSTONE

3

Total Credit Hours: 30