Overview
The Computer Information Systems and Information Technology program at the University of Central Missouri is designed to serve two types of students. First, those who have an undergraduate degree and would like to make a career change to computer information technology, and second, those who are already in the information technology workforce and would like to enhance their career growth in a specialized area.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and Information Technology will be able to use their skills and knowledge to do the following:
- Each student can analyze strategies and demonstrate development of architecture, and familiarity with software tools and network analysis tools in the IT environment.
- Each student can conceptualize different components of a project plan and demonstrate estimation techniques in system planning.
- Each student shall be able to understand, collaborate, converse, write and present reports on issues related to personnel and financial aspects of the Information Systems area in corporate environment.
- Each student shall be able to understand organizational policies, recognize legal issues, appreciate ramification of changes in legal terms, and recognize ethical conflicts. (S)he should learn how to make right choices and defend resolutions in a corporate Information Systems Environment.
Accreditation
The program is fully accredited by AACSB International.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Programming with Visual C#
- Principles of Data Communications and Local Area Networking
- Business Application Development with Java
- Database Management Systems
- Analysis and Design of Computer Information Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Students Staying in Their Home Country deadline: 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
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Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences View 1058 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5.
- GRE/GMAT is optional with 2.5+ years of work experience in IT field.
- GRE/GMAT is optional for people with degree in CIS/IT from AACSB accredited program with high GPA.
- A minimum GRE score of 290 or GMAT score of 500. Exception may be made on a case-by-case.
- Acceptance into the CIS & IT program is limited and highly competitive.
Tuition Fee
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International
20340 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 678 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
20340 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 678 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
10170 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 339 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Lees Summit
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.