Overview

The program in Computer Systems and Software Design of this department is offered in a fully online format and provides excellent credentials for a variety of high demand professions. Advanced training in computer systems and software design allows entry into exciting careers in industry and entertainment.

What you'll learn

MCIS provides the appropriate courses for its own majors and minors in addition to several service courses in mathematics and computer science for other disciplines. In conjunction with Academic Computer Services, MCIS strives to provide all students access to modern computing laboratories

Potential Careers

Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics
Information Technology
System Analyst
Software Engineering

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Database Management Systems
Applied Software Engineering
Distributed Computing Systems
Advanced Computer Security
Research Methods and System Evaluation
Human-Computer Interaction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Non-Studio Option: 33 credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Jacksonville, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 909 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission.
Non-refundable application processing fee.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities with degrees posted. (Students who have previously attended JSU do not need to request a transcript from the university).
Official tests scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The GRE must have been taken within the previous five years of enrollment.
Three Graduate Reference Forms completed by individuals who can provide qualitative assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate coursework. Reference forms will be submitted electronically. Instructions for submission will be sent through email to the applicant upon submission of the online graduate application.
International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21180 USD / year

≈ 21180 USD / year
Out-of-State

21180 USD / year

≈ 21180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13020 USD / year

≈ 13020 USD / year

Additional Details

Graduate Online Hours - $434 per credit hour

Living costs

Jacksonville

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you'll learn

Potential Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Jacksonville

Funding

Scholarships Information

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