Overview

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence provides students with:

The tools to utilize the vast amounts of information provided by large data groups
The skills to integrate information technology with business problems and opportunities
A thorough understanding of technological issues in addition to business concepts and fundamentals

Students who complete the Computer Information Systems masterÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s degree concentration in Database Management & Business Intelligence will be able to demonstrate:

Advanced knowledge in the analysis and documentation of requirements for architecture, design, and implementation of computer applications systems.
Proficiency in software and computing skills as they pertain to the design and implementation of database systems, data communications, systems analysis, and design.
Competence sufficient to identify current and emerging information technologies that may have strategic value for enterprise; assess where those technologies have value; and manage the implementation of those technologies in the enterprise.
Advanced knowledge of database modeling and design, database implementation, distributed databases, object-oriented and object-relational databases, and databases for web applications, as well as typical data mining methods.
Proficiency in the design, implementation, performance tuning of different types of databases, and in performing data mining tasks on various types of data.
Competence sufficient to participate in the design and implementation of large, distributed database systems and business intelligence systems.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business Data Communication and Networks
Database Design and Implementation for Business
Information Systems Analysis and Design
IT Strategy and Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

Online

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Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A completed Application for Graduate Admission
Three letters of recommendation. It is required that one be an academic reference if you graduated or engaged in post-graduate education in the past three years
You must supply the name and email address of your recommenders in order to submit your application.
A self-evaluation
A current résumé
Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to your application. Official transcripts will be required upon matriculation.

A nonrefundable $85 application fee

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