Master Computer Information Systems

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems at St. Mary’s prepares students to manage software development projects. Students develop or deepen skills to analyze, design, implement, and test stand-alone and embedded software systems. The program also builds knowledge of data communication and databases, hardware organization and operating systems, and software analysis and design methodologies.

Students study through a 33-credit-hour plan. Students may choose a thesis option or a project option. Thesis students complete 27 credit hours of course work plus 6 credit hours of thesis direction. Non-thesis students complete 30 credit hours of course work plus 3 credit hours of a capstone project. The degree includes electives from the Greehey School of Business and Computer Science.

Modules

• Advanced Computer Networks
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Files and Database
• Hardware and Operating Systems
• Systems Analysis and Design

Applicants should have taken programming classes, including data structures and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites include computer programming skills, mathematical maturity and relevant technical knowledge.

• Submit a completed application form, two letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a résumé/CV, and an official degree-granting transcript.
• International applicants must send an international credential evaluation from a NACES member agency.
• The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.

• Analyst
• Operations officer
• Technical director