A word about MS CIS
Joe Aschenbrenner
Senior Manager
Verison Business
"I was somewhat skeptical coming to my first on-campus session, but after my first day, I knew this is going to be a very challenging yet rewarding program. The program is designed extremely well and you really get to know your cohort on both a personal and professional level. There are literally hundreds of years of IT experience in every cohort and learning from this experience base is something that you will not get from a textbook."
The opportunity to network with other IS professionals sets the MS CIS program apart from other distance learning programs. The on-campus residency sessions the first week of each semester, have proven to be one of the program's greatest strengths according to alumni. Classroom discussions, team assignments, catered meals and breaks, and both official and nonofficial social gatherings create a bond between students.
The MS CIS Program is an accelerated course of study leading to a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MS CIS) degree. Developed exclusively for IT professionals with three or more years of IT work experience, the program enables students to earn an accredited MS CIS degree in just 23 months without interrupting their careers. The curriculum and delivery format were developed with input from industry and delivers immediately useful information.
The MS CIS Program gained national recognition for being one of the first accredited graduate programs designed exclusively for IT professionals that combined classroom and distance learning. The curriculum meets the needs of both experienced IT managers and technical staff making the transition to managerial roles.
Career opportunities for MS CIS graduates are excellent. Graduates of the MS CIS Program fill a growing demand for professional IT managers who have the technical knowledge, business acumen, and management skills to deliver IT solutions in a rapidly changing business environment.