Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
Department of Computer Science
1860 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Campus Location
Business Building
BU 344
Euclid Avenue
Phone: 216.687.4760
Fax: 216.687.5448
cisdept@cis.csuohio.edu
PROGRAMS > MCIS > OVERVIEW
The Master in Computer and Information Science (M.C.I.S.) is an applied, professional degree program that is specifically designed to combine a thorough education in computer and information science, with applications in the areas of business, engineering, mathematics, or other relevant fields. The MCIS degree was significantly modified in Spring, 2003, to include several new courses that reflect emerging areas in technology. New courses added to the MCIS program include Internet Programming, Bioinformatics, Distributed Object Systems (emphasis on Web Services), Information Security and Mobile Computing. The program prepares a student to meet the constantly increasing demands for upper echelon computer professionals
Career Information
Students in the MCIS program have a wide range of options, allowing them to focus their studies on topics such as information systems, systems programming, database development, networks, and web development. As a result, a graduate student's career options will vary depending on the chosen areas of study. For example, a student who specializes in information systems would be prepared for a career in the application of computers in business or the nonprofit sector. A typical starting position would include programmer, systems analyst, and database designer. A student who specializes in systems programming would have a better fit for a career in technical areas such as network systems and their management. Typical starting positions in this field include systems programmer, technical support engineer, and operations manager. A student who focuses on Internet-related topics could start as a web developer using an array of technologies such as HTML, XML, Web Services and various scripting languages.
Financial Assitance
The CIS department and the College of Business Administration offers a limited number of graduate assistantships each year. A student may apply for an assistantship by completing an application form from the Graduate Business Programs Office. Copies of the completed applications are circulated to department chairs, program directors, and other appropriate parties within the College. Interviews with prospective graduate assistants are arranged directly by department chairs and others who hire and supervise graduate assistants. Assistantships are not awarded in the CIS Department until a student has been in a graduate program for at least one semester.