Online Master of Science in

Computer Information Systems

Secure Your Future

You already have the skills to hold a job in the field of
information technology. Now it’s time to think about
your career. IT training prepares you for your work today,
our degree prepares you for the decade ahead. Our faculty
provides cutting-edge curriculum that you need to get and
stay ahead in the constantly changing IT world. Become a
leader in IT management while experiencing the teaching,
research opportunities, and individual advising by the
renowned full time faculty of Boston University.

Boston University’s MSCIS program stands out

A Faculty Obsessed With the Future:

• Exposure to passionate, esteemed and responsive
PhD faculty
• Access to elite alumni, college, faculty, industry, and
student networks

Industry Leading Curriculum:

• Graduate with unmatched marketability and
technical knowledge-base
• Curriculum is constantly updated to expose students
to what’s new on the IT horizon

Specialized Program Concentrations
The concentration in Security provides students with:
• In-depth knowledge of emerging security threats
• Solutions to guarantee secure networks and computer systems
• The ability to identify, develop, and implement highly secure networks that support organizational goals
• Preparation for a career as an information security analyst, system analyst, or information system leader

The 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
• The opportunity to use Oracle DBMS and to explore data warehousing and mining strategies
• Preparation for a career as a database and knowledge modeler, designer, or developer

The concentration in IT Project Management provides students with:

• General concepts embodied in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK
• Specialized techniques for software risk management, software cost estimation, and software quality management
• Virtual project management skills that enhance the ability to manage geographically distributed software
development
• Preparation for a career as a project manager, systems analyst, designer, programmer, research manager, IT
consultant, or administrator of technical projects

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Boston University’s MSCIS Program – in a League of its Own
The National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated the Metropolitan College
Department of Computer Science as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education for
academic years 2007 through 2012 and a National Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research for
academic years 2008 through 2013. The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has also certified the Security
Computer Science Department at Boston University’s Metropolitan College. Additionally, the Project Management
Institute’s GAC has accredited MSCIS for project management. A MSCIS degree is validated by top governing institutions
and the 150 year reputation of academic excellence at Boston University.

Programs of Study (All courses are 4 credits)

Core Courses (Required for all concentrations): Select at least one course from the following:

Information Structures MET CS 520 IT Project Management MET CS 632

Quantitative Methods MET CS 546 Web Application Development MET CS 601

for Information Systems
Distributed Software Development MET CS 633
Business Data Communication MET TC 625 and Management
and Computer Networks
Database Security MET CS 674
Database Design and MET CS 669
IT Security Policies and Procedures MET CS 684
Implementation for Business
Digital Forensics and Investigations MET CS 693
Information Systems MET CS 682
Analysis and Design Enterprise Information Security MET CS 695
IT Strategy and Management MET CS 782 Data Mining and Business Intelligence MET CS 699

Advanced Database Management MET CS 779

Concentration in Database Management

Concentration in Security (Required Courses) & Business Intelligence (Required Courses)

IT Security Policies MET CS 684 Database Security MET CS 674

and Procedures
Data Mining and MET CS 699
Enterprise Information Security MET CS 695
Business Intelligence
Digital Forensics and Investigations MET CS 693
or Database Security MET CS 674 Advanced Database Management MET CS 779

Concentration in IT Project Management

(Required Courses)

IT Project Management MET CS 632

Distributed Software
Development and Management MET CS 633

Enterprise Architecture and Design MET CS 679

of Multi-tiered Systems
Total: 40 Credits to Graduate (10 Courses)
*with permission of their academic advisor students may substitute MET CS 601 Web Application Development.

Admissions Requirements
To apply for admission to the MSCIS program at Boston University’s Metropolitan College, you must hold a bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or its foreign equivalent. Applicants for the program are evaluated on their
entire academic and professional record. You are not required to take the GRE, though you may submit your GRE scores as part
of your application. Call an enrollment advisor at 1-877-MSCIS-4U (1-877-672-4748) today to assess this opportunity.

Accreditation
Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

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