2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

university College
Dean clifford r. Bragdon, Ph.D., aIcP
Associate Dean
Theodore R. Richardson III, Ed.D.
University College consists of four divisions that include Applied
Research, Distance Learning, Extended Studies and Professional
Development. Academic offerings include graduate degree and
certificate programs at ten U.S. sites in five east coast states, as
well as a distance learning program. Degrees have been conferred
on off-campus candidates representing the military services,
federal and local government employees and a wide variety of
business and industry sectors. Through the extended studies division,
the Melbourne site on the main campus offers a master’s
program in computer information systems. The complete listing
of University College offerings may be found in the college’s
printed catalog or online at www.uc.fit.edu.
Master of Science Degree Program
Computer Information Systems __________________
Program Chair
Rhoda Baggs, Ph.D.
The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems is
designed for students who seek a degree that prepares them for
positions in organizations that design, develop or use computer
systems. It is for students who do not necessarily have a bachelor’s
degree in computer science but who wish to obtain advanced
training with special emphasis on component engineering, objectoriented
design and analysis, and the building and maintenance
of data-driven systems. The objective of the program is to meet
the demand for information systems skills and to provide a path
for professionals from diverse fields to rapidly transition to computer
information systems career paths. The M.S. in computer
information systems is also available completely available online
through the Virtual Campus.
Admission Requirements
An applicant for the master’s program in computer information
systems is not required to have a bachelor’s degree in computer
science, but should have a background that includes mathematical
proficiency beyond the level of college algebra. The GRE test
is not required for admission into this degree program, but in
those rare cases where the applicants’ abilities are not clear, the
program chair reserves the right to require it.
General admission requirements and the process for applying are
discussed in the Academic Overview section of this catalog.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, as follows:
CIS 5080 Projects in CIS (capstone course) ........................................3
CIS 5100 Data Structures and Programming .......................................3
CIS 5200 Advanced Programming .......................................................3
CIS 5220 Computer Organization........................................................3
CIS 5230 Operating Systems ...............................................................3
Electives (15 credit hours)
(at least 6 credit hours in CIS, CSE or SWE courses)
A student who can verify competence in any required course
may substitute an appropriate course with the permission of the
appropriate site director and the program chair. Recommended
electives include any BUS, CIS, CSE, ECE, MGT, MTH, ORP,
SWE or SYS courses approved by the student’s adviser and the
program chair.
All students must take and complete the program capstone
course, Projects in Computer Information Systems (CIS 5080),
to graduate.
Degree Programs—University College 157