Computer Information Systems

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems is designed for students seeking to combine the development of technical competence in information systems with gaining knowledge and furthering skills in managerial and organizational areas. Graduates of this program will be able to work in a variety of fields to maximize state of the art information system tools and techniques to promote organizational success.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete New England College’s Master of Science in Computer Information Systems will be able to:

• Apply communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to translate technical information that will help align computer information systems and tools with organizational goals.
• Analyze technical aspects of IT projects and apply project management strategies to meet business needs and organizational goals.
• Apply IT methods and tools to the development of applications and administration of computing systems, as well as to the adoption of new technologies in the organization.
• Identify information tools and technologies that have strategic value for the organization, and manage the implementation of those technologies.

Programs

• Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking Concentration, MS
• Computer Information Systems, Data Modeling and Analytics Concentration, MS
• Computer Information Systems, MS
• Computer Information Systems, Pega Systems Concentration, MS
• Computer Information Systems, Programming Concentration, MS
• Computer Information Systems, Project Management Concentration, MS
• Computer Information Systems, Web Technologies Concentration, MS
• Executive Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity Concentration

Courses

• CT 5000 - Graduate & Professional Skills Development
• CT 5120 - Organizational Leadership in Technology
• CT 5170 - E-Commerce Technology
• CT 5230 - Cloud Computing Concepts
• CT 5320 - Data Mining for the Intelligent Business
• CT 5510 - Java - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
• CT 5610 - Database Design
• CT 5630 - Pega Platform and Applications
• CT 5750 - Web Applications and Web Design Development
• CT 5901 - Computer Information Systems On-Site Internship
• CT 5990 - Basics of Web Graphics & Animations
• CT 5991 - Special Projects II
• CT 6050 - Mobile Web Development
• CT 6110 - IT Project Management
• CT 6111 - Information Security
• CT 6220 - Android Development and Programming
• CT 6270 - Mobile App Development
• CT 6320 - Pega System Architect Essentials
• CT 6440 - Information Visualization
• CT 6530 - Python Programming
• CT 6560 - Web Programming with PHP/MySQL
• CT 6610 - IT Intelligence and Business Strategy
• CT 6670 - Network Communications
• CT 6740 - Java - Advanced Topics
• CT 6770 - Network Programming
• CT 6820 - Special Projects
• CT 6870 - Advanced Network Communications
• CT 6890 - Quality Assurance and Testing
• CT 7610 - Database Management
• ECS 590x - Practicum/Internship in Computer Information Systems
• ECS 5100 - Computer Security: Foundations
• ECS 5200 - Database Security
• ECS 6200 - Managing Information Security
• ECS 6300 - Network Security
• ECS 6400 - Building Secure Web Applications
• ECS 6500 - Security and the Cloud
• ECS 6600 - Ethical Hacking
• ECS 6700 - Information Assurance
• ECS 6800 - Cryptography
• ECS 6900 - Digital Forensics Tools and Techniques