Which are some of the universities in the U.S. that offer MS in MIS /CIS? What is the difference between MIS / CIS? Should I choose CIS / MIS or Computer Science? Georgia State University (www2.cis.gsu.edu), Boston University (www.bu.edu), and Oklahoma State University (spears.okstate.edu/msis/degrees/msmis) are some of the few universities among the many educational institutions in America that offer MS in MIS (Management Information Systems) / CIS (Computer Information Systems).
Many of the courses are common to the MIS and CIS graduate programs. The MIS curriculum has a higher management emphasis.
Core Courses of MS Program in MIS and CIS in U.S. Universities
Examples of the core courses in MIS are:
Economics
Systems Management
Management of Software Systems
Corporate Finance
Database Systems Management
Examples of the core courses in CIS are:
Information Systems Planning
Network Planning and Administration
Data Modeling and Database Administration
Information System Resource Acquisition
Comparative System Development Methodologies
MS in Computer Science
MS in Computer Science (CS) has in-depth technical rigor, compared to either MIS or CIS. The CS program helps gain extensive technical knowledge and training through MS projects in operating systems, compilers, database design, OOP, AI and others.
Which MS Program--MIS / CIS or CS--in the U.S. should you choose?
It all depends on your aptitude and short- and long-term career goals. An outstanding feature of the American Educational System is that you can choose elective courses outside of your MS program. Such an option allows you gain knowledge and skills in many areas and helps pursue a career path of your choice.
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