Metropolitan College
755 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
Online Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
Secure a Strategic Future in Information Technology.
Earn your master's degree in Computer Information Systems completely online from Boston University. Become highly skilled in the rapidly changing field of information technology, and a leader in IT management, while experiencing the teaching, research opportunities and individual advising by renown full time faculty of Boston University.
The program can be completed in 12-20 months. The program is ideal for working professionals interested in participating in and managing information technology projects and teams across complex organizations. The comprehensive, real-world curriculum covers critical topics such as information security, digital forensics, IT project management, database management, and business intelligence.
For candidates interested in the specialized Information Security curriculum, Boston University is one of few institutions recognized by the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security both as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research. The Information Security programs at Computer Science Department at Boston University's Metropolitan College are certified by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS), so your degree would be validated by both top security institutions and the long-standing reputation of Boston University.
Accelerated
Earn your degree in approximately 12-20 months via part-time study.
Flexible
Applicants for the program are evaluated based 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. You are not required to visit campus, though you are welcome to come to campus to meet with your faculty and fellow students and participate in labs and other on-campus activities.
Specialized Program Concentrations
Information Security
The Information Security concentration prepares you to identify and analyze risks and threats, and implement IT security solutions. As an information security analyst or information systems security leader, you'll define, design, develop, and implement highly secure systems that support organizational goals and protect your institution's assets, customers, and reputation.
Database Management and Business Intelligence
The Database Management and Business Intelligence concentration provides you with a broad and deep understanding of databases and their applications, preparing you to design and use databases and database systems for operational and business intelligence applications. You will gain hands-on experience with Oracle and Microsoft databases and business intelligence tools. You'll learn to organize information through integration of information technology systems to solve business problems and capitalize on new opportunities.