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Graduate Program Information

The Master of Computer and Information Science (MS-CIS) Program can be pursued in three areas of concentration: Computer Science; Information Systems; or Software Engineering. An undergraduate academic background in the chosen area is required for entry into the graduate program. Grades of "B" or above are expected in any undergraduate preparatory course work taken at UNF. The MS-CIS program is designed to add breadth and depth to a typical bachelor's degree program in the chosen area. Students may pursue either a thesis option or a non-thesis option under each concentration. These options allow the student to demonstrate overall mastery of the discipline by either submitting a thesis or completing additional in-depth coursework. Specifically, the thesis option entails completion of 24 credit hours of coursework and at least 6 credit hours of thesis, for total of at least 30 credit hours; and the non-thesis option entails completion of 36 credit hours of coursework.

MS-CIS Computer Science Concentration

For the Computer Science concentration, breadth must be demonstrated in the areas of computer networks; operating systems; algorithms; and databases. Depth must be accomplished in the areas of graphics/interfaces; networks; advanced systems; and data/language paradigms.

Requirements for the MS-CIS Computer Science Thesis Option

Requirements for the MS-CIS Computer Science Non-Thesis Option

MS-CIS Information Systems Concentration

The Information Systems concentration is designed to build upon a bachelor's degree program in information systems that has substantial content in both software development and business practice. Technical core content provides hands-on software engineering that addresses software life-cycle, database engineering, and project management issues. Business core content is oriented towards e-commerce issues in management, marketing, and finance. Additional technical coursework in software engineering assures depth in one or more additional subject areas.

Requirements for the MS-CIS Information Systems Thesis Option

Requirements for the MS-CIS Information Systems Non-Thesis Option

MS-CIS Data Science Concentration

The Data Science concentration is designed to build upon an undergraduate degree in the chosen area or equivalent CIS bachelor's degree program.  Additional coursework/research information is available here:

Requirements for the MS-CIS Data Science Thesis Option

Requirements for the MS-CIS Data Science Non-Thesis Option

MS-CIS Cyber Security Concentration

The Cyber Security concentration is designed to build upon an undergraduate degree in the chosen area or equivalent CIS bachelor's degree program.  Additional coursework/research information is available here:

Requirements for the MS-CIS Cyber Security Thesis Option

Requirements for the MS-CIS Cyber Security Non-Thesis Option

Student Outcomes (SOs)

  1. Demonstrate discipline specific content knowledge, by extending their knowledge and skills in one or more of computer science, software engineering, and information systems.
  2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills, by conducting independent research designed to extend the body of knowledge encompassing computing.
  3. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, by publishing and presenting the results of their research.