Master of Science in Computer Information Systems Online

Acquire highly valued skills as a computer information systems manager and become an indispensable leader in any organization. This career-defining online program prepares you for in-demand roles in any industry.

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Start Class: 5/19/25
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Program Overview

Explore the benefits of this career-boosting online master’s in CIS program

Strengthen your long-term career prospects with an affordable Master of Science in Computer Information Systems degree from Florida Tech Online and set yourself apart as a tech-savvy problem solver in any setting. Gain hands-on experience in software and services construction and database integration and develop a working knowledge of emerging technologies on various platforms, including mobile, enterprise systems and wireless.

This applied degree program with personalized learning extends beyond classroom studies into computer information systems research, and its Research Recap gives students the opportunity to delve deeper into many advanced topics. With a focus on developing technical and leadership skills, this highly respected program is designed to help you stand out to employers upon graduation.

As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:

  • Present and communicate complex technical information effectively through scholarly presentations and detailed written analyses
  • Employ advanced methodologies and computational techniques to systematically analyze and resolve complex problems within the domain of computer information systems
  • Leverage comprehensive knowledge of computer information systems to design, implement and manage innovative solutions and systems in real-world contexts
  • Conduct rigorous research to advance knowledge and understanding in the computer information systems field
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility in the development and management of computer information systems
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:
  • Present and communicate complex technical information effectively through scholarly presentations and detailed written analyses
  • Employ advanced methodologies and computational techniques to systematically analyze and resolve complex problems within the domain of computer information systems
  • Leverage comprehensive knowledge of computer information systems to design, implement and manage innovative solutions and systems in real-world contexts
  • Conduct rigorous research to advance knowledge and understanding in the computer information systems field
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility in the development and management of computer information systems

Career opportunities:

  • System administrator
  • Network administrator
  • Computer programmer
  • Systems programmer
  • Systems analyst
  • Software engineer
  • Enterprise and operations quality engineer
  • Web-based application developer
  • Mobile application developer
  • Database developer
  • Database manager
Career opportunities:
  • System administrator
  • Network administrator
  • Computer programmer
  • Systems programmer
  • Systems analyst
  • Software engineer
  • Enterprise and operations quality engineer
  • Web-based application developer
  • Mobile application developer
  • Database developer
  • Database manager

Also available:

At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.

Also available:

At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.

Total Tuition $19,100.10*
Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30
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Tuition

Benefit from the flexibility of pay-as-you-go tuition

Tuition for the master’s in CIS program is affordable. Take advantage of our pay-by-the-course system, so you can manage your budget as you pursue your degree. Technology fees are included in the total tuition.

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Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program
MS Computer Information Systems $636.67 $1,910.01 $19,100.10

*Published tuition costs may differ from a student’s estimated total “cost of attendance,” which includes the amount an online student may choose to spend on expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other personal items or activities per academic year. As a Florida Tech Online student, you will only ever be billed for applicable tuition and fees. All other costs listed below are estimates per academic year required by the federal government to help you budget for your education. For further information regarding program tuition and fees, please reach out to your enrollment representative or refer to the undergraduate or graduate fees policy. View full cost of attendance information.

Potential Expenses Per Year

Program Technology Fees Federal Student Loan Fees Housing & Food Books & Supplies Transport Personal Expenses Total
MS Computer Information Systems (Full-Time) $300 $166 $15,240 $1,200 $1,500 $2,100 $
MS Computer Information Systems (Part-Time) $150 $166 $7,620 $600 $750 $1,050

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $19,100.10*
Per Credit Hour $636.67

Calendar

Stay on track with our convenient course schedule

The MS in Computer Information Systems online program is ideal for working students. Choose from multiple start dates and complete your degree at the pace that best fits your schedule.

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TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End DateTerm Length
Summer 20255/19/255/5/255/12/255/14/255/16/257/13/258 weeks

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Next Apply Date 5/5/25
Start Class 5/19/25

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Admissions

Your guideline for admission to the online CIS master’s program

At Florida Tech, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly. Please read the requirements for the MS in Computer Information Systems online program.

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  • Application for admissions
  • Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or the international equivalent) with at least 3 semester credit hours of statistics or at least 3 semester credit hours of discrete mathematics
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
  • Current résumé
  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale

Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent to:

Mail address:

Office of Admissions
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901

Admission Requirements

  • No application fee
  • No GMAT/GRE
  • GPA of 3.0 or above

Courses

Learn more about the courses in this online Master of Science in CIS program

For the MS in Computer Information Systems online, the curriculum comprises 30 CIS course credit hours.

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Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces programming in an object-oriented language. Includes data structures. Aims to turn students with little or no programming experience into comfortable programmers. Also includes algorithms for use with stacks, queues and lists. Required for CIS majors.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers advanced algorithms, data structures, programming and software design techniques. Requires students to demonstrate mastery of a modern high-level language. Required for CIS majors.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Studies database systems as an essential organization resource. Includes data architecture components and data storage configurations, and compares normalized and denormalized methods. Covers relational databases and the use of SQL for information retrieval. Also covers object databases.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces computer system architecture including the CPU, memory, input/output and peripherals. Explores the services, protocols and mechanisms of a modern operating system including process and memory management, virtual memory and process scheduling. Provides an overview of cloud computing and virtualization.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides a broad set of fundamental topics related to computer networks including network layers, topologies, technologies, services and methods useful for the typical information systems specialists; TCP/IP; transmission protocols and client-server models. Introduces management and security of networks.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the design and development of applications for wireless information systems. Includes coverage of application frameworks for multiple platforms, types of applications and their context, and strategies for the design, implementation and maintenance of mobile applications. Recommended: Knowledge of computer programming.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Explores the administration and maintenance of operating systems such as Windows,® Linux® or UNIX® to supply the typical CIS professional help with system administration. May include shell programming, command line programming, common maintenance procedures, network maintenance, backups, and methods of file processing and file system structure.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Studies concepts, principles, issues and techniques for managing corporate data resources. Includes the management of organizations with network security and data integrity as primary goals. Covers roles and responsibilities of managers across the enterprise.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Covers managing and delivering a software project from inception to delivery. Includes initial and detail planning, the project life cycle, risk assessment, resource planning, project monitoring and timeliness, cost and customer management, change control, configuration control and version control. Uses project and configuration management software.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Acts as program capstone course that entails design and implementation of a significant project within the purview of information systems. Requires students to propose a project and have it approved by the instructor. Required for CIS majors.
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