Computer Information Systems, M.S.

The master of science in computer information systems at Florida Tech emphasizes problem-solving in the computing field, paying special attention to software and services construction, database integration, design and maintenance of data-driven systems, and knowledge of emerging technologies on a wide variety of platforms. This can include mobile and enterprise systems, wireless, and system administration.Graduates with a computer information systems degree develop in-depth technical expertise in areas such as computer programming, database management, system design, implementation, and maintenance.Through the capstone research experience, students pursuing a master’s in computer information systems participate in a faculty research project to gain not only advanced research skills, but also a better understanding of the type of complex challenges they may face on the job.The capstone research experience is a hands-on approach that pushes students to reveal their own solution-oriented ideas. Students collaborate with professors to apply their knowledge and creativity.

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. The department may grant provisional admission to students with the stipulation that deficiencies are satisfied by the successful completion of coursework that provides background knowledge commensurate with the above admission requirements. GRE scores are not required for admission to this program. Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program. Transcripts from a non-US institution are internally recalculated to meet this threshold. Résumé/CV, transcripts