Master of Science in Computer and Information Science - Information Technology Option

The Master of Science in Computer and Information Science (MCIS) program at the Southern Arkansas University is one of the largest, most affordable and highly attractive computer science graduate programs in the USA. The program offers a wide spectrum of online and onsite courses that are carefully designed to train the students in both theories and applications. The curriculum is constantly reviewed and updated to reflect the ongoing changes in the computer science field. The faculty members are highly qualified — many with extensive industry experience.Students in the MCIS program can either study general topics in computer science or, based on their background and interest, pursue one of the following focus areas: Information Technology, Data Science and Cyber Security & Privacy.The Information Technology option primarily focuses on web technologies and software engineering. Although any student can choose this option, it is particularly suitable for the students who want to switch to computer science career from a different background. Key career options include: programmer, web developer, database developer, information systems project manager, software engineer, or pursuing doctoral studies.