M.S. Computer Information Systems

Program Strengths

  • US Degree
  • Small course sections
  • PhD-level full-time faculty and professionals with hands-on expertise in the industry
  • Collaborative student-faculty research
  • Theoretical foundations with applied and in-demand skills
  • Increased employment opportunities

Program Educational Objectives

The Master of Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree has the following program educational objectives:

  • Equip graduates with specialized computer science expertise through which the latest digital technologies can be applied, transferred, and enhanced.
  • Incorporate in graduates effective communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation skills.
  • Expose students to social and ethical issues relating to computer science and information technology, enabling them to be informed, responsible, and committed practitioners.

What You Learn

You gain the necessary tools and acquire the right skills to build a successful career in computer information systems.

  • Master software engineering and IT system development
  • Work in software quality and security assurance
  • Acquire sufficient competencies in data science
  • Delve into artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Study the latest in cybersecurity and digital forensics
  • Function effectively as an individual and on teams to accomplish shared computing design, evaluation, or implementation goals in multidisciplinary settings
  • Communicate effectively on complex real-world problems with diverse stakeholders by comprehending and writing practical reports, designing documentation, making effective presentations, and giving and receiving clear instructions.
  • Use research-based knowledge and research methods to identify, model, and solve complex computing problems, provide valid conclusions and effectively communicate results.
  • Apply and commit to the ethical principles, responsibilities, and norms of the industry and research fields.

Major (Core) Required Courses

Knowledge and Skills

Wenzhou-Kean University’s Computer Information Systems (Master of Science) major aims to train students to become leaders in the field of computer science and information systems, and can engage in work related to business, government, banking, e-sports, IT industry and other fields. Students can gain an in-depth understanding of different aspects of the field, and learn how to design, build and maintain complex systems, and master current related cutting-edge technologies. At the same time, the major encourages students to work closely with teachers to conduct longer-term and detailed work and research. Course modules consist of: computer information systems, advanced analytical algorithms, database systems, software engineering, software assurance, independent graduate studies in computer science, numerical analysis, computer simulation of models, network systems, artificial intelligence concepts, high-performance computing, etc. Graduates can be engaged in software engineering, information technology system development, network security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, security monitoring and other related work.

Career Prospects

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) field is growing rapidly and changing with the emergence of new technologies. CIS aims at strengthening students’ skills across for central axis: Technology, Business, Data, and Soft skills. With that,  students will have a wide variety of potential career paths to choose from. The following is a non-exhaustive list of CIS job employment and future careers.

  • Data Scientist
  • Software Developer
  • Computer & Information Research Scientist
  • R&D Engineer
  • IT Manager
  • Computer System Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Mobile App Developer