M.S. in information systems
HEGIS code 0702
NYS SED program code 89058

The M.S. in information systems is deigned for students who elect to focus on the use of computer systems to manage business and administrative operations and issues. The program provides preparation for a wide variety of positions within the constantly expanding fields of information systems and technology, including computer systems software engineer, computer applications software engineer, computer systems analyst, database administrator, and network systems and data communication analyst. All of these positions appear in the ten top salaried jobs in the Bureau of Labor Statistics list of the thirty fastest growing jobs, projected through 2014. The program also prepares students for doctoral studies or research work in the field.

A student whose first degree was in an area other than computer science area can take undergraduate prerequisite courses at Brooklyn College to prepare for the master's program. All graduate courses are offered in the evening, making it convenient to combine work with study. A wide variety of courses are available in such fields as information systems, artificial intelligence, networks, multimedia, database systems, algorithms and problem solving, and many others. Our faculty members have published widely in all of these fields, and many are recognized experts in their areas.

Program/Department Advisors

Advisor Name Title Phone Location Email Office Hours Parsons, Simon D Graduate Deputy 718-951-5000 x2059 0119 N parsons sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu call/email for appointment

Building codes:    A-Whitehead;   B-Boylan;   J-James;   N-Ingersoll;   NE-Ingersoll Extension;   R-Roosevelt;   RE-Roosevelt Extension;   WEB - West End Building

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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants are expected to have the equivalent of at least 18 credits in computer and information science and related areas, including all of the following: knowledge of a high-level computer language (preferably C++ or Java), knowledge of assembly language and computer architecture, a course in discrete structures, a course in data structures, a course in calculus, and a course in probability and statistics. Students who do not have all of these requirements can be accepted with the condition that they complete these courses at the undergraduate level.

General matriculation and admission requirements of the Division of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission."

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Degree requirements
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Thirty-six to thirty-eight credits are required for the degree. Students must maintain at least a B (3.00) average.

Students must complete all of the following: (a) Computer and Information Science 703X or 704X, 717.1X, 757X, 761X, 762X, and 763X.
Students who have completed an undergraduate course in the area of one or more of these courses may, with the permission of the department, substitute another 700-level course in the department for each such course.
(b) Two courses chosen from among CIS 701X, 709.2X, 716X, 716.5X, 718X, 719.3X, 726.1X and 764X.
Students who take the thesis option (see "f" below) may, with permission of the department, present a maximum of 3 credits in the courses 799.1G, 799.2G, and/or 799.3G as a substitute for one of these courses.
(c) One of Computer and Information Science 743X, 748X or 749X.
(d) Two courses chosen from among Computer and Information Science 758X, 759X, 765X.
(e) Three additional credits in courses numbered 700 or above in the department; with the permission of the department; these credits may be in other departments (e.g., economics, mathematics, or psychology).
(f) Students must do one of the following:

(1) complete Computer and Information Science 799.1G, Thesis Research, and a thesis acceptable to the department; or
(2) pass a written comprehensive examination.

As an exception to the general college rule, the comprehensive examination in the Department of Computer and Information Science may be taken in the term preceding the one in which the student will complete all course requirements for the degree. However, all other college regulations concerning the comprehensive examination still apply. Students are strongly advised to take advantage of this exception and to take the comprehensive examination in the earlier semester.