CIS Graduate Programs at Polytechnic

        Thanks for you interest in our graduate programs. The Department of Computer and Information Science offers a range of graduate degrees including specialized certificates, Master of Science degrees in Computer Science, Telecommunication Networks, Information Systems Engineering, and Systems Integration, and a strong research-oriented doctoral program. Students can choose either part-time or full-time study and can select their coursework from a set of strong basic graduate-level courses and take specialized advanced courses on topics such as network security, distributed operating systems, web search technology, plus many others. Students may also pursue research with faculty members that are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields.

        Research and education programs in the department are supported by over $3 million of annual outside funding from government agencies, industry, and foundations. In addition to significant research programs in Databases, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Networks, and Visual Information Processing, the department has particular strengths in the Computer Security area. Polytechnic was among the first institutions nationwide recognized as a Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency, and students taking a set of approved course can qualify for NSA Information Systems Security Certification. Following are links to additional information about our graduate programs:

PhD Program

Master of Science in Computer Science: Admission, Program Description

Master of Science in Information Systems Engineering (executive format)

Master of Science in System Integration

Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering

Information Systems Security Certification Program

Other related programs at Polytechnic:

Master of Science in Telecommunication Networks
(offered by the ECE department)

Master of Science and Certificate in Computer Engineering
(offered in cooperation with the ECE department)

Master of Science in Management of Technology
(executive format, offered by Department of Management)

Master of Science in Telecommunications & Information Management
(executive format, offered by Department of Management)