The Boston University Online Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS) is designed for working professionals who seek to advance their careers in the IT field. The MSCIS features a concentration in Information Security and a concentration in Database Management - the fastest growing and highest paid segments of the IT job market.
The MSCIS offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise - and career advancement - in either of these concentrations. You'll learn from expert faculty who are also industry leaders at work building networks, developing applications, and fighting cyber terrorism for the world's top companies. In other words, at Boston University Online, you'll get something you won't get anywhere else: a cutting-edge technical education rooted in a 150-year old tradition of academic excellence. The concentration in Database Management provides students with:
The tools to utilize the vast amounts of information provided by large data groups
The skills to integrate information technology with business problems and opportunities
A thorough understanding of technological issues in addition to business concepts and fundamentals
The opportunity to use Oracle DBMS and to explore data warehousing and mining strategies
Preparation for a career as a database and knowledge modeler, designer, or developer