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Computer Information
Science
CIS Deadlines
, Books, and Announcements
Tentative Schedule F2009 to SM 2011
CIS Capstone
Graduate Certificate in Application Development
Introduction
The M.S. Computer Information Science (M.S. CIS) graduate program provides a technical study of this challenging and rapidly expanding field. Its comprehensive curriculum addresses information distribution through personal computing, Internet computing, distributed environments, enterprise systems and n-tier architectures. Object-oriented and component-based programming, developed through the Unified Modeling Language, are the principal programming paradigms. These technologies and paradigms form the basis for current technologies such as Web programming, E-commerce and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The program emphasizes teamwork, interpersonal communication and presentations.
A strength of the program is its practical focus, based on a strong conceptual foundation. Students may culminate their learning with a capstone project or research paper under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Some students partner with an external company, or work on a project associated with their employer as a project deliverable for that company.
The program includes the study of four major technology areas that are the building blocks for E-Commerce, Web programming and technologies, and Enterprise Resource Planning systems:
- Software engineering -- systems life cycle, project management, leadership
- Databases -- n-tier, internet and intranet
- Systems and Developer -- object-oriented and component programming
- Networking -- concepts, installation and management
Description of the Program
The M.S. Computer Information Science Program focuses on four major technology areas: software engineering, databases, systems/developer and networks. Its structure supports these areas with foundation courses, core courses and specialized electives. Free electives in other areas of current interest and the capstone experience provide additional venues for students to investigate new technologies and to produce a capstone project or paper.
Four main areas of study are addressed: software engineering, databases, developer/systems and networking.
- Software engineering area includes the methodologies of the software development life cycle and leadership and communication skills.
- Databases area includes current database models, design, implementation and access through structured query language, client/server, intranet databases and n-tier architectures. Databases underlie current technologies such as Internet programming, data warehouses and marts, and enterprise databases.
- Systems and Developer area addresses systems through an object-oriented approach and component programming. The developer may use these tools and practices in distributed and enterprise computing.
- Networking area includes the concepts of data communications and the installation and administration of local area and wide area networks. E-business technologies are built upon this technical infrastructure.
The student will also take additional specialized or free electives and/or complete a Capstone Project or Capstone Paper.
Margaret M. McCoey, M.S.
Program Director
La Salle University
Computer Information Science
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1136 Fax (215) 951-1805
e-mail: gradcis@lasalle.edu
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