This 30-credit Master of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Computer Information Systems (MSBA-CIS) is designed for people without undergraduate degrees in CIS or is equally challenging to those with a technology background. The program can be completed in one calendar year or taken on a part-time schedule flexing up to 5 years for completion.


Each student entering the MSBA-CIS program may choose either the thesis option (Plan A) or the project option (Plan B). The choice is determined by the student’s interests and strengths/weaknesses in the area of non-academic experience. Plan B gives the student a hands-on project providing the student with the applicable experience in an area of his or her interest. Plan A is recommended for students who may want to pursue additional graduate work. However, either option can be taken by a student and is their choice.

The following is the suggested course sequence that students should follow to graduate in one year. This will entail 40-50 hours of work per week outside of class, on average. This degree can also be completed in a flexible format taking up to 5 years.


CIS 600 Information Technology and Project Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Description: Strategic role and management of information technology and software development projects.
CIS 601 Enterprise Computing and Systems Integration
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Description: Integrated extended enterprise planning and execution systems concepts including ERP, CRM, SCM, MRPII, business processes, front/back office systems.
CIS 605 Business Visual Application Development
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Description: Design, construction, and testing of business application systems including leading-edge visual, E-commerce languages and tools.
CIS 606 Application Software Infrastructure
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Description: Design, construction, and testing of business application software infrastructure including hardware, operating software, and communications network.
CIS 610 Software Development Methodology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Description: Methods for all phases of software development focusing upon the establishment of economical software that is reliable and cross platform.
CIS 611 Object-Oriented Systems
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 610, this course requires a basic use of JAVA
Description: Object-oriented and web-based software; object model describing classes; relationships to other objects, attributes, and operations.
CIS 620 IT Communications Infrastructure
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 606, this course requires a basic use of LINUX
Description: Technical aspects of information communications, business considerations; wireless technology, architecture, and applications.
CIS 655 Business Database Systems
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 605, CIS 606, CIS 610; this course requires logic learned with Visual Basic.
Description: Database analysis, design, administration; data modeling; data sublanguages, query facilities; distributed database systems.
CIS 665 E-Business Application Technologies
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CIS 605, CIS 606, CIS 610; this course will use .NET and ASP.net
Description: Developing E-business (B2B and B2C) through construction and deployment.
CIS 695 Various Independent Study/696 Plan B Project and Project Presentation
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Admittance to MSBA-CIS program and completion of degree coursework.
CIS 699 Thesis (Plan A)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Admittance to MSBA-CIS program and completion of degree coursework.

Suggested Course Sequence for One Year Completion

Fall Semester
CIS 600 Information Technology and Project Management
CIS 601 Enterprise Computing and Systems Integration
CIS 605 Business Visual Application Development
CIS 606 Application Software Infrastructure
CIS 610 Software Development Methodology

Spring Semester
CIS 611 Object-Oriented Systems
CIS 620 IT Communications Infrastructure
CIS 655 Business Database Systems
CIS 665 E-Business Applications Technologies

Summer Semester
CIS 695/696 Information Systems/Technology Project and Project Presentation (Plan B)
or
CIS 699 Research Thesis (Plan A)

Optional Electives and Certificate Areas
BUS690C Business Intelligence
BUS690C Advanced Project Management - Preparation for PMI exam
Certificate in Advanced Project Management
Certificate in CIS for non-MSBA students

The MSBA-CIS program may be completed in a flexible format taking up to 5 years. Course flow is similar to above, with 600-610 courses being completed before 611-665 courses. As with the full-time program, part time students must either complete a Plan A research thesis (CIS-699) or a Plan B project (CIS 695 or CIS 696).

To fulfill their graduation requirements, students are required to complete one of two project paths: a traditional research project and thesis (Plan A), or an applied project for an outside client (Plan B). While either path is open to all students, consideration of future academic goals may be a deciding factor in choosing the appropriate path of study.

Plan A
The traditional research thesis, or Plan A, path is ideal for students who have an interest in pursuing additional graduate studies after completion of the MSBA-CIS program. Participants select an area of interest and, under the guidance of a faculty advisor, craft and carry out an intensive research project culminating in the composition and defense of a formal thesis.

Plan B
Plan B students work individually or in groups to apply concepts, techniques, and tools learned in the course of their studies to analyze, design, and implement a computer information systems project for an outside client. Graduation requirements include the completion of the client project as well as the presentation and defense of an in-depth project report.

On-Campus Students
Visit Colorado State University's central graduate tuition and student fees page to get the current per credit costs for in-state and out-of-state tuition:

http://biz.colostate.edu/degreesCertificates/graduatePrograms/
Documents/Graduate_Base_Tuition_and_Fees.pdf

In addition to the University tuition, College of Business on-campus graduate students are assessed a Professional Program Assessment totaling $5,160; a full-time student can expect to be charged $2,580 per semester or $172 per credit hour (in a 30 credit program) if the program extends more than two semesters.

Online Program Students
Distance students pay tuition according to a different schedule than do their on-campus peers and are not assessed school fees except for a $20 University technology fee each fall and spring semester. The current rate of tuition for distance program student is $660 (USD) per credit hour for the 2011-2012 academic year.

All Students
If you have any questions regarding program tuition, please contact us:

CIS Master Programs Office
970-491-4612
CISadvisor@business.colostate.edu

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