MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SYSTEM INTEGRATION
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The program consists of 12 courses, all of which are 3 credits plus an independent research project. The project is generally conducted in cooperation with the student's employer. The goal is to integrate the methods, tools and techniques of the program in a way that provides additional benefit to the employer.

The program merges three main educational disciplines:

Computer Science

  • Architecture
  • Database Systems
  • Distributed Operating Systems
  • Software Engineering I — OOA/D
    System Integration
  • Component Integration
  • Principles of Communications Networks
  • Network Protocols
  • Software Engineering II — Components
    Engineering Management
  • Management Processes
  • Leadership & Motivation
  • Project Management
  • Network Management & Security

Admission Requirements
Successful applicants to this program will meet the following requirements:

  • Baccalaureate Degree
  • Superior academic record and demonstrated familiarity with issues associated with the development of large complex systems
  • 2 years of relevant work experience
  • An interview with program director

SAMPLE COURSE PLAN

First Semester

Credits

CS613

Computer Architecture

3

MG690

Management processes & Decision Making

3

Second Semester

CS606

Software Engineering I

3

MG691

Leadership, Motivation, and Communication

3

Third Semester

CS608

Database Systems

3

EL536

Principles of Communications Networks

3

Fourth Semester

CS607

Software Engineering II

3

CS684

Computer Networking

3

Fifth Semester

CS9XX

Systems Integration Tools & Techniques

3

MG820

Project Management

3

 

Independent Research Project

0

Sixth Semester

CS623

Operating Systems

3

CS682

Network Management and Security

3

TOTAL CREDITS

36

 
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