Overview

The Computer Information Systems and Information Technology program at the University of Central Missouri is designed to serve two types of students. First, those who have an undergraduate degree and would like to make a career change to computer information technology, and second, those who are already in the information technology workforce and would like to enhance their career growth in a specialized area.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Master of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and Information Technology will be able to use their skills and knowledge to do the following:

Each student can analyze strategies and demonstrate development of architecture, and familiarity with software tools and network analysis tools in the IT environment.

Each student can conceptualize different components of a project plan and demonstrate estimation techniques in system planning.

Each student shall be able to understand, collaborate, converse, write and present reports on issues related to personnel and financial aspects of the Information Systems area in corporate environment.

Each student shall be able to understand organizational policies, recognize legal issues, appreciate ramification of changes in legal terms, and recognize ethical conflicts. (S)he should learn how to make right choices and defend resolutions in a corporate Information Systems Environment.

Accreditation

The program is fully accredited by AACSB International.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming with Visual C#

Principles of Data Communications and Local Area Networking

Business Application Development with Java

Database Management Systems

Analysis and Design of Computer Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Students Staying in Their Home Country deadline: 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lees Summit, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Information Systems View 248 other Masters in Information Systems in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GMAT

500

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General requirements

A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5.

GRE/GMAT is optional with 2.5+ years of work experience in IT field.

GRE/GMAT is optional for people with degree in CIS/IT from AACSB accredited program with high GPA.

A minimum GRE score of 290 or GMAT score of 500. Exception may be made on a case-by-case.

Acceptance into the CIS & IT program is limited and highly competitive.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year
Out-of-State

18000 USD / year

≈ 18000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year

Living costs

Lees Summit

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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