A word about MS CIS
Tim Baker
Director IT
FedEx Services
"The MS CIS Program had an immediate impact on my job skills and performance. In fact, several of the classes encouraged the use of practical applications that were directly related to my work. Missouri State University has the right format: a combination of on-site sessions with sessions over the Internet that is right on target. I have recommended the program to friends and colleagues."
When Tim Baker completed his undergraduate degree at SMS in the '70's and relocated hundreds of miles away he never dreamed of returning to his alma mater for graduate school. When Tim learned of the new program incorporating both on-campus classes and distance learning he joined the second MS CIS cohort in 1997. Tim completed the program while living and working in the Memphis, TN area.
The MS CIS Program is an accelerated course of study leading to a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MS CIS) degree. Developed exclusively for IT professionals with three or more years of IT work experience, the program enables students to earn an accredited MS CIS degree in just 23 months without interrupting their careers. The curriculum and delivery format were developed with input from industry and delivers immediately useful information.
The MS CIS Program gained national recognition for being one of the first accredited graduate programs designed exclusively for IT professionals that combined classroom and distance learning. The curriculum meets the needs of both experienced IT managers and technical staff making the transition to managerial roles.
Career opportunities for MS CIS graduates are excellent. Graduates of the MS CIS Program fill a growing demand for professional IT managers who have the technical knowledge, business acumen, and management skills to deliver IT solutions in a rapidly changing business environment.