Boston University Online Master of Science in Computer Information Systems

Earn your master’s degree in Computer Information Systems completely online from Boston University.

Become highly skilled in the rapidly changing field of information technology, and a leader in IT management, while experiencing the teaching, research opportunities and individual advising by renowned full-time faculty of Boston University.

Flexible to your schedule, the program can be completed in as little as 18 months. The program is ideal for working professionals interested in participating in and managing information technology projects and teams across complex organizations. The comprehensive, real-world curriculum covers critical topics such as information security, digital forensics, IT project management, database management, and business intelligence.

The concentration in IT Project Management provides you with in-depth understanding of and hands-on experience with the latest technologies, and challenges you to apply your knowledge to real world projects. You’ll learn the general concepts embodied in the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – PMBOK® Guide, and virtual project management skills that enhance the ability to manage geographically distributed software development.  Students will be prepared for careers such as; project manager, systems analyst, designer, programmer, research manager, IT consultant, or administrator of technical projects while also gaining specialized techniques in software risk management, software cost estimation, and software quality management.

The online Master of Science in Computer Information Systems program is accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for Project Management.

With more than 32,000 students from 140 countries around the world, Boston University is the fourth largest private university in the United States and was recently ranked by Times Higher Education as one of the Top 50 universities in the world. Boston University is recognized by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and Research. Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, (NEASC) Inc.