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1 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG Global Issues (cultural anthropology, cultural geography, non-u.s. history, foreign language, global area studies, comparative economic systems, comparative political systems, global political economy, intercultural / international communication, international economics, international management, or international marketing) Regis courses: COM 400, COM 412, CR 466, EC 335, EC 400, CIV 410, CIV 420, HS 240E-W, HU 435E-W, HU 421E-W, SO 204, SO 340, SO 341, SO 472, IRSH 410E-W, RC 311, RC 458, RC 459 Social Sciences (anthropology, communication, current issues, macro or micro economics, education, ethnic studies, history, political science, psychology, geography, criminology, criminal justice, or sociology) Regis courses: CIV 410, CIV 420, CIV 430, CIV 440, COM courses (excluding COM 210, COM 211, COM 406, and COM 437), all EC, all ED, all HS, all PY, all SO courses, all CR courses Mathematics (college-level algebra or higher) Regis courses: MT 201, MT 204, MT 270, all level MT courses Natural Sciences (astronomy, atmospheric science, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, ecology, environmental science, geology, oceanography, physical geography, or physics) (Computer Science majors cannot use CS/CIS courses to meet this requirement) Regis courses: SCI 205E, SCI 206E, SCI 410E, SCI 411E, all CN, CIS or CS courses Philosophy (philosophy or ethics) Regis courses: all PL courses Religious Studies (religious studies, religion and culture) Regis courses: all RC, all RS courses PROGRAMS OF STUDY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES The Undergraduate Computer Science and Information Technology degrees prepare students for careers in information technology emphasizing the theory, abstraction and design of computer systems. Course and laboratory work offers students the means to achieve recognized mastery of computer information technology concepts and their application to realworld problems. The School of Computer and Information Sciences in the College for Professional Studies received special accreditation for three undergraduate degrees by the Computing Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET): the three degrees are the BS in Computer Information Systems; the BS in Computer Networking; and the BS in Computer Science. Students have the opportunity to focus their studies in one of the following degree areas: Business Technology Management Computer Information Systems Computer Networking Computer Science Combined BS and MS degrees in the School of Computer and Information Sciences UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CHARGES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR Tuition (per semester hour) $435 Tuition Online and GIS (per semester hour) $460 Application Fee (non-refundable) $50 Graduation Fee $50 The tuition, fees, and other charges previously described are good-faith projections for the academic year. They are, however, subject to change from one academic term to the next as deemed necessary by the University in order to meet its financial commitments and fulfill its role and mission. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT The Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Management (BTM) is a hybrid degree that combines business, Information Technology (IT), and management. BTM students will graduate with a blend of business and IT skills that prepare them for business management careers. Business course work includes accounting, managerial concepts, applied business concepts, management, business finance, marketing, process improvement, and organization behavior. Technology course work includes computer networking, database concepts, systems analysis and 330

2 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG design, IT ethics, IT project management, management information systems, and decision support and executive systems. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Technology degree program will graduate with a blended skill set sought after by business leaders of today. AC 325--Accounting Principles and Management Concepts BA 300--Business Systems in a Sustainable Society BA 315--Developing Management Skills BA 366--Management Essentials CIS 313--Introduction to Database Concepts CIS 425--Systems Analysis and Design* CN 301--Networking Technologies and Fundamentals MKT 325--Marketing Principles * Lower division course work acceptable in transfer. FIN 400--Business Finance BA 454--Organizational Behavior BA 457--Process Mapping and Improvement BA 465--Strategic Management CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management CIS 455--Management Information Systems CIS 460--Decision Support Systems CIS 480--Managing Technology for Business Strategies CIS 493--Senior Capstone Minor (Optional) 128 SH 0 or 14 or 2 Twenty-six elective semester hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not chosen. Fourteen elective semester hours of courses are required if a minor is chosen. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement. Combined Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Management and Master of Science in Information Technology Management in the School of Computer and Information Sciences The combined Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Management (BTM) and Master of Science in Information Technology Management Sciences (ITM) admit students to the Master of Science program during the junior year of their Bachelor of Science program to work towards both BSBTM and MS degrees in the School of Computer and Information Sciences. The combined degree can be completed with a total of 155 semester hours and allows three graduate courses to be taken as part of the Bachelor of Science degree, early planning of the Master of Science portion of the program and more flexible and efficient course scheduling. AC 325--Accounting Principles and Management Concepts BA 300--Business Systems in a Sustainable Society BA 315--Developing Management Skills BA 366--Management Essentials CIS 313--Introduction to Database Concepts CIS 425--Systems Analysis and Design CN 301--Networking Technologies and Fundamentals MKT 325--Marketing Principles * Lower division course work acceptable in transfer. BA 454--Organizational Behavior BA 457--Process Mapping and Improvement BA 465--Strategic Management FIN 400--Business Finance Nine semester hours selected from the following: CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management CIS 455--Management Information Systems CIS 460--Decision Support Systems CIS 480--Managing Technology for Business Strategies Graduate Requirements: MSCI 600--Strategic Information Technology If a minor is completed: If a minor is not completed: MS Degree Requirements MSCI 610--Ethics in Information Technology 155 SH SH 2 331

3 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG Nine semester hours selected from the following: MSCI 615--Business Process Engineering FIN 400--Business Finance MSCI 625--Supply Chain Management MSCI 630--Knowledge Management MSCI 640--Enterprise Technology Management MSCI 660--Global E-Business MSCI 680--Information Technology Project Management MSCI 681--Enterprise Project Systems MSCI 685--Emerging Technologies MSIA 672--Managing a Secure Enterprise Nine semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses Thesis/Capstone or Combined Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Management and Master of Business Administration The combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Technology Management (BTM) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) admits students to the MBA program during the junior year of their B.S. program to work towards both B.S. in BTM and MBA degrees. The combined degree can be completed with a total of 161 semester hours and allows two graduate courses to be taken as part of the B.S. degree, early planning of the MBA portion of the program, and more flexible and efficient course scheduling. AC Accounting Principles and Management Concepts BA Business Systems in a Sustainable Society BA 315--Developing Management Skills MKT 325--Marketing Principles BA 366--Management Essentials CN 301--Networking Technologies and Fundamentals CIS 313--Introduction to Database Concepts or MBAC 601--Ethical and Legal Environment of Business* 161 SH BA 454--Organizational Behavior or MBAC 602--Developing Effective Organizations* BA 457--Process Mapping and Improvement BA 465--Strategic Management CIS 480--Managing Technology for Business Strategies CIS 448--IT Project Management CIS 455--Management Information Systems CIS 460--Decision Support and Executive Systems CIS 493--Senior Capstone If a minor is completed: If a minor is not completed: 14-2 *If general electives are open in the student s BTM degree plan, any two of the following Core courses may be used instead of the substitutions indicated above: MBAX 600--Sustainability and the Context of Business in the 21 st Century MBAC 600--The Economics of Management MBAC 601--Ethical and Legal Environment of Business MBAC 602--Developing Effective Organizations MBAC 604--Accounting and Finance Concepts for Managers Master in Business Administration Degree Requirements: Remaining core requirements from the list below, not taken as undergraduate substitutions (above) MBAC 600--The Economics of Management MBAC 601--Ethical and Legal Environment of Business MBAC 602--Developing Effective Organizations MBAC 603--Marketing and Operations Decision Points MBAC 604--Accounting and Finance Concepts for Managers Specialization Requirements Combination of requirements and electives, as defined by each specialization Capstone 14 SH 2 18 SH MBAX 695--Business Platforms: A Model for the 21 st Century CIS 425--Systems Analysis and Design 332

4 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG Combined Bachelor of Science in Business Technology Management and Master of Science in Organization Leadership The combined Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Technology Management (BTM) and Master of Science in Organization Leadership admits students to the MS-OL program during the junior year of their B.S. program to work towards both B.S. in BTM and MS-OL degrees. The combined degree can be completed with a total of 155 semester hours and allows two graduate courses to be taken as part of the B.S. degree, early planning of the MS-OL portion of the program, and more flexible and efficient course scheduling. AC Accounting Principles and Management Concepts BA Business Systems in a Sustainable Society BA 315--Developing Management Skills MKT 325--Marketing Principles BA 366--Management Essentials CN 301--Networking Technologies and Fundamentals CIS 313--Introduction to Database Concepts CIS 425--Systems Analysis and Design FIN 400--Business Finance BA 454--Organizational Behavior or MSM 602--The Leadership Management Challenge* 155 SH BA 457--Process Mapping and Improvement or MSM 657--Leading Projects in Contemporary Organizations* BA 465--Strategic Management CIS 480--Managing Technology for Business Strategies CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management CIS 455--Management Information Systems CIS 460--Decision Support and Executive Systems CIS 493--Senior Capstone If a minor is completed: If a minor is not completed: 14-2 *If general electives are open in the student s BTM degree plan, any two of the following Core courses may be used instead of the substitutions indicated above: 14 SH 2 MSM 602--The Leadership Management Challenge MSM 612--Making Decisions in Organizations MSM 621--Leading Change and Innovation MSM 631--Strategic Management and Financial Reports Analysis MSM 661--Leading in Changing Economies Master of Science in Organization Leadership Degree Requirements: Remaining core requirements from the list below, not taken as undergraduate substitutions (above) MSM 602--The Leadership Management Challenge MSM 612--Making Decisions in Organizations MSM 621--Leading Change and Innovation MSM 631--Strategic Management and Financial Reports Analysis MSM 661--Leading in Changing Economies Specialization Requirements (Note: MSM 657 Leading Projects in Contemporary Organizations () is included in three of the four specializations. This course may be substituted for BA457 as noted above.) Capstone MSM 682--Leading Responsible Organizations BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System (CIS) combines knowledge of leading edge technologies and systems methodologies, with an understanding of the ever changing, dynamic business environment. This degree is ideal for students who are interested in working with technology to find solutions to technical and business problems. Students learn to analyze, optimize, and improve existing business processes and information systems. Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in: Business Process Design, Database Management, Project Management, Systems Analysis and Design, and Software Engineering. AC 325--Accounting Principles and Management Concepts BA 300--Business Systems in a Sustainable Society CIS 425--Systems Analysis and Design* CIS 445--Database Management* CS 208--Computer Science Fundamentals CS 361--Control Structures 128 SH 333

5 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG CS 362--Data Structures CS 362--Data Structures MT 320--Introduction to Discrete Mathematics MT 320--Introduction to Discrete Mathematics * Lower division course work acceptable in transfer. * Lower division course work acceptable in transfer. 3 CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management CIS 455--Management Information Systems CIS 455--Management Information Systems CIS 457--Business Process Reengineering CIS 457--Business Process Reengineering CIS 460--Decision Support Systems CIS 460--Decision Support Systems CIS 463--E-Commerce Technology Management CIS 463--E-Commerce Technology Management CIS 493--Senior Capstone CS 432--Modern Software Engineering CS 432--Modern Software Engineering CS 434--Object-Oriented Programming Using Java CS 434--Object-Oriented Programming Using Java CS 450--Data Networks CS 450--Data Networks Minor (Optional) 0 or 14 or 2 Graduate Level Requirement (600-level) Twenty-six elective semester hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not chosen. Fourteen elective semester hours of courses are required if a minor is chosen. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement. Graduate Level Requirement (600-level) Minor (Optional) 0 or 5 or 17 SH Combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Master of Science in the School of Computer and Information Sciences The combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Master of Science in the School of Computer and Information Sciences admit students to the Master of Science program during the junior year of their Bachelor of Science program to work towards both BSCIS and MS degrees in the School of Computer & Information Sciences. The combined degree can be completed with a total of 152 semester hours and allows three graduate courses to be taken as part of the Bachelor of Science degree, early planning of the Master of Science portion of the program and more flexible and efficient course scheduling. AC 325--Accounting Principles and Management Concepts BA 300--Business Systems in a Sustainable Society CIS 425--Systems Analysis and Design* CIS 445--Database Management* CS 208--Computer Science Fundamentals CS 361--Control Structures 152 SH Seventeen elective semester hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not chosen. Five elective semester hours of courses are required if a minor is chosen. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement. MS Degree Requirements Nine semester hours selected from one of the following SCIS graduate programs: Database Technologies Information Assurance Information Technology Management Software Engineering Systems Engineering Graduate Requirement Nine semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses MSCD/MSCT/MSIA/MSSE 696--Practicum II 24 SH 334

6 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER NETWORKING The Computer Networking degree prepares students for careers in information technology emphasizing computer networks, network analysis, and network design. Course and laboratory work offers students the means to achieve recognized mastery of computer information technology concepts and their application to real-world problems. CN 311--Systems Architecture CN 316--Networking Infrastructure CN 321--Broadband and Wireless Fundamentals CS 208--Computer Science Fundamentals CS 361--Control Structures CS 362--Data Structures CS 372--Advanced Programming and Algorithms MT 320--Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (MT 201 Algebra required in Core) CIS 425--System Analysis and Design CN 400--Enterprise Networking CN 410--Voice and Video Networks CN 460--Fundamentals of E-Security I CN 461--Fundamentals of E-Security II CN 478--Management of Enterprise Networks CN 493--Senior Capstone CS 430--Operating Systems Nine upper division semester hours of Computer Networking electives selected from the following: 128 SH 3 Twenty-three elective semester hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not chosen. Eleven elective semester hours of courses are required if a minor is chosen. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement. Combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking and Master of Science in the School of Computer and Information Sciences The combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking and Master of Science in the School of Computer and Information Sciences admit students to the Master of Science program during the junior year of their Bachelor of Science program to work towards both BSCN and MS degrees in the School of Computer and Information Sciences. The combined degree can be completed with a total of 152 semester hours and allows three graduate courses to be taken as part of the Bachelor of Science degree, early planning of the Master of Science portion of the program and more flexible and efficient course scheduling. Required: MT 201 Algebra CN 311--Systems Architecture CN 316--Networking Infrastructure CN 321--Broadband and Wireless Fundamentals CS 208--Computer Science Fundamentals CS 361--Control Structures CS 362--Data Structures CS 372--Advanced Programming and Algorithms MT 320--Introduction to Discrete Mathematics CIS 425--Systems Analysis and Design CN 400--Enterprise Networking CN 410--Voice and Video Networks 152 SH 3 CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management CN 460--Fundamentals of E-Security I CN 412--SIP and VoIP Laboratory CN 461--Fundamentals of E-Security II CN 444--Wireless Networks CN 478--Management of Enterprise Networks CN 462--Ethical Hacking and Defense CS 430--Operating Systems CN 463--Cyber Crime and IT Compliance CS 434--Object-Oriented Programming Using Java CS 465--UNIX Operating Systems Graduate Level Requirement (600-level) Minor (Optional) 0 or Graduate Level Requirement (600-level) 11 or 2 Six upper division semester hours of Computer Networking electives selected from the following: 335

7 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG CIS 448--Information Technology Project Management CN 412--SIP and VoIP Laboratory CN 444--Wireless Networks CN 462--Ethical Hacking and Defense CN 463--Cyber Crime and IT Compliance CS 434--Object-Oriented Programming Using Java CS 465--UNIX Operating Systems Minor (Optional) : 0 or 5 or 17 SH Seventeen elective semester hours of general academic courses are required if a minor is not chosen. Five elective semester hours of courses are required if a minor is chosen. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement. MS Degree Requirements Nine semester hours selected from one of the following SCIS graduate programs: Database Technologies Information Assurance Information Technology Management Software Engineering Systems Engineering Graduate Requirement Nine semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses MSCD/MSCT/MSIA/MSSE 696--Practicum II BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 24 SH The Computer Science degree prepares students for the theory, abstraction and design of computer systems. Course and laboratory work offers students the means to achieve recognized mastery of computer information technology concepts and their application to real-world problems. Required: MT 201 College Algebra 128 or SH CS 208--Computer Science Fundamentals CS 361--Control Structures CS 362--Data Structures CS 370--Assembly Language CS 372--Advanced Programming and Algorithms CS 375--Computation Theory CS 390--Principles of Programming Languages MT 320--Introduction to Discrete Mathematics MT 360A--Calculus I MT 360B--Calculus II CS 430--Operating Systems CS 432--Modern Software Engineering CS 434--Object-Oriented Programming Using Java CS 440--Computer Organization and Architecture CS 450--Data Networks CS 493--Senior Capstone MT 415--Linear Algebra Six upper division semester hours of Computer Science electives selected from the following: CS 433--Computer Systems Security CS 437--Advanced Data Structures CS 442--Database Programming CS 445--Database Management CS 465--UNIX Operating Systems CS 468--Advanced UNIX CS 473--Artificial Intelligence CS 474--Enterprise Software Development Mathematics Minor (Optional) MT 405--Numerical Methods MT 417--Discrete Mathematical Structures MT 445--Advanced Linear Algebra MT 470A--Mathematical Statistics I 4 SH 4 SH 11 or 18 SH Eleven semester hours of natural science electives are required which must include two semesters of natural science laboratory course work. Eighteen semester hours of general academic courses are required if the Mathematics minor or another minor 336

8 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG is not chosen. Seven semester hours of technical credit may be used to fulfill the remaining general elective requirement. MT 417--Discrete Mathematical Structures MT 445--Advanced Linear Algebra Combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Master of Science in the School of Computer and Information Sciences The combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Master of Science in the School of Computer and Information Sciences admit students to the Master of Science program during the junior year of their Bachelor of Science program to work towards both BSCS and MS degrees in the School of Computer and Information Sciences. The combined degree can be completed with a total of 152 semester hours and allows three graduate courses to be taken as part of the Bachelor of Science degree, early planning of the Master of Science portion of the program and more flexible and efficient course scheduling. CS 208--Computer Science Fundamentals CS 361--Control Structures CS 362--Data Structures CS 370--Assembly Language CS 372--Advanced Programming and Algorithms CS 375--Computation Theory CS 390--Principles of Programming Language MT 320--Introduction to Discrete Mathematics MT 360A--Calculus I 152 SH 38 SH 4 SH MT 470A--Mathematical Statistics I SH Fifteen elective semester hours of general academic courses are required if the Mathematics minor or another minor is not chosen. Eleven semester hours of Natural Science electives are required, including two laboratory semester hours. Technical credits may be used to meet this requirement. MS Degree Requirements Nine semester hours selected from one of the following SCIS graduate programs: Database Technologies Information Assurance Information Technology Management Software Engineering Systems Engineering Graduate Requirement Nine semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses MSCD/MSCT/MSIA/MSSE 696--Practicum II 24 SH MT 360B--Calculus II CS 430--Operating Systems CS 432--Modern Software Engineering CS 434--Object-Oriented Programming Using Java CS 440--Computer Organization and Architecture CS 450--Data Networks MT 415--Linear Algebra Graduate Level Requirement (600-level) Graduate Level Requirement (600-level) Mathematics Minor (Optional) MT 405--Numerical Methods 4 SH MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES The School of Computer and Information Sciences focuses on the integration of management and the technological challenges of information resources. The Master of Science program is designed for the working computer information professional or the professional in any industry who needs to gain computer and information knowledge in order to achieve business goals. Students have the opportunity to focus their study in one of the following degree areas: Database Technologies Information Assurance Information Technology Management Software Engineering Software Engineering and Database Technologies Systems Engineering The current and future needs of computer information professionals are addressed by providing curriculum with a solid 337

9 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG foundation in computer hardware and software, systems engineering, computer networking, communications and project/team skills for the rapidly changing computer environment. School of Computer & Information Sciences faculty work full-time in the industry, contributing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the classroom. Additionally, faculty have considerable teaching experience with adult learners. The outcomes of the program are that graduates will have: Integrated technical and managerial theory into their current work context. Knowledge of the principles and methodologies of software design. Knowledge of cultural perspective divisions unique to the information technologies industry. Knowledge of the human, ergonomic considerations relevant to system design. Ability to analyze the computer and information needs of business and development analyses in the form of information systems models. Ability to design systems solutions to meet business requirements. Ability to communicate technical materials to a technical or non-technical audience in both written and oral format. Knowledge of ethical concerns endemic to the industry, involving issues such as privacy, piracy, security, and quality and an awareness of ethical frameworks appropriate to their consideration. Familiarity with research methods supportive of an ongoing and contemporaneous awareness of developments in the computer industry. ADMISSION Admission is open to anyone who has earned a baccalaureate degree in any field of study from a regionally accredited college or university. The Master of Science degree requires students to have sufficient knowledge and/or experience in database applications, programming, computer networking, and systems analysis and design. This is assessed for each applicant during the admission interview. Knowledge and experience can be supplemented by courses in these prerequisite areas. Not all supplemental courses must be completed prior to applying to the program, but must be completed prior to taking the Core courses. The College for Professional Studies Admissions Office must receive the following documentation from each applicant before an admission decision can be rendered: A completed application form, which includes a nonrefundable application fee. Official transcript(s) reflecting a baccalaureate degree awarded from a regionally accredited college or university and official transcripts for course work attempted or completed subsequent to baccalaureate degree completion. A current resume. Admission essay. Faculty interview. Once all documentation has been received, an Admission Committee reviews the application, a faculty member conducts an interview, and the Committee makes an admission recommendation. GRADUATE PROGRAM CHARGES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR Tuition (per semester hour) $685 Tuition Online and GIS (per semester hour) $700 Application Fee (non-refundable) $75 Graduation Fee $50 The tuition, fees, and other charges previously described are good-faith projections for the academic year. They are, however, subject to change from one academic term to the next as deemed necessary by the University in order to meet its financial commitments and fulfill its role and mission. COURSE OVERLOAD The Master of Science degree consists of 12 courses. Students may take three courses (nine semester hours) in any semester (there are two academic periods per semester), as long as all prerequisites are met. To take four courses (12 semester hours) during any semester (considered an overload) requires prior approval of the Assistant Dean. Students may not take more than two courses per academic period. Overload is not permitted until the fourth course. Ordinarily, only students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of and no grades of Incomplete are eligible for an overload. Graduate Overload forms may be obtained from the School of Computer and Information Sciences. The upper portion of the form is to be completed by students and submitted to the School of Computer and Information Sciences at least 30 days prior to registering for the course. Students receive written approval or denial of this request. Requests to take three graduate courses during one academic period are not approved. DEGREE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS The degree completion process is designed to have students apply their course work to a meaningful, broad reaching effort. Students can choose from up to three different options; including a Graduate Capstone, a two course Practicum, or an applied research Thesis. A range of flexibility is provided regarding what the study can involve. Each evaluation option provides students with a comprehensive mechanism for applying the knowledge from their program of study to define and solve a real world problem. Graduate Capstone: The Graduate Capstone is a team project effort. Students are assigned to teams, and the project (a scenario based on a real 338

10 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG company or organization) is determined by the instructor. Working together the team defines a problem and designs a solution. This team effort requires both team collaboration and individual contributions, which are presented in written and real time presentation formats. Teams present solutions to a faculty panel who serve as the organization IT Steering Committee. Individuals are graded on their team and individual contributions. Practicum: Database Technologies, Information Assurance, Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering each provide a practicum to satisfy the degree requirements. The practicum for each of these degrees consists of two courses in which students use their program knowledge to develop systems and/or provide operational support. Students prepare a final report and present to a faculty panel Practicum details vary based on the program. Note that the practicum does not require an extra class for the degree. The first practicum course counts as one of the degree elective courses. Thesis: The thesis is designed to have students apply their course work to a meaningful, broad reaching investigation. The study should be of interest to the student from both a professional and academic viewpoint. A range of flexibility is provided regarding what the study can involve. The student selects a primary faculty advisor based on the faculty s knowledge of and/or interest in the subject matter focus on the student s project. The paper that is produced by the student is an academically rigorous analysis of the student s study and should be on average between pages of text that include illustrations, diagrams, etc. The paper is published electronically in the Regis University Library, therefore, information in the paper must be publishable. The presentation of the paper and study takes the student approximately minutes followed by a minute question and answer period from a faculty panel. For online students, these time limits are redefined to more appropriately reflect the online environment. For online students, a faculty panel will review their presentation and submit questions to the student that the student will need to respond to within a given time frame. CROSS REGISTRATION School of Computer and Information Sciences policy provides students with the opportunity to transfer up to six credit hours of graduate course work into the student degree plan. Generally, this policy is used to accept course work completed prior to admission into the program. However, under special circumstances, students have the opportunity to complete work in other Regis graduate programs while enrolled in the School of Computer and Information Sciences and receive credit for the courses toward degree requirements. To register for non-school of Computer and Information Sciences courses, a student must meet all requirements of the program whose course work is taken. Suitability of course work from other Regis graduate programs for School of Computer and Information Sciences credit depends on several factors: relevance of the course to the students needs and goals; compatibility of the course with the School of Computer and Information Sciences mission and goals; fit of the course into the requirements of a student s field of emphasis; and suitability of the course for credit in the area of Computer and Information Sciences. Approval for transfers under this policy must be obtained from the student s academic advisor prior to registration. Students enrolled in other Regis University graduate programs and in good standing may register for School of Computer and Information Sciences courses, either classroom-based or online. To do so the student must: 1. Have approval from his/her academic advisor in the program in which the student is currently enrolled; and 2. Obtain written approval from the appropriate School of Computer and Information Sciences program chair. Courses eligible for cross registration include all School of Computer and Information Sciences courses for which there is no prerequisite requirement. If a student wishes to enroll in a course for which one or more prerequisite courses exist, the student must satisfy all prerequisite requirements before he/she will be permitted to enroll. Permission to enroll in courses does not guarantee that the course can be transferred to the student s primary degree program. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The School of Computer and Information Sciences degree requires the successful completion of a total of 36 semester hours of graduate courses (600-level). Students can complete the program in two years while working full-time. Prerequisite Requirements Prior knowledge in programming, systems analysis and database applications or successful completion of the following courses are necessary before enrolling in School of Computer and Information Sciences graduate level courses. NOTE: Prerequisite courses are not calculated into degree requirements. Core Requirements Core Requirements must be completed before enrolling in elective or specialized courses. MASTER OF SCIENCE - DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES Core Requirements Degree Requirements MSCD 600--Database Architecture MSCD 610--Database Concepts 339

11 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG Degree Electives Nine semester hours selected from the following: MSCD 640--Oracle Database Administration MSCD 642--Database Backup and Recovery MSCD 644--Database Performance Tuning MSCD 650--PL/SQL Programming MSCD 670--Middleware Architecture and Database Applications MSCD 675--Database Technologies and Service Oriented Architecture MSCD 681--Data Warehouse Design MSCD 692--Database Practicum I Nine semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses. MSCD 696--Database Practicum II MASTER OF SCIENCE - INFORMATION ASSURANCE Core Requirements Choose one of the following three options: No Specialization Fifteen semester hours selected from the following: MSIA 670--Enterprise Information Assurance MSIA 672--Managing a Secure Enterprise MSIA 674--Planning and Implementing Architecture Security MSIA 676--Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, Data MSIA 678--Risk Management MSIA 680--Computer Forensics MSIA 682--Network Forensics MSIA 684--IT Auditing MSIA 692--Information Assurance Practicum I 15 SH Cyber Security Specialization Twelve semester hours selected from the following: MSCT 609--UNIX Concepts MSIA 670--Enterprise Information Assurance MSIA 676--Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, Data MSIA 680--Computer Forensics MSIA 682--Network Forensics Information Assurance Policy Management Specialization Twelve semester hours selected from the following: MSIA 670--Enterprise Information Assurance MSIA 672--Managing a Secure Enterprise MSIA 674--Planning and Implementing Architecture Security MSIA 678--Risk Management MSIA 684--IT Auditing 9 or Nine or twelve semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses. MSIA 696--Information Assurance Practicum II MASTER OF SCIENCE - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Core Requirements Degree Requirements MSCI 600--Strategic Information Technology MSCI 610--Ethics in Information Technology Degree Electives Nine semester hours selected from the following: MSCI 615--Business Process Engineering MSCI 625--Supply Chain Management MSCI 630--Knowledge Management MSCI 640--Enterprise Technology Management 340

12 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG MSCI 660--Global E-Business MSCI 680--Information Technology Project Management MSCI 681--Enterprise Project Systems MSCI 685--Emerging Technologies MSIA 672--Managing a Secure Enterprise Nine semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses. MASTER OF SCIENCE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Core Requirements Degree Requirement MSSE 600--Object-Oriented Software Engineering Degree Electives Twelve semester hours selected from the following: MSSE 610--Software Requirements and Processes MSSE 620--Software Construction, Tools, Methods MSSE 630--Software Design MSSE 640--Software Quality and Test MSSE 645--Software Configuration Management, Maintenance MSSE 670--Java Software Development MSSE 672--Advanced Java Software Development MSSE 674--Enterprise Java Software Development MSSE 676--Advanced Enterprise Java Software Development MSSE 680--C# Software Development MSSE 682--Enterprise C# Software Development MSSE 692--Software Engineering Practicum I MCT 620--Distributed Systems MCT 621--Artificial Intelligence MCT 622--Real-Time Systems MCT 623--Graphics Programming Nine semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses. MSSE 696--Software Engineering Practicum II MASTER OF SCIENCE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES (ONLINE ONLY) Joint program with Regis University and National University of Ireland, Galway Core Requirements MCT 609--Fundamentals of Programming MCT 610--Software Engineering MCT 611--Computer Architecture and Operating Systems MCT 613--Database Architecture Degree Requirements MCT 614--Database Concepts MCT 615--Oracle Database Administration MCT 616--Middleware Architectures and Database Applications MCT 627/MSCD 675--Database Technologies and Service Oriented Architecture Degree Electives Six semester hours selected from the following: MCT 618--Object-Oriented Design MCT 619--Object-Oriented Programming MCT 620--Distributed Systems MCT 621--Artificial Intelligence MCT 622--Real-Time Systems MCT 623--Graphics Programming s MCT Thesis Fundamentals and MCT 626--Thesis or MSCD 692--Database Practicum I and MSCD 696--Database Practicum II 341

13 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG MASTER OF SCIENCE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Core Requirements Degree Requirements MSCT 620--Access Networks MSIA 674--Planning and Implementing Architecture Security Degree Electives Nine semester hours selected from the following: MSCT 600--Network Essentials MSCT 650--High Availability and Disaster Recovery Systems MSCT 662--Storage Area Networks MSCT 664--Routing and Switching MSCT 680--Enterprise Storage MSCT 692--Systems Engineering Practicum I Nine semester hours of any SCIS 600-level courses. MSCT 696--System Engineering Practicum II CERTIFICATE FROM THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES A candidate for one of the Academic Certificate programs must possess the prerequisite skills for entry into the School of Computer and Information Sciences degree programs and the specific prerequisite skills/knowledge identified in each Certificate Program. Regis Graduate Academic Certificates are designed for students who wish to seek new career opportunities, enhance their workrelated knowledge and skills and to advance themselves educationally. The Graduate Academic Certificate represents a selection of courses from the Master of Science programs. These courses could eventually be included in a Regis College for Professional Studies graduate students program of study or stand alone as courses beyond the degree requirements. Specific parameters for School of Computer and Information Sciences Graduate Certificates include: A minimum of 12 semester hours of credit. The courses offered within a given certificate represent a coherent body of knowledge chosen in consultation with representatives of appropriate academic disciplines. The Certificate Program identifies the description of the courses required for completion and the recommended sequencing of those courses. CERTIFICATE ADMISSION The College for Professional Studies Admissions Office must receive the following documentation from each applicant before an admission recommendation will be rendered: A completed application form, which includes a nonrefundable application fee. Official transcripts reflecting a baccalaureate degree awarded from a regionally accredited college or university. A current resume. Admission essay. Faculty interview. Once all documentation has been received, an admission committee reviews the application, a faculty member conducts an interview, and the committee makes an admission recommendation. CERTIFICATE AREAS OF STUDY Database Administration with Oracle MSCD 600/MCT 613--Database Architecture MSCD 610/MCT 614--Database Concepts Six semester hours selected from the following: MSCD 640/MCT 615--Oracle Database Administration MSCD 642--Database Backup and Recovery MSCD 644--Database Performance Tuning Database Development MSCD 600/MCT 613--Database Architecture MSCD 610/MCT 614--Database Concepts Six semester hours selected from the following: MSCD 650--PL/SQL Programming MSCD 670/MCT 616--Middleware Architecture and Database Applications 342

14 REGIS UNIVERSITY CATALOG MSCD 675/MCT 627--Database Technologies and Service Oriented Architecture MSCD 681--Database Warehouse Design Enterprise Java Software Development MSSE 670--Java Software Development MSSE 672--Advanced Java Software Development MSSE 674--Enterprise Java Software Development MSSE 676--Advanced Enterprise Java Software Development Enterprise Resource Planning MSCI 615--Business Process Engineering MSCI 625--Supply Chain Management MSCI 640--Enterprise Technology Management MSCI 681--Enterprise Project Systems Executive Information Technology MSCI 600--Strategic Information Technology MSCI 610--Ethics in Information Technology Six semester hours selected from the following: MSCI 615--Business Process Engineering MSCI 625--Supply Chain Management MSCI 630--Knowledge Management MSCI 640--Enterprise Technology Management MSCI Global E-Business MSCI 680--Information Technology Project Management MSCI 681--Enterprise Project Systems MSCI 685--Emerging Technologies MSIA 672--Managing a Secure Enterprise Information Assurance Twelve semester hours selected from the following: MSIA 670--Enterprise Information Assurance MSIA 672--Managing a Secure Enterprise MSIA 674--Planning and Implementing Architecture Security MSIA 676--Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, Data MSIA 678--Risk Management MSIA 680--Computer Forensics MSIA 682--Network Forensics MSIA 684--IT Auditing 3SH 3SH Software Engineering MSSE 600--Object-Oriented Software Engineering Nine semester hours selected from the following: MSSE 610--Software Requirements and Processes MSSE 620--Software Construction, Tools, Methods MSSE 630--Software Design MSSE 640--Software Quality and Test MSSE 645--Software Configuration Management, Maintenance MSSE 670--Java Software Development MSSE 672--Advanced Java Software Development MSSE 674--Enterprise Java Software Development MSSE 676--Advanced Enterprise Java Software Development MSSE 680--C# Software Development MSSE 682--Enterprise C# Software Development MCT 620--Distributed Systems MCT 621--Artificial Intelligence MCT 622--Real-Time Systems MCT 623--Graphics Programming Storage Area Networks MSCT 620--Access Networks MSCT 650--High Availability and Disaster Recovery Systems MSCT 662--Storage Area Networks MSCT 680--Enterprise Storage Systems Engineering Twelve semester hours selected from the following: MSCT 600--Network Essentials MSCT 609--UNIX Concepts MSCT 620--Access Networks MSCT 650--High Availability and Disaster Recovery Systems MSCT 662--Storage Area Networks MSCT 664--Routing and Switching MSCT 680--Enterprise Storage MSIA 670--Enterprise Information Assurance MSIA 672--Managing a Secure Enterprise MSIA 674--Planning and Implementing Architecture Security MSIA 676--Securing and Protecting: Systems, Applications, Data 343