information-systems Degrees

• American College of Computer & Information Sciences
• Boston University
• Carnegie Mellon Distance Learning
• Walden University
• DeVry University
• Ellis College
• University of Phoenix Online

American College of Computer and Information Sciences

Founded in 1988 to offer distance learning programs, ACCIS is a privately owned, independent college located in Birmingham, Alabama. Over 9,000 students and alumni in over 120 countries are enjoying the flexibility ACCIS provides; working on their own timetable and at their own pace. Anywhere is a classroom with ACCIS. Our students almost all work full-time. Most of them are making house payments, raising families and doing their best to make life better. ACCIS offers a number of technology and management degrees online, allowing students to learn at their own pace and study in the comfort of their home or work environment in any state, including . Choose from their accredited degree programs:

The Master's of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for the student who has completed a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and who desires to engage in advanced management studies. The focus of the MBA is the development of appropriate planning methodologies for evaluating and applying a firm's resources and core competences to its business environment, matching these resources to the long-term mission and vision of the organization, and integrating these processes to develop strategies for sustaining competitive advantage.

Master's of Business Administration

Boston University

Learn online with an accredited university Boston University's Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS) is designed for working professionals with a desire to advance their careers in the IT field. The MSCIS degree program features a concentration in Security and a concentration in Database and Knowledge Management.

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems - Security Concentration

Your studies in Boston University's MSCIS program will capitalize on your experience, and meet your needs by offering specialized training in management to prepare you for a managerial position within the computer science or information systems field.

The concentration in security provides in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to train technical leaders to identify, develop, and implement highly secure networks that will support organizational goals.

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems - Database and Knowledge Management Concentration

Computer systems analysts, database administrators, and computer scientists are expected to be among the fastest growing occupations through 2012. Job increases will be driven by very rapid growth in computer system design and related services, which is projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. economy, according to Department of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook to 2010.

Database and knowledge management systems play a key role within every organization across all industries. IT industry help-wanted ads suggest excellent career opportunities for CIS graduates with database basics. Career tracks include database and knowledge modelers, designers, and developers. Students will get an opportunity to use Oracle DBMS and understand data warehousing and data mining strategies.

Carnegie Mellon Distance Learning

Rapid growth in the Software Engineering field demands that its professionals stay current with evolving technologies and industrial practice. Since June, 1996, Carnegie Mellon's School of Computer Science (SCS) has been committed to meeting this need by developing and delivering at a distance world-class software engineering courses.

Our program offers practicing engineers an opportunity to merge state-of-the art concepts and methodologies with real-world challenges. Bringing SCS faculty and staff together with software engineering professionals, these courses present innovative approaches to problems and issues in the field. Students may enroll in one of the following options, depending on their needs:

Master of Software Engineering

Provides an environment for mastering the discipline of information technology for professionals. The program is organized around three basic educational forms: Core Curriculum; Electives/Specialization Tracks; and the Software Development Practicum.

Walden University

Walden combines the highest academic standards of an accredited university with the flexibility and convenience of distance learning, making it possible for busy professionals balancing work, family and education to obtain a respected degree-often in less time than at most traditional universities. See why busy professionals from all over the world continue to choose Walden to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

Management Degrees through the Walden School of Management

• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
• Dual Degree - Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Public Health
• Dual Degree - Master of Business Administration/Master of Public Administration
• Dual Degree - Master of Public Administration/Master of Science in Public Health

Obtain the key to a successful business or management career with a Management degree. Learn how the business world operates and how to manage it with programs such as leadership and team building, product management, organizational structure, finance and accounting, marketing, and operations management.

At Walden University, you can taylor your graduate degree to fit you with specializations including:

• Digital Enterprise
• End-User Information Systems
• Finance
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• E-Government
• Nonprofit Management
• Public Safety Management
• Emergency Response Policy and Coordination
• Public Policy
• ...and many more!

DeVry University Online

A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. The majority of our students balance work, family and school. That's why we offer online, evening and weekend classes in all of our master's degree programs, which include Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Project Management, Public Administration and Telecom Management.

Online Master's Degree Programs

• Master of Telecommunications Management

Ellis College

The Ellis MBA is an accelerated graduate degree program for working adults interested in learning advanced skills from top experts in business.

Many courses in our program were developed in association with five of the world's top business schools: Columbia Business School, Stanford University, the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, and the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ellis students can earn an MBA in general business studies in just 18 months, or less if they enroll in two courses at a time. Over a slightly longer period, students can also earn an MBA with a specialization in one of 14 high-demand industry areas:

• Accounting and Information Systems
• E-Commerce
• Finance
• Global Management
• Health Care Administration
• Human Resources Management
• Leadership
• Management of Information Systems
• Management of Technology
• Marketing
• Professional Accounting
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Strategy and Economics

University of Phoenix Online

Earn your degree, advance your career, secure your future - all online. University of Phoenix Online is a true innovator in distance education. Their accredited Business and Information Technology degree programs are designed specifically for busy professionals. Imagine earning the degree you've always wanted - from home, at work, or while traveling.

Master of Science in Computer Information Systems
The MSCIS degree is a graduate program designed for individuals who wish to integrate the different disciplines of Information Technology in a business applications context. Courses cover the key concepts of Information Technology, information systems management and interpersonal and organizational communications.

University of Phoenix Campus

Learn the skills you need to succeed at University of Phoenix, the school chosen by more working professionals than any other university in the U.S. With over 110 conveniently located campuses for you to choose from, you can earn a Master Degree in Information Technology close to home. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.