Become the Technology Expert in your Company
We live in a technological world in which the technology footprint will continue to expand. You’ll become qualified for a key administrative position in a highly coveted company when you acquire the skills in computer technology and put them to use in commercial environments. A Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from University of Houston-Clear Lake prepares students for a multitude of careers in which technology plays a central role, with a focus on more practical applications of technology that support and add value to an organization’s products or services.
Combine Technological Competence with Managerial and Organizational Skills
This plan prepares students for key technical, administration and management positions
in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, operation and management of
industrial and commercial computer information systems. Among the coursework’s main
objectives is to teach students how to maintain a balance between theory and practice
of computer science and computer information systems. Graduates of this program will
have mastered the skills needed for tomorrow's complex, technology-induced environments.
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Admission Requirements
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- Computer Information Systems M.S.
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
- GRE Essay of 3.5
- Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in a related field and background in Computer Information Systems; Will accept GMAT in lieu of GRE
Degree Requirements
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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Fall 2017
New Degree Seeking - August 1
Priority* - August 14
Final* and Session Start - August 28 -
Spring 2018
New Degree Seeking - December 1
Priority* - September 1
Final* and Session Start - January 16
*Former/Non-degree seeking/Certificate Graduate Students applicants who apply after the priority deadline can expect to go through late registration. $50 late registration fee will be assessed.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority – March 1
Final – June 1 -
Spring
Priority – August 1
Final – November 1 -
Summer
Priority – February 1
Final – April 1
*Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
**Freshman will not be accepted for Summer semester
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Computer Information Systems M.S. Faculty
Faruk Arslan
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3886
Email: Arslan@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 228
Said Bettayeb
Interim Associate Dean, Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281.283.3717
Email: Bettayeb@uhcl.edu
Office: B3611.14
Sadegh Davari
Department Chair of Computing and Mathematics and Professor of Computer Science and
Computer Information Systems
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Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3865
Email: davari@uhcl.edu
Office: D153
Radu Vlas
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Information Technology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3878
Email: Vlas@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 116
Wei Wei
Program Chair of Computer Information Systems and Assistant Professor of Computer
Information Systems
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Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3732
Email: Wei@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 175