Master's Degrees

Master's Degrees

Applied TechnologyMS

This is a joint degree with The School for New Learning for experienced non-IT managers who wish to acquire advanced technical skills in a highly focused area, in combination with enhanced understanding of the larger organizational, economic, and social contexts within which these technical skills are practiced.

Business Information TechnologyMS

A joint degree between CDM and The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business that addresses today’s need for individuals who understand the core principles of both business and technology in corporations, health care institutions, and government agencies.

Computer Game DevelopmentMS

Is designed for those interested in game development programming at the highest level, including computer science and computer graphics professionals retooling for the game industry.

Computer Graphics and Motion TechnologyMS

Focuses on the technical and visual foundations for the design and software development of Computer Graphics and Motion Technology. This program prepares students for technical careers in the graphics industry ranging from entertainment to data visualization for science and medicine.

Computational FinanceMS

Is a joint degree between CDM and the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, offering students the skills to approach financial models through a quantitative framework. The program prepares students for careers in the field of quantitative financial analysis in areas including portfolio management, risk management, and financial engineering.

Computer ScienceMS

Exposes students to the complete life-cycle of computer application development including abstraction, modeling and algorithm development, leveraging computer systems, programming languages and development frameworks, and software development techniques and processes. It prepares students for a professional career in Software Development or Computer Science Research.

Computer, Information and Network SecurityMS

Is intended for students who wish to specialize in the security aspects of Information Technology. Students will learn how to design, implement and maintain software systems designed to support security policy and network architecture consistent with mitigating risk and preventing hostile attacks.

Digital CinemaMS

Emphasizes the technical and technology-based topics and practices of digital cinema. Such topics and practices include post-production editing of video and audio, the integration of video and audio, special effects and computer-generated imaging, and modes of digital distribution.

E-Commerce TechnologyMS

Is designed for those who want to specialize in e-business systems development and management. The program provides flexible, modularized advanced training in e-business systems as well as competencies in Internet application development, advanced Internet technologies, and wireless applications.

Human-Computer InteractionMS

Focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of computer interfaces that are accessible and easy for people to use.

Information SystemsMS

Focuses on the planning, development and management of information systems that enable organizations to gain strategic and tactical competitive advantage. s

Information TechnologyMA

Prepares individuals without specialized training in IT to work with technology specialists, write about IT, manage impacts of IT on organizations or society, or evaluate IT-oriented data.

IT Project ManagementMS

Is intended for graduate students who wish to prepare for careers leading and managing IT project teams. The program provides students with in-depth knowledge of project management skills, including risk management, procurement and contract management, time and cost estimating, IT testing, quality assurance, and control.

Software EngineeringMS

Provides students with marketable skills in methodologies, techniques, and tools of software engineering. The program encompasses the entire life-cycle of software development including requirements, analysis, design, construction, testing, and project management. Emphasis is placed on current and emerging technologies for engineering large and complex distributed software systems. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, software engineer has been among the fastest growing IT professions in the US.

Telecommunications SystemsMS

Trains professionals who meet current industry demands for innovative network designs, and the development of new network applications and services for business enterprises and the network providers that serve them. This program offers theoretical and applied study of the design, configuration and management of converged communication networks

JD/MA in Computer Science TechnologyJD/MA

Trains professionals who meet current industry demands for innovative network designs, and the development of new network applications and services for business enterprises and the network providers that serve them. This program offers theoretical and applied study of the design, configuration and management of converged communication networks

JD/MS in Computer Science TechnologyJD/MS

Is a joint degree with the College of Law Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology offering law students preparing students for careers in intellectual property boutique law firms, in general practice firms with clients in the high technology field, as in-house counsel in the high technology industry, and in government agencies dealing with high technology regulation.