BS Computer Information Systems
Overview
Graduates of this program will be able to work in a variety of fields to maximize state of the art information system tools and techniques to promote organizational success.
Available Concentrations:
- Data Modeling and Analytics
- Networking
- Programming
- Project Management
In this program, you will be able to
- Apply communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to translate technical information that will help align computer information systems and tools with organizational goals
- Analyze technical aspects of IT projects and apply project management strategies to meet business needs and organizational goals
- Apply IT methods and tools to the development of applications and administration of computing systems, as well as to the adoption of new technologies in the organization
- Identify information tools and technologies that have strategic value for the organization, and manage the implementation of those technologies
Faculty
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Richard Mitchell
Program Director, Computer Information Systems
Office: John Lyons, Henniker Campus
Phone: 603.428.2935
Email: rmitchell@nec.eduEducational Background
Master’s degree, Harvard UniversityBio
Rick Mitchell has many years of experience working in information technology, as a systems designer, project manager, and educator. For many years, he was the president of Programmers Studio, a consulting firm that provided programming and analysis services throughout New England. He worked as a senior project manager at Fidelity Investments and later as a Vice President of Systems Development at the Boston Company.
Degree Requirements
Computer Information Systems, M.S.
Computer Information Systems Requirements, M.S.
(36 credits)
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CT 5000 - Graduate & Professional Skills Development
(required of all students)
Core Requirements
(Select 3 courses from the following)
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CT 5120 - Organizational Leadership in Technology
or CT 6110 - IT Project Management Credits: 4
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CT 5610 - Database Design
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CT 6111 - Information Security
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CT 6670 - Network Communications
Core Programming Requirement
(Select 1 course from the following)
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CT 5510 - Java - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
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CT 6050 - Mobile Web Development
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CT 6530 - Python Programming
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CT 6560 - Web Programming with PHP/MySQL
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CT 6740 - Java - Advanced Topics
Computer Information Systems Electives
(Select 16 credits from the following)
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CT 5230 - Cloud Computing Concepts
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CT 5320 - Data Mining for Data Science and Analytics
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CT 6110 - IT Project Management
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CT 6320 - Pega System Architect Essentials
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CT 6440 - Information Visualization
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CT 6610 - IT Intelligence and Business Strategy
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CT 6870 - Advanced Network Communications
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CT 7610 - Database Management
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CT 5990 - Topics in Computer Science
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CT 6820 - Special Projects
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CT 5991 - Special Projects II
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CT 5901 - Computer Information Systems On-Site Internship
Concentrations
Students who wish to declare a concentration must select one from the following options:
- Computer Information Systems, Data Modeling and Analytics Concentration, M.S.
- Computer Information Systems, Programming Concentration, M.S.
- Computer Information Systems, Project Management Concentration, M.S.
- Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking Concentration, M.S.