Master of Science in Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics (MS CISBA)
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The Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (MS CISBA) program prepares the next generation of computing leaders to meet the challenge of harnessing and analyzing data to enhance business decisions and achieve business success in today's technology-centric business environment. The program ranking for 2023 is #16 by U.S. News & World Report and #1 by Intelligent.com for online database management graduate programs. Visit the Engler College of Business Rankings and Recognition page for additional information.
The program is designed to provide students with the analytical skills, business acumen, cyber-security awareness, computing strategies and other tools to transform business organizations into a more competitive enterprise and derive optimal results. Classes combine lectures, cases, individual and team projects, and participant presentations. Many projects may be directly applicable to the student participant's employer. The program is designed for students who want to improve their understanding of computer applications in the following areas:
- Quantitative analysis;
- Data analytics;
- Computing and data mining;
- Web and mobile development;
- Business integration and cybersecurity;
- Technology planning and project management.
The MS CISBA degree program is a STEM program available completely online and/or on campus. Due to visa regulations, International Students with non-immigrant F1 visa status can only count one online class toward the required 9 credit hours full time class load per semester.
Program Details
Our MS CISBA program is designed for full time employed professionals allowing up to six years for completion to complement your work-life balance, however most students complete the program in a two year period. Students can choose their course load each semester within four semesters each year:
- Fall - Last week of August through the end of November, 14 weeks
- Spring - Mid-January through the end of April, 14 weeks
- Summer 1 - Beginning of June through the first week of July
- Summer 2 - Second week of July through the third week of August
Degree Requirements
Requirements shown below are for the 2023-2024 catalog year.
MS CISBA CORE COURSES - 30 HOURS
Quantitative Analysis in Business (Choose one)
CIDM 6305 - Quantitative Analysis in Business
CIDM 6320 - Econometrics
CIDM 6362 - Advanced Business Forecasting
Data Analytics (Choose two)
CIDM 5310 - Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
CIDM 6308 - Seminar in Data Analytics
CIDM 6312 - Seminar in Information Visualization
Data Mining and Management (Choose two)
CIDM 6350 - Data and Information Management
CIDM 6351 - Business Data Extraction, Transformation, and Load
CIDM 6355 - Data Mining Methods
Systems Development (Choose two)
CIDM 6303 - Technical Foundations in Computer Information Systems
CIDM 6325 - Electronic Commerce and Web Development
CIDM 6330 - Software Engineering and Systems Development
Networking and Cybersecurity (Choose two)
CIDM 6340 - Networking Management and Information Security
CIDM 6341 - Current Issues in Cybersecurity
CIDM 6356 - Digital Forensics and Fraud Detection
CIDM 5380 - Cloud Computing and Security
Business Integration (Choose one)
CIDM 6310 - Information Technology Management
CIDM 6363 - Enterprise Process Management
CIDM 6375 - Planning for IT in Health Care
CIDM 6388 - Change and Innovation Management
CIDM 6390 - Project Management for the Enterprise
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT - 3 HOURS
Upon MSCISBA coursework completion, degree candidates are required to complete and pass a capstone course, CIDM 6395, as part of the program curriculum.Receive Your Personalized Plan of Study
If your transcripts are from a foreign university, please send official evaluated transcripts via one of the listed Foreign Credential Evaluation Services, or contact the WTAMU International Student Office for more information regarding international student admissions.
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Learning Objectives for the MS CISBA Program
The College of Business at West Texas A&M University seeks to prepare students in the Master of Science in Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (MS CISBA) degree program for careers in business and to foster their professional growth and advancement via the key learning goals. The key learning goals for the MS CISBA are as follows.
MS CISBA Program Faculty for 2023-2024
| Faculty | Degree | Institution |
| Amjad Abdullat | Ed.D. | Pepperdine University |
| Abraham Abby Sen | Ph.D. | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Jeffry Babb | Ph.D. | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Anne-Christine Barthel | Ph.D. | University of Kansas |
| Liang Chen | Ph.D. | University of Kentucky |
| De'Arno De'Armond | Ph.D. | Texas Tech University |
| Eric Hoffmann | Ph.D. | University of Kansas |
| Sean Humpherys | Ph.D. | University of Arizona |
| Murray Jennex | Ph.D. | Claremont Graduate University |
| Anne Macy | Ph.D. | Texas Tech University |
| Ryan Mattson | Ph.D. | University of Kansas |
| Neil Meredith | Ph.D. | University of Georgia |
| James Owens | Ph.D. | Harvard University |
| Rex Pjesky | Ph.D. | University of Oklahoma |
| Leslie Ramos Salazar | Ph.D. | Arizona State University |
| Bin Shao | Ph.D. | University of Illinois |
| Lee Stitzel | Ph.D. | University of Oklahoma |
| Huabing Wang | Ph.D. | University of Alabama |
| Carl Zhang | Ph.D. | George Washington University |
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Contact Information
Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business
Office of Graduate Business Programs
Phone: (806) 651-2500
Email: COBGrad@wtamu.edu
