Accredited by the Project Management Institute\u2019s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Program (GAC) and the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM<\/a>).<\/p>\n All students are enrolled in the following free, online, non-unit preparatory labs<\/a> designed to strengthen their academic foundation and serve as a key resource for the degree program. Requirements for completion are assessed during the application process.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2025 and wish to continue under the previous curriculum, please refer to the 2024\u20132025 MSCIS Degree Requirements page<\/a>. Please note that since CS 546 is no longer offered, students must complete MET LB 103 and MET LB 104 in its place.<\/strong><\/p>\n #12, Best Online Master's in Computer Information Technology Programs<\/strong> A National Center of Academic Excellence<\/strong> CAHIIM Accredited<\/strong> PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management<\/strong> (four required courses\/16 units)<\/em><\/p>\n Students who have completed courses on core curriculum subjects as part of their undergraduate degree program may request permission from the Department of Computer Science to replace the corresponding core courses with graduate-level computer information systems electives.<\/p>\n The concentration in Computer Networks provides students with a broad foundation in information technology (IT) and an in depth understanding of computer data communication and modern networking. The four MSCIS core courses include a comprehensive introductory networking course that covers digital communications, local area, wide area, wireless and other network technologies. The core also includes courses in databases, math for IT, strategic IT, software development, and systems analysis and design. The Computer Networks concentration courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of network design and implementation, network performance analysis and management, network security, and the latest networking technology. The program is designed to empower students with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to analyze, design, procure, manage and implement cutting-edge computer networking solutions and technologies.<\/p>\n Concentration Requirements<\/strong> Plus one course selected from the following:<\/em><\/p>\n \n\t Scott Arena<\/p>\n\t\t Master Lecturer; The concentration in Cybersecurity provides in-depth knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions to prepare technical leaders to identify, develop, and implement highly secure systems and networks that support organizational goals.<\/p>\n Concentration Requirements<\/strong> (four courses\/16 units)<\/em><\/p>\n Plus one course selected from the following:<\/em><\/p>\n \u275d<\/span><\/p>\n Excellent Boston University classes such as Network Security and Enterprise Cyber Security have enriched my role as a premier support architect for BMC Software, where I must articulate the importance of security to the engineering teams and customers at the financial customers we serve. – Isaac Matta, current student, MS in Computer Information Systems, concentration in Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nPreparatory Labs<\/h3>
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\r\nBoston University is a National Security Agency (NSA)-designated Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense and Research for its MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in Cybersecurity.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>![\"CAHIIM](\"\/csmet\/files\/2019\/03\/cahiim_accredited_86x90px.png\")
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\r\nBU MET\u2019s MS in Health Informatics<\/a> and MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in Health Informatics<\/a> are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/div>![\"PMI](\"\/csmet\/files\/2025\/06\/pmi-gac-small-2025.png\")
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\r\nBU MET\u2019s MS in Project Management and MS in Computer Information Systems concentration in IT Project & Product Management are accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
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Computer Networks<\/h3>
\nIn addition to the MS in Computer Information Systems core curriculum (16 units), students pursuing a Concentration in Computer Networks must also take the following concentration requirements and electives:
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