The CMIS graduate program within the Department of Computer Management and Information Systems is a STEM-designated business program. CMIS is an applied business program that focuses on the areas of information systems, software development, computer system architectures, cloud management and related management issues. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, this program within the School of Business prepares students to practice and advance in positions such as systems analyst, business or data analyst, project leader or manager, technology manager, software developer, system integrator, system administrator, network administrator and consultant. The curriculum includes specific program foundation courses (prerequisite courses), technology and management core courses, career track elective courses, and a final examination. The CMIS program offers transcriptable specializations in project management (four courses) and business analytics (six courses). Courses in the CMIS program are offered in a flexible, evening/hybrid and online formats. Traditional classroom instruction is combined with online assignments, and courses meet one evening per week for seven weeks.<br><br>Students may choose to pursue a Master of Science in Computer Management and Information Systems (MS in CMIS) with a specialization in project management. This specialization equips future business leaders with an understanding of the fundamentals of project management and exposure to areas of key interest to project managers, such as project risk, procurement, quality management, and change management. Coursework addresses many of the concepts covered in the project management certification exam that is administered by the Project Management Institute. Coursework in the specialization balances theoretical concepts with applied exercises and cases. Students have the opportunity to apply project management concepts and processes in a real-world project. These experiences enable the student that specializes in project management to emerge with a much better understanding of the dynamics and challenges associated with projects, as well as effective practices for managing them.