At the conclusion of any of the programs of study leading to the degree of Master of Science in Computer and Information Science, the graduate is able to:
- Elicit, document, and analyze the requirements for software systems
- Obtain a comprehension of the evolving technology and its ramifications
- Identify, plan, and manage the schedule and risks for the activities involved in software-based systems development
- Provide a research contribution or development of value to the profession, industry or society
- Exhibit skills to support continued development and improvement of their professional abilities
- Exhibit skills necessary to make ethical decisions as a moral and conscientious individual and as a citizen of their professions, their society, and their place of employment