New master’s degree in Management Computer Systems
Released: March 13, 2002
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is launching a new master’s degree in its acclaimed Management Computer Systems program that targets the fast-growing fields of technical computing, programming and system analysis.
“Gov. McCallum and UW System have identified technology jobs as a key economic growth area for Wisconsin,” says Robert Horton, MCS professor. “We’re trying to address that challenge with a program that’s attractive to students who don’t have a lot of time to invest.”
Horton said this program is perfect for those who may be dissatisfied with their current career choice and are looking for a new challenge. It is designed specifically by information systems professionals to meet the significant national and regional shortage of technically trained individuals who can design, develop, implement, support and maintain E-commerce and Web-based applications for organizations.
The Master of Science degree in MCS is a 36-credit program that can be obtained within three semesters if pursued full-time. Students must first register and take the graduate Management Admission Test and then submit for a Graduate School application.
MCS has gained considerable national recognition. For six of the past nine years, MCS has been ranked as the No. 1 four-year computing degree program in the United States and Canada by the Association of Information Technology Professionals.
For details, contact Horton at (262) 472-1206, hortonb@uww.edu.
- Craig Coshun,npa@uww.edu
