School of Computing and Information Systems - Student orientation sessions
The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) organizes a student orientation session every year for newly admitted students who join FST graduate programs.
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The Master of Science in Information Systems (MScIS) is a 39-credit online graduate program; however, dependent on the student’s academic credentials and professional-level work experience, they may only need to complete as few as 30 credits. As part of the program, you must complete certain courses through Athabasca University.
Students may choose to complete the program with or without a focus area. A focus area is a subject concentration within the MSc IS program. As part of the degree, you have 8 focus areas that you can choose from:
Each focus area has a specific set of courses that need to be taken.
Most courses are completed through online grouped study. In these courses, you and your classmates will complete coursework on a fixed schedule. However, some courses are delivered in online individual study mode or online independent study mode. The final capstone component of your program can be completed through an essay, project, or thesis route, these courses are completed through independent study.
You can finish this program in as little as 2.5 years of full-time study or take up to 5 years to complete all requirements.
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The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) organizes a student orientation session every year for newly admitted students who join FST graduate programs.
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Undergraduate courses in SCIS are delivered in an un-paced mode, whereas graduate courses are delivered in a paced and un-paced mode depending on the course selected.
Information about exam regulations in the School of Computing and Information Systems.
Information about procedures for accessing course materials after enrolling in the program.
General guidelines for getting started with a course in the School of Computing and Information Systems.
Links to resources related to doing research.
The School of Computing and Information Systems' list of forms for current students in our programs.
Information for students thinking of taking a course or program in the School of Computing and Information Systems.
Information for international students taking courses or programs in the School of Computing and Information Systems.
The School of Computing and Information Systems at Athabasca University sees the need for and encourages women to enroll in the field of Computer Sciences.
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Get more information and resources related to the master's thesis essay.
Resources to help you complete the COMP 697-699 Integration Project.
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This handbook provides guidance to graduate students who are writing the research essay as part of the completion requirements for the Master of Science in Information Systems.
This handbook provides guidance to graduate students who are writing the research project as part of the completion requirements for the Master of Science in Information Systems.
The handbook provides guidance to graduate students who are writing the research thesis as part of the completion requirements for the Master of Science in Information Systems.
Use this template to write a mini-proposal for your COMP 696: Master's Essay course.
Use this template to write a mini-proposal for your COMP 697-699: Integration Project course.
Submission deadline information for the Master's Essay/Project/Thesis Report.
Find out how much your program will cost in the official graduate Calendar regulations.
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Associate Professor and Chair
Associate Professor
Full Professor
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Program Officer, FST
Associate Professor / Associate Dean, Student Experience
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director
Administrative Assistant and Program Advisor - MSc IS, GCITM, GCDA & GCIS
Associate Professor, Computing and Information Systems
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Professor
Student Support and Program Advisor - Graduate Programs
Associate Professor
Academic Coordinator
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Dean and Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology
Assistant Professor, SCIS
Academic Coordinator
Associate Dean, Research & Innovation, FST; Professor - Computing and Information Systems, FST
Associate Professor
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