CIS/CS/ISM/ITM - MSIS Fast Track

DHS/NSA LogosThe Lewis University MSIS Fast Track degree option program allows BSISM, ITM and CIS majors to complete their undergraduate and graduate MSIS degree programs in less time than would be possible if taken separately. The graduate hours will be used to complete the bachelor’s degree and to satisfy requirements for the Master’s degree. 

Students must apply for admission to the Fast Track option by submitting a MSIS Fast Track Intent Form to the Graduate School of Management at the beginning of their senior year. Students admitted to the program must begin the MSIS coursework in the semester following graduation.  The MSIS Fast Track program will consist of 8 classes and 2 seminars.

What are the BENEFITS of the MSIS Fast Track option?

MSIS
Coursework
Computer Information Systems - MSIS
Fast Track Option
Computer Science - MSIS Dual Degree

Information Security and Risk Management - MSIS Fast Track Option

Information Technology Management - MSIS Fast Track
Option

FOUNDATION
2 courses, totaling 6 hours
Completed with Lewis BS degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Completed with Lewis
BS degree in
Computer Science

Completed with Lewis
BS degree in Information Security

Completed with Lewis BS degree in Information Technolgy Management (ITM)

CORE
6 courses required
(18 cr. hrs)

4 Courses
Required



*2 grad courses taken as undergrad (12 cr. hrs)

3 Courses Required



*2 grad courses taken as undergrad
(9 cr. hrs)

3 Courses Required

*3  grad courses taken as undergrad
(9 cr. hrs)

4 Courses Required

*2 grad courses taken
as undergrad
(12 cr. hrs)

TECHNICAL/
MANAGEMENT
CONCENTRATION
4 courses required
(12 cr. hr)

3 Courses Required



*1 grad courses taken as undergrad
(9 cr. hrs)

4 Courses Required

(12 cr. hrs)

4 Courses Required

(12 cr. hrs)


3 Courses Required

*1 grad courses taken
as undergrad
(9 cr. hrs)


REQUIRED SEMINARS
2 seminars
(2 cr. hrs)

2 Required
Seminars

2 Required
Seminars

2 Required Seminars

2 Required Seminars

Capstone
(3 cr. hrs)
Capstone
(3 cr. hrs)
Capstone
(3 cr. hrs)

Capstone
(3 cr. hrs)

Capstone
(3 cr. hrs)


35-41 credit hours
26 credit hours
26 credit hours

26 credit hours

26 credit hours



Program Requirements

A student must be classified as a senior in order to be eligible for the MSIS Fast Track. A minimum of 64 credit hours of undergraduate coursework must be completed at Lewis University.  A minimum of 3.00 GPA is required for ALL undergraduate coursework, including transfer credit, with no grade lower than a B- in any waived course.

*Students MUST submit an application to the MSIS program at the start of their senior year.