What is a Masters Project and Masters Thesis?
A masters project typically is a one-semester project done under the guidance of a faculty member. A masters thesis is a two-semester project, combining the programming project with some research that could result in an academic publication. Many students have found the Masters Project an excellent way to gain development experience and be able to list this on their resume. MS IS students can negotiate a substantial research-oriented non-programming masters project with IS faculty members. There is no set format for this alternate approach, and you will have to work your project out carefully in advance with your faculty advisor. The IS advisor also must approve your project. See the MSIS Masters Projects page for details. Course IDs: Masters Project (CIS 700B-XYZ), Masters Thesis (CIS701B-XYZ), where XYZ is the special identifier of your faculty advisor for the masters project or thesis. Students planning to continue with the IS Ph.D. program might not be able to take a CIS 700 implem
