Integrated Capstone – CSIS 690

CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 09/05/2023

Course Description

The capstone is an opportunity for the students to demonstrate their analytical, design, research, and management skills to solve a specific problem outlines within current information technology literature. Students will validate their abilities to develop effective information technology solutions through a thesis project that addresses a complex issue within this field. If completed successfully, the capstone project signifies the completion of the information technology program.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

As the final course in the program, the integrated capstone offers the opportunity for the student to demonstrate his/her comprehension of this field by developing a defensible master’s thesis. The course serves as a final benchmark of the student’s knowledge of information technology.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (5)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion.

Master's Thesis Capstone Project Assignment

The student will complete a Master’s Thesis Capstone Project in current APA format that focuses on a feasible problem in the information technology domain of literature. The conclusive thesis will perform a review of related literature on an IT problem, outline a research methodology, objectively implement the supported research method, and discuss the results of the research performed. The thesis will be submitted in 3 phases as outlined within the course.