Graduation Requirements
Students must enroll in CMIS 580 MS MIS Capstone course for three credits. Each graduation candidate must pass this capstone course, conducted by the graduate faculty of the department. The MS MIS Capstone course will require candidates to demonstrate an appropriate standard of scholarship and to provide evidence of their ability to think critically, to apply knowledge gained through the program, to draw and defend conclusions, and to complete work in a creditable manner. The course will address topics covered in the MS MIS core courses, and may also examine candidates on knowledge and understanding of topics covered in elective courses they completed.
When do I sign up for the Capstone course?
All MS MIS Core courses and all Program Foundation courses / modules must be completed before you register for the Capstone course. To be eligible to register for CMIS 580 MS MIS Capstone, you must also be a graduate student in good standing at SIUE, which includes the requirement that your GPA be 3.0 or above.
What constitutes "passing" the MS MIS Capstone course?
A student must earn at least a B grade to pass the course and be eligible for graduation.
What if I don't pass?
Any student who does not pass the Capstone course with a grade of B or higher will be required to undergo and pass a secondary assessment. This secondary assessment and the mode of delivery will be determined by the MS MIS program graduate faculty. Potential modes for such secondary assessments would include a written comprehensive exam or an oral comprehensive exam, or the student will be required to repeat the course.
Review the graduation policy for more information.
