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Specialties
Knowledge Systems Institute Graduate School (KSI Graduate School) is a degree granting non-for-profit institution accredited by HLC-NCA, governed by an independent Board of Directors. Its mission is to provide instruction in graduate level academic programs emphasizing computer and information sciences with a faculty of recognized experts using state-of-the-art research facilities and advanced computer systems; to assist and facilitate student learning through the assessment of student academic achievement; to offer such services and facilities to professionals in the Chicago metropolitan area; and to serve the domestic as well as international student populations.
KSI Graduate School grants the Master of Science (MS) Degree in Computer and Information Sciences. The MS degree program in Computer and Information Sciences also offers various areas of concentration. These areas of concentration are: Management Information Systems, Health Informatics, Knowledge Management, Software Engineering, Digital Media, Information Security, and Computer Networks.
History
Established in 1978.
KSI Graduate School was originally established for research & professional education and has grown in its scope, purpose and design. Originally founded in response to the needs of business & engineering communities, KSI Graduate School has developed into a graduate school, dedicated to training professionals in solving complex problems in science, business and engineering by employing advanced computer and information sciences methodologies. The combination of theoretical and applied knowledge is fundamental to the educational philosophy at KSI Graduate School. This educational approach is both sound and meaningful for professionals in the Chicago area seeking advanced education relevant to their jobs. To train scientists and engineers, it is not enough just to put them to work in the classroom and the laboratory. KSI Graduate School’s small size provides students with a high degree of specialized training and education through one to one work with professors and advanced research