Applied Computer Science
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The graduate assistantship (GA) is designed to provide support during full-time graduate study. It’s an opportunity for the graduate students to serve in a professional role while establishing a professional relationship with faculty and administrators. In addition to a per year stipend, GAs gain valuable experience. There are two kinds of assistantships: teaching and administrative.
Outcomes & Careers
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100%
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Department of Computer Science report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
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$114k
Software Developer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a software developer is $114,270.
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$110k
Web Developer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a web developer is $109,950.
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$89k
Network & Computer Systems Administrators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a network and computer systems administrator is $89,460.
Harrison College of Business & Computing
This program is housed in the Harrison College of Business and Computing. The College prepares students for the global marketplace. Alumni work for some of the world’s largest corporations to some of today’s most innovative startups. The focus is on creating and innovating, data and trends, supported by faculty mentors who themselves are leaders in business and computing.
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What You’ll Study
With a Master’s degree in Applied Computer Science, you’ll be prepared to further your career in computers and information technology.
In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies, applicants must have the following:
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems or related field
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Six completed hours of science and six completed hours of mathematics in the undergraduate degree
Probationary Admission
Applicants who do not meet the general and/or program’s admission requirements may be considered for probationary admission upon approval by the graduate program coordinator. Students admitted on probation must complete nine credit hours that count towards the degree with a grade of “B” or better to continue in the program.
Core Requirements:
- CY501 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3)
- CS506 Distributed Cloud Computing (3)
- CS591 Advanced Artificial Intelligence (3)
- CS605 Research Methods (3)
- CS609 Advanced Programming Languages (3)
- CS630 Current Topics in Human Computer Interaction (3)
Choose one thesis option:
Thesis option -12 hours
- CS/CY5xx-6xx –choose 6 hours*
- CS697 Thesis Research I (3)
- CS698 Thesis Research II (3)
- GR699 Master's Oral Examination (0)
Non Thesis option -12 hours
- CS/CY5xx-6xx –choose 12 hours*
- CS690 Graduate Project (0)
- GR698 Master's Final Comprehensive Examination (0)
Electives may be chosen from the following with the advice of advisor:*
- CS505 Data Mining (3)
- CS533 Mobile Computing (3)
- CS560 Computer Architecture (3)
- CS575 Advanced Web Development (3)
- CS580 Advanced Robotics (3)
- CS581 Advanced Network Programing (3)
- CS585 Formal Systems &Modeling (3)
- CS603 Introduction to Data Analytics (3)
- CS612 Simulation & Modeling for Computing (3)
- CS631 Advanced Software Engineering (3)
- CS632 Emerging & Converging Technologies & Computing (3)
- CS633 Digital Signal & Image Processing (3)
- CS634 Machine Learning (3)
- CS640 Advanced Database Systems (3)
- CS645 Internet of Things (3)
- CS650 Theory of Computation (3)
- CS653 Special Topics (3)
- CS693 Independent Study (3)
- CS699 Internship (3)
- CY510 Information Security & Assurance (3)
- CY520 Information Security in Systems Administration (3)
- CY610 Web Application Security (3)
- CY620 Computer Forensics (3)
- XX5xx/6xx Any relevant course from other departments and listed as electives – up to 6 hours
Accreditations and Designations
Getting the Job
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Graduate Coordinators
Graduate coordinators serve as the contact for graduate programs. The coordinators are most often faculty within the college which houses the program, helping you to get questions answered and first-hand knowledge of the degree requirements and placement opportunities.
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