Overview
Degree requirements
- Research adviser should be selected by the end of the second semester at the Computer Science program at North Dakota State University.
- A Plan of Study listing coursework and examination committee members should be completed by the end of the second semester at NDSU.
- All course work must be approved by the student's adviser, Supervisory Committee, department chair, and graduate dean through the plan of study.
- A maximum of 9 semester credits may be transferred into the program at North Dakota State University. There may be a maximum of 6 credits of independent study.
- Comprehensive Examination (on the core Computer Science courses) should be completed by the end of the fourth semester.
- Final Oral Examination on the student's research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Software Development Processes
- Survey of Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithm Analysis
- Database Systems
- Network Security
- Digital Enterprise
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an educational institution of recognized standing
- Minimum preparation usually includes the ability to program in one or more modern, commonly used high-level languages (such as Java or C++); and experience in using data structures such as linked lists and binary trees
- Minimum preparation for unconditional admission to the master's program would normally include courses in computer science principles and theory equivalent to the NDSU courses: Computer Science II, Discrete Mathematics, Database Systems, Comparative Programming Languages
- A cumulative GPA in all previous courses of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0) or equivalent
- A score above the median (50th percentile) for the quantitative reasoning portion of the GRE exam
- International students are welcome to apply. They must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic score
Tuition Fee
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International
21270 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 709 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 607 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
12150 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 405 USD per credit during 12 months.
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