Overview
All graduates in the MS in Applied Computer Science program from Columbus State University will be able to apply techniques and technologies from the computer science core.
Graduates in the Cybersecurity concentration will be able to forensically analyze organizational software and networks in order to design and implement software security solutions to protect information systems against exploits and intrusions. Graduates in the Software Development concentration will be able to manage, measure, design, implement, test and maintain software systems in various application domains.
Graduates in the Traditional concentration will be able to use advanced theory and concepts underlying computer science including computer architecture, programming languages, database systems and computer networks to solve real-world problems.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates typically take jobs as:
- Software Engineers / Architects
- Computer Programmers / Software Developers
- Web Developers
- Game & Simulation Programmers
- Modeling and Simulation Developers
- Computer and Network Security Specialists
- Network Managers
- Information Security Professionals
- Information Security Officers
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Survey of Modeling and Simulation
- Advanced Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Development
- Cybersecurity
- Advanced Operating Systems
- Computer Network and Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 1109 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university,
- A minimum 2.75 undergraduate cumulative GPA,
- A minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA in the student's undergraduate major,
- Significant experience (as judged by the Computer Science School) in industrial software development as documented by a resume and other appropriate documents, including published papers or patents.
Tuition Fee
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International
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
9804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4902 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1260 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.