Overview
The Computer Science and Information Technology program of the Winston-Salem State University will prepare you to pursue careers in systems development, consulting, network administration, systems support, and information resource management.
Designed to satisfy the post baccalaureate development of working professionals, most courses are offered in the evening. The program is delivered on the campus of Winston-Salem State University in the Elva J. Jones Computer Science Building. This multi-million dollar computer science facility provides an ultramodern instructional infrastructure including: computing instruction laboratories, undergraduate and graduate specialized laboratories, cutting-edge research laboratories, departmental servers and control rooms, faculty and graduate assistant offices, and student study areas.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the MS in Computer Science and Information Technology program, students will exhibit the following student learning outcomes:
- Graduates will show evidence of a strong foundation of core computer science knowledge, including architecture, operating systems, and algorithms;
- Graduates will show evidence of mastery of graduate level concepts associated with a selected concentration in computer science or information technology;
- Graduates will exhibit the ability to conduct an independent capstone activity that will produce an original work in the field (thesis for the computer science concentration or project for the information technology concentration).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Operating Systems
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Advanced Database Management Systems
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms Methods
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Electronic Commerce Technology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
30-33
Delivered
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 504 other Masters in Software Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An earned baccalaureate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a baccalaureate degree in a related field, evidence of prerequisite course work or equivalent experience in high-level programming, architecture, operating systems, and data structures
- Official application and application fee
- Official transcripts
- Official report of GRE scores
- International applicants must submit a Sponsor’s Affidavit, Financial Certification and an Intent to Enroll Form
- Three sealed recommendation forms and/or letters
- A written personal statement (essay describing professional goals, experience, and research interests)
- Resume
- Documentation of prior learning which satisfies program prerequisite knowledge (in lieu of prerequisite courses—for applicants who do not hold the BS in computer science)
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit results of the TOEFL scores
Tuition Fee
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International
10490 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5245 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
10490 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5245 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
2580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1290 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Winston-Salem
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.