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Overview
Master of Science in Informatics (MSIN) provides students with skills in informatics, which encompasses Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Sciences, Information Engineering, and related disciplines. Students may elect either the thesis option or the course work option. Students who elect the thesis option will pursue supervised research in a specific area.
Key Features
- The Information Technology program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley provides a broad foundation of study in information technology, as well as offering in-depth study in the areas of algorithms, databases, data mining and warehousing, information retrieval, networks, multimedia, interactive systems, and software engineering.
- A core of information technology courses is required, together with additional prescribed elective courses. Other electives and graduate courses in other departments may also be completed.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Open Problems in Computer Science and Information Technology
- Software and Programming Systems for Information Technology
- Information Technology Systems
- Algorithms and Programming Languages
- E-Commerce Systems and Implementation
- Applied Database Systems
- Advanced Database Design and Implementation
- Advanced Computer Networks
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
Rolling admission for national students.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology General Engineering & Technology Software Engineering View 1866 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or a bachelor’s degree in another field. Students admitted with a non-cyber security degree may be required to complete leveling coursework.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- Letter of intent detailing professional goals & reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
882 - 1634 USD /month
Living costs
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.
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