Overview
Students with a bachelor’s degree in any field may enter the program.
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
- Foundations of Software and Programming Systems for Information Technology
- Principles of Information Technology Systems
- Foundations of 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
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Students are encouraged to apply at least 2 months before classes start to ensure a timely application review.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology General Engineering & Technology Software Engineering View 504 other Masters in Software Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a bachelor’s degree in another field and courses and/or experience that prepare the applicant for graduate work in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Letter of Intent detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- Resume.
Tuition Fee
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International
32500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32500 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
32500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32500 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
In-State
17776 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17776 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
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.