Overview
The thesis option of the Informatics program of the Northern Arizona University is particularly appropriate for preparing graduates to subsequently enter doctoral programs of study.
Common types of informatics applications include the analysis of massive data sets (Big Data), ecological processes modeling and quantification, genetic and genomic analyses, epidemiology and population health, and remote sensing with satellite and drone imaging.
Informaticists are employed by industry and government research labs, as research scientists in academia, or as entrepreneurs in cutting-edge informatics application areas.
Career
Career opportunities that might be pursued:
- Data analyst
- Research scientist
With further education, one of these paths is possible:
- Researcher
- University professor
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods In Informatics And Computing
- Software Development Methodologies
- Large-scale Data Structures And Organization
- Data Mining And Machine Learning
- Modern Regression
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences View 1111 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs.
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.
- Transcripts.
Tuition Fee
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International
26994 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26994 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
26994 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26994 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11004 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11004 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Flagstaff
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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