Overview

Due to the program's interdisciplinary nature, students have a unique opportunity to gain a graduate-level introduction to several areas aligned with digital sciences.

The Digital Sciences major comprises the following concentrations:

The Data Science concentration focuses on the data analysis and modeling needed by an organization and the processing of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data using statistical and semantic analysis techniques to meet those needs.

The Digital Systems Management concentration focuses on the technical leadership needed by an organization and the management of information services in a rapidly changing global economy.

The Digital Systems Software Development concentration focuses on the software applications needed by an organization and the design and maintenance of software systems that are aligned with the goals of the business.

The Digital Systems Telecommunication Networks concentration focuses on the communication infrastructure needed by an organization and the design and management of a telecommunication system and computer network to meet those needs.

The Digital Systems Training Technology concentration focuses on the educational applications needed by an organization and the design and management of instructional systems to meet those needs.

The Enterprise Architecture concentration focuses on the business goals, processes and technology infrastructure needed by an organization and the alignment of the processes and infrastructure with the goals of the business.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Digital Sciences program from the Kent State University will be able to:

Augment their professional preparation with material from areas of digital sciences outside their former college and professional boundaries.

Demonstrate increased breadth in digital sciences outside their former college and professional boundaries.

Demonstrate basic familiarity with enterprise architecture, data science, software development, telecommunication networks, globalization and technology strategy and/or instructional design.

Demonstrate increased depth in one area of digital sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Algorithms And Programming

Enterprise Architecture

Data Science

Instructional Design

Essentials Of Business Mgmt

Netvork Management And Design Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00

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More details

Deadline- At least one month before the start of the semester of first coursework.

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for unconditional admission
Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale for unconditional admission
Official transcript(s)
GRE scores
Résumé
Goal statement
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21952 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21952 USD / year

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In-State

11766 USD / year

≈ 11766 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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Overview

The Digital Sciences major comprises the following concentrations:

Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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