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Computer Science

Provider:
East Tennessee State University
Course Code:
ETSU-CS
Qualification Level:
Masters
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
2-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
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Course Overview

The M.S. in Computer Science is designed for students who desire advanced study in Computer Science for personal and professional development or continuation to a Ph.D. In addition to a core that focuses on software project management and introduces Computer Science research, the M.S. in Computer Science offers concentrations in Applied Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Software Engineering. Students may also choose one of three capstone options: a group software development project, an individual (independent) computing project, or a traditional thesis.

Course Structure

Computer Science Core Requirements: 6 credits

CSCI 5230 - Software Project Management (3 credits)

CSCI 5520 - Research Methods in Computer Science (3 credits)

AI and Machine Learning Concentration: 12 credits

CSCI 5037 - Natural Language Processing and Text Analysis (3 credits)

CSCI 5260 - Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)

CSCI 5270 - Machine Learning (3 credits)

CSCI 5620 - Analysis of Algorithms (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 9 credits

CSCI 5xxx Courses (9 credits)

Students may choose unduplicated courses from other concentrations as electives as well as relevant special topics courses. Students may take, at most, one independent study course and three dual-listed courses during the program of study.

Capstone: 6 credits

Choose one of the following options: Thesis, Software Development Project, or Independent Project.

Thesis Option

CSCI 5550 - Directed Research 1 (3 credits)

CSCI 5960 - Thesis in Computer and Information Sciences (1-3 credits) (Take for 3 credits)

Software Development Project Option

CSCI 5910 - Software Development Project I (3 credits)

CSCI 5920 - Software Development Project II (3 credits)

Independent Project Option

CSCI 5900 - Independent Study (1-9 credits) (Take for 3 credits)

CSCI 5950 - Independent Computing Project (3 credits)

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
  1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Completion of a minimum of 27 credit-hours of study in history.
  3. At least a 3.0 grade point average in upper-level history courses.
  4. Letters of recommendation from three (3) undergraduate (preferably History) instructors.
  5. An application essay of 250-300 words which conforms to accepted standards of good, written English and which addresses specific fields of historical interest for study in the graduate program.
Language Requirement
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) TOEFL score of at least 79 on the internet-based examination or 550 on the paper-based examination
IELTS Score (Minimum) IELTS score of at least 6.5
PTE Score (Minimum) PTE Academic score of 53 or higher.

Career Opportunities

  1. Computer and Information Systems Managers
  2. Computer and Information Research Scientists
  3. Database Architects
  4. Computer Network Architects
  5. Database Administrators
  6. Computer Systems Analysts
  7. Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
  8. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
  9. Postsecondary Teachers

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