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You’ve always been fascinated by technology—the hardware and software, the languages and mathematical concepts behind them, and the rapid pace at which it all moves.
You dedicated yourself to learning everything about its inner workings, first through your own personal interests and then by strengthening and refining your knowledge with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field. The workforce then fully immersed you in your passion—through software or hardware engineering, web or app development, information technology, or network architecture and security—and each day, you access your expansive skill set to tackle new challenges, devise innovative solutions, and evolve and strengthen your company’s current capabilities.
Yet, more and more careers in the vast realm of computer science require an advanced degree, be it to continue growing your knowledge or to advance into a research or leadership role. If you’ve found yourself in this position, 91Porn has structured our Master of Science in Computer Science program for driven, creative professionals like yourself, offering a higher-level broad-based curriculum, the opportunity to gain a specialization, and convenient class times that fit around your current full-time job.
Students can enter the program with a bachelor’s from any field but must take background courses before beginning coursework toward the master’s.
The MS in Computer Science is a flexible, self-paced 36 credit hour program offering two concentrations.
Students can take advantage of small class sizes for personalized attention. Convenient evening, weekend and online classes are offered for working professionals.
No single path exists for computer science professionals. Rather, as more industries adopt computer applications, demand spans software, hardware, and web development to cybersecurity. Regardless of specialization, all professionals like yourself require a solid grounding in design, development, and system skills and analysis, and NEIU structures our Master’s in Computer Science degree in this fashion, allowing you to continue upgrading your knowledge.
Through this format, NEIU’s Master’s in Computer Science program:
Delivering the degree of customization that speaks to your vision and creativity, NEIU divides the curriculum for the Master’s in Computer Science program into three parts: core courses (12 credit hours), concentration courses (9 credit hours), and electives (15 credit hours or 12 credit hours with a master’s thesis). To illustrate the synthesis and practical application of your newly acquired knowledge, you’ll further be required to complete a thesis or graduate project.
Get ready to design or originate new solutions, improve existing processes, and enhance your troubleshooting abilities with a core that introduces broadly applied higher-level computer science principles, including discrete modeling and analysis; algorithm sorting, searching, and analysis; and object-oriented design (OOD) and programming. These courses delve into advanced enumeration methods, graph theory, automata and formal languages, probability and statistics, the computational complexity and intractability of algorithms, encapsulation, polymorphism, and OOD inheritance.
Three concentrations reflect common mid- to senior-level computer science careers or equip you with the competencies and analytical skills to apply to a PhD program:
The threats against networks continue to multiply. Network security professionals are essentially digital defenders, steadfastly keeping company and client information secure against intruders seeking to exploit a vulnerability and usurp key data. Through courses in computer networks, network and computer security, and cryptography, you’ll acquire more in-depth insight into the field’s principles, practices, and tools for securing data and electronic communications and analyzing networks and threats, particularly within the context of business usage.
Project managers are integral to software, hardware, web, and application development and information technology. Considering this evolving, leadership-rooted role, this concentration builds off your existing education and professional experience through courses covering the processes for developing and designing software and web applications, technical communication skills, and industry-relevant management principles for streamlining and integrating computer science-based business processes.
The relentless growth of Big Data shows no signs of stopping and has transformed yesterday’s analysis methods. Extracting valuable insights now requires a combination of programming language and software knowhow, plus a strong background in statistics. Preparing you for a data analyst or similar role, this concentration equips you to develop stronger numbers-based insights through courses in artificial intelligence models, theories, and applications; the design and construction of database systems; organizing, analyzing, and processing data; and data mining principles and methods for influencing or supporting key business decisions.
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Although a bachelor’s degree launches many computer science careers, this credential, along with additional training and certification, only takes you to a point. Department, team, or company leaders prove their resilience and ability to take charge not solely through their accomplishments but often by supporting their track record with a graduate-level computer science degree.
Reflecting the continuous, often purposeful pace of technology, opportunities for individuals with a computer science background are , based on figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Beyond moving up in your field, a Master’s degree provides access to additional career paths, including as a , with predicted 15% greater demand.
Envisioning the next level of your career? Realize your potential and commitment to technology’s ever-increasing applications by earning a Master’s in Computer Science degree from NEIU. Interested candidates must meet all Graduate College application requirements, in addition to having:
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Enrollment is open for fall and spring semesters.
You’re not content to proceed ahead on a single path, so harness your dedicated nature and surge forward toward your goal with an MS in Computer Science degree from NEIU. If you have questions about the program, contact NEIU’s Department of Computer Science at (773) 442-4720 to learn more.