The Department of Computer Science was the first program established in the university. The department provide the education in the cutting-edge scientific and technical knowledge in the computer field. Students will be trained to be:

  • familiar with the computer science and computer system technology,
  • skilled in programming and techniques to solve practical real-world problems,
  • adapt to future technological advances and a lifelong learning ability.

Currently there are two master degree programs offered with the specialization in:

 

Next start date: March 1, 2019
Total quarter credits required: 36 Credits
Transfer credits: up to 6 credits
Credits per course:  3 units
Course length: 10 weeks

 

1. Master Degree Specilized in Cloud Computing

Core Courses 

  • CS550    Cloud Computing Fundamentals 
  • CS507    Web Technology  
  • CS551    Cloud Security and Assurance
  • CS552    Cloud Architecture

Elective Courses

  • CS501    Software Requirement Specification
  • CS530    Fundamental of Software Engineering
  • CS531    Software Architecture and Component-based Design
  • CS502    Advanced Database Systems
  • CS510    Computer Privacy and Ethics  
  • CS520    SQL Programming
  • CS506    Quantitative Analysis
  • CS560    Big Data Fundamental
  • CS561    Big Data Engineering
  • CS562    Big Data Analytics
  • MGT501  Financial & Managerial Accounting   
  • MGT502  Strategy
  • MGT503  Marketing    

Capstone Course

  • CS601-602 Cloud Computing Capstone Project (6 quarter credits)

 

2. Master Degree Specilized in Big Data

Core Courses

  • CS560    Big Data Fundamental
  • CS502    Advanced Database Systems
  • CS561    Big Data Engineering
  • CS562    Big Data Analytics

Elective Courses

  • CS521    Big Data and Social Media
  • CS520    SQL Programming
  • CS564    Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • CS510    Computer Privacy and Ethics 
  • CS506    Quantitative Analysis
  • CS507    Web Application
  • CS551    Cloud Computing Fundamental
  • CS552    Cloud Security and Assurance
  • CS553    Cloud-based Web Technology 
  • CS530    Fundamentals of Software Engineering
  • CS501    Software Requirement Specification
  • MGT501 Financial & Managerial Accounting   
  • MGT502 Strategy
  • MGT503 Marketing    

Capstone Course

  • CS603-604, Data Science Capstone Project (6 quarter credits)

 

Earn a Marketable Credential Along the Way

Students in the master program with a specialization in Cloud Computing or big data have the opportunity to earn a seperate certificate in the specialty if they finish the core courses of the degree program. This certificate provides an opportunity to earn a marketable credential while you progress through your MS program. Whether you’re making a career change or looking for advancement in your current field, this certificate will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and academic credential to support your goals.