• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Concentrate Your MSCSIT in Computer Science

Computer Science combines theoretical understanding with hands-on work, enabling students to understand the basics of computation and build secure databases and systems that help the virtual world flourish.

Sacred Heart University’s Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology (MSCSIT) degree prepares individuals for leadership roles in the CS industry. The coursework in our program represents a realistic balance between CS foundational theory and applied hands-on technical courses. Core classes include courses in the following areas: Data Structures, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Database and Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Networking, Cyber Security, and Theory of Computation. Electives include Algorithms, Discrete Structures and Logic, Advanced Computer Gaming, Mobile Application Development, Data Warehousing, Web Development and Cloud Computing.

Computer Science offers an array of job opportunities

The Computer Science field is growing rapidly. MSCSIT graduates who concentrate in Computer Science can enjoy careers such as:

• Computer Programmer
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Computer Systems Engineer
• Network Systems administrator
• Security Architect
• Security Engineer
• Software Applications Developer
• Software Architect
• Software Engineer

Coursework

• Minimum of 36 credit hours of graduate-level coursework
• Additional 6 hours of prerequisite coursework may be required
• Students with an undergraduate degree in Computer of Information Science may receive waivers for some courses
• Course waivers are not granted for work experience
• A thesis is not required, but students who elect to complete a thesis must enroll in CS 690 and CS 691 (Thesis I and II)
• Students who do not complete a thesis must complete at least three credits of CS 670 (Research Project Seminar)
• Degrees are granted upon satisfactory completion of all coursework and a favorable recommendation of the faculty responsible for CS 690/691 or CS 670.

Prerequisite Courses | If required

• CS 500 Introduction to Structured Programming 3 CR
• CS 501 Introduction to Data Structures 3 CR

Required Courses | 30-33 credits

• CS 551 Introduction to OOP with Java 3 CR
• CS 603 Database Design (Oracle) 3 CR
• CS 604 Advanced Software Engineering 3 CR
• CS 611 Operating/Multiprogramming Systems 3 CR
• CS 614 Theory of Computation 3 CR
• CS 615 Programming in Unix 3 CR
• CS 622 Network Security I 3 CR
• CS 625 Cryptography 3 CR
• CS 626 Intro to Cyber-Security 3 CR
• CS 670 Research Project Seminar 3 CR OR
• CS 690-691 Thesis Work (I and/or II) 3-6 CR

Electives | 3-6 credits

Electives may be chosen from any of the IT course offerings. It is at the discretion of the academic program director to approve any other CS or MBA course offering as an appropriate elective.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 International graduate students must possess the equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The following examinations and minimum scores are accepted: TOFEL score of 550 on the paper-based test or 80 on the TOFEL iBT, IELTS - 6.5, SHU ELI online placement exam - 80%, PTE - 62, iTEP - 5, ELS English for Academic Purposes - Level 112, Education First (EF) - C1, Cambridge Advanced English - 58, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - 5.5, Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency in English (CPE) - 5.5.

课程信息

学制：全日制(36 学分)

学费：US$34,020.00 (¥ 216,432) /年

开学时间：预计在九月 2022

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留学地点：Sacred Heart University5151 Park Avenue,FAIRFIELD,Connecticut,06825, United States