Location:

Grand Forks, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Computer Science

Program Overview

Program Description:

The mission of the Computer Science Department’s graduate program is to serve as a center for intellectual and educational development that promotes critical and logical thinking, and the mastery of a student focused Computer Science curriculum. The graduate program strives to give all students a solid foundation in the core areas of computer science, to prepare students for research and study beyond the master’s level, and to prepare students for careers in computing and software development. In support of this mission, a curriculum has been developed which encourages a formal, abstract, theoretical, and practical approach to the study of computer science, while providing students with experience on state-of-the-art equipment. A number of hardware and software computing platforms are available to students. Goal 1: Students will acquire a broad knowledge of theoretical and applied topics in computer science and develop communication skills. Goal 2: Students will develop creative thinking, problem solving and research skills, and acquire expertise in a specific computer science domain.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. UND also holds many special accreditation's at the college, department, or program level.

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

Applicants who are seeking admission to Graduate School must meet all of the minimum general graduate school admission requirements identified in the Graduate School Catalog. In addition, the prospective students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the graduate program to which they are applying.

International Requirements:

All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency is met. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for ways in which this requirement can be met.