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Online Graduate Programs Computer Science
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Companies worldwide are looking for experts in data science, analytics, computational intelligence, and cybersecurity. Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Research, Missouri S&T is part of an elite group of universities providing educational and research opportunities in data science and cybersecurity. Now is the time to advance your career through our nationally ranked online graduate programs.
Master of Science in Computer Science
Become an expert in data science and cybersecurity.
The master's degree in computer science offers emphasis areas in cybersecurity and data science, in addition to focused areas in computational intelligence, information systems, cloud computing and wireless networks.
Cybersecurity is a multi-disciplinary study dedicated to improving the security, reliability and survivability of the nation’s infrastructure. Data science is the study of processes, algorithms, and systems to discover patterns and insights for industrial applications from cybersecurity to healthcare.
A total of 31 credit hours of coursework (includes 1 hr. seminar course) is required to complete this degree. For students interested in the thesis option, six of the total credit hours must be in research.
Missouri S&T is accredited as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Research. It is the only university in Missouri with this active designation and one of 56 schools in the nation.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Broaden your knowledge in computer science, learn the latest in your field, and stay competitive in today's marketplace with a graduate certificate from S&T.
When you start in a graduate certificate program, you're already on your way to earning your master's degree.
- Credit may be applied toward MS in computer science at S&T
- Only 4 courses (12 credit hours to complete)
- No GRE requirement for admissions
Which graduate certificate program fits your career path?
Big Data Management and Analytics
Learn how to efficiently and effectively share, analyze, and visualize information. Course of study includes the use and development of big data management, big data analytics, data mining, cloud computing, and business intelligence.
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Big Data Management and Security
Explore the skills necessary for big data management and security. Courses include cloud computing, big data management, business analytics and data science, computer and network security, machine learning, and mobile databases.
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Computational Intelligence
Learn the use and development of computational intelligence algorithms based on evolutionary computation, neural networks, fuzzy logic, and complex systems theory. Courses include computational intelligence, artificial intelligence, evolutionary computing, dynamic programming, data mining, neural networks and applications.
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Cyber Security
Learn the tools necessary to protect information systems and critical infrastructures. This certificate meets a majority of the requirements for the National Initiative for Cyber Security Education (NICE) standards. Core courses include security operations and program management and introduction to cryptography.
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Information Systems and Cloud Computing
Expand your knowledge of advanced data management technologies. Cloud computing, object-oriented database structure, data mining, machine learning and mobile database systems form the core of the study.
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Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems
Experience an intensive treatment in wireless systems and applications. Program coverage includes network architecture and protocols, computer communication and networking, principles of network security, and techniques for preventing, detecting and recovering from attacks.
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