MS Applied Computer Science at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of science in applied computer science program is designed to be accessible to those without a significant background in computing or mathematics who are interested in practical, hands-on skills for careers in software and information technology. The program focuses on core technical areas, such as databases and networks, for well-established software and information technology careers. Students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline are welcome to apply.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Computer Science | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

27 credits in elective courses approved by the advisor. Suggested elective courses are listed below; other graduate-level CSCI courses also can be approved. The advisor can approve up to 6 credits of coursework to be taken outside the department if a compelling case for doing so can be made. *Students cannot receive credit toward the degree for both CSCI 6011 and CSCI 6114.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores. Applicants who have not received a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States or from an institution located in a country in which English is the official language, may be required to submit English language test scores; please follow the link for more information: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements. Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation that attest to your abilities, maturity, determination, work ethic, independence, and capacity for studying online. Gateway to CS program participants do not have to submit any letters of

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements

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