Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Computing Sciences Department 161 Mendel Science Center 800 E. Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085 US   Phone: 1-610-519-7310 Fax: 1-610-519-7889   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Computer Science; M.S. - Software Engineering; MTM - Master of Technology Management Certificate Graduate Certificate in Networks; Graduate Certificate in Systems Programming; Graduate Certificate On Campus   The Department of Computing Sciences at Villanova offers the MS degree in Computer Science, the MS degree in Software Engineering and, in collaboration with the Villanova School of Business, the Master of Technology Management -- the MTM degree. The Master of Science in Computer Science is a broad-based computing degree that prepares students for a variety of careers in computing as well as for further study at the doctoral level. The Master of Science in Software Engineering emphasizes preparation for careers in software development and software project management, as well as further study. The Master of Technology Management balances advanced material in computing with fundamentals of business. Four graduate level certificates are available: Networks, Systems programming, Web-based Technology and Knowledge-based systems. All courses are offered in the evening to accommodate part time as well as full time students. Courses are taught by a balanced mix of full-time faculty and professionals working in the related area. Many of the students are working in area industries and bring the perspective of daily exposure to some of the problems studied. Some tuition scholarships and graduate assistantships are available for well-qualified full-time students.     Accreditation Information: Villanova and its programs have received accreditation through the Middle States Association of Colleges and secondary Schools.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Students with undergraduate degrees in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, and some other computing-based degrees will be well-prepared for the programs. Students with other undergraduate degrees may need some additional preparation before matriculating in the graduate programs.  Pre-Requisite Courses Required: Programming proficiency, discrete structures, calculus, probability and statistics, computing systems. Partial preparation in programming and computing systems can be addressed with program courses that count toward the degree but reduce flexibility in selecting electives.  International Student Requirements TOEFL and GRE examinations Appropriate undergraduate preparation  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Work experience is not required. However, students may select the optional practicum track. This track requires a full-time work experience, which will appear on the student's official transcript.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 575  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1895  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $630  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage: 90.00%  Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic