East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology Master of Science in Computer Science - Applied Computer Science PO Box 70711 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-7409 Fax: 1-423-439-7119   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Computer Science On Campus   The Applied Computer Science Concentration is oriented toward the study of concepts, theory, and practical application of software development. This program teaches students to develop and use abstract models for analytic, descriptive, and predictive studies of real-world phenomena and systems. The concentration emphasizes good software development practices. Student will participate in software development projects that provide practice with requirements analysis, software design,modeling, project management, verification and validation, and quality assurance. In addition, computer science topics will be applied to projects,including database management, analysis of algorithms, and principles of operating systems.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees The equivalent of a major in computer science is expected. Students lacking this background may be required to complete (with a B- or higher in each course) a sequence of undergraduate foundation courses in computer science and mathematics. Related professional experience, such as programming, systems analysis, and/or systems design may be substituted for some foundation courses.  Pre-Requisite Courses Background in maths including probability & statistics,discrete structures, & for the applied computer science concentration basic calculus.Computer programming, including problem analysis, algorithm,synthesis, & competence in data structures, with knowledge of a high level programming language & for the applied computer science concentration assembly language.Undergraduate-level coursework in database management systems.The ACS concentration requires file processing,comp architecture, OS.  International Student Requirements A TOEFL score of at least 79 (Internet based), 213 (computer based), or 550 (paper) is required as well as a GRE verbal score of at least 400, a GRE quantitative score of at least 400, and a total of at least 1050 for verbal plus quantitative.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1050 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements During the period before candidacy,graduate students are advised by the departmental graduate coordinator or associate graduate coordinator.By the beginning of the second semester students should form their graduate advisory committee. The chair of this committee becomes the student’s primary advisor. The faculty member who directs the non-thesis student’s software development project serves as the student’s primary advisor and chair of the committee. Where choices exist, students will decide, in consultation with their advisor, which courses will be taken to complete the degree.For students in a thesis option, the chair of the student’s graduate advisory committee directs the research and the preparation of the thesis.After selecting a topic, the student, in consultation with the student’s advisory committee chair, must develop a thesis proposal and plan which must be presented to the graduate faculty and approved by the student’s committee.student must orally present & defend thesis.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable