Fairleigh Dickinson University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MS - Computer Science, Database Administration Certificate; Decision Support Systems Certificate; Distributed Systems Certificate; and Internet Programming Certificate

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The graduate program in computer science prepares students for the direct pursuit of productive careers in industry and for continued graduate study. The program's orientation is toward educating professionals to become leaders in various areas of computer science ranging from software engineering to computer design, and from systems analysis to the management of information systems.

Accreditation:

Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Eligibility Requirements:

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a satisfactory academic record.
* Submission of an official score report for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test taken within the last five years. The GRE may be waived if the applicant enrolls initially as a non-matriculating student and completes 9 graduate credits in computer science with a minimum Grade Point Ratio (GPR) of 3.00 and no grade below C, or is a Fairleigh Dickinson University computer science graduate and has an undergraduate GPR of 3.00 or is a non-Fairleigh Dickinson University computer science graduate and has an undergraduate GPR of 3.50. This GRE waiver policy is only applicable to applicants who graduated from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
* The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have completed a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
* Three letters of recommendation.

# of Credits Required:

48

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$1105.00 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999