University of San Francisco

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. in Web Science

Program Description:

The M.S. in Web Science provides the graduate student with the knowledge, skills and training required in software development, with a strong focus on Internet software development and applications. Students become conversant in dynamic web page development, software agents, information retrieval, web services, digital libraries and peer-to-peer applications. This Master's program offers an Emphasis in Entrepreneurship, where MSWS students can choose to take product development and entrepreneurial courses alongside MBA students. Students may also be eligible for the Practicum Option, where graduate students work at Silicon Valley industry leaders earning $20 to $40 an hour, while in full-time graduate studies. Team development of major software for an outside client caps the program. The program draws both traditional graduate students, as well as students who choose to work full or part-time outside of studies.

Accreditation:

USF is a founding member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and has been accredited by WASC since the 1940s. USF is also accredited by: The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for both our undergraduate and graduate Business programs, The American Bar Association, The American Chemical Society, The Association of American Law Schools, The California Board of Registered Nursing, The Computer Sciences Accrediting Board, The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), The State Bar of California, The State Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999