Program Overview
The Communication and Information Sciences at Ball State University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 11 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication and Information Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 11 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muncie, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication and Information Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ICS 600 - Survey of Management
- ICS 601 - Problems in Information and Communication Sciences and Lab
- ICS 602 - Human Communication: Process and Theory
- ICS 620 - Telecom Technologies, Standards, and Lab
- ICS 621 - Information Movement, Management, Storage Technologies, Standards, and Lab
- ICS 630 - Research Methodologies and Problems Seminar
- ICS 642 - Regulatory Research in Context/Problems in Information Communication
- ICS 660 - Human Factors, Needs-Assessment, and User-Driven Design
- ICS 605 - Interpersonal Management Skills
- ICS 623 - Integration
- ICS 624 - Knowledge Management
- ICS 632 - Problems in Information and Communication Technologies Seminar (2 credit hours)
- ICS 633 - Systems Analysis and Design
- ICS 634 - Project Management
- ICS 635 - Information and Communication Projects (1-2 credit hours)
- ICS 643 - Social Responsibility in I/C Policy
- ICS 644 - Technologies, Financial Aspects, and the Economics of Choice
- ICS 645 - Evolving Database Systems
- ICS 646 - Management of Telecom/Network
- ICS 648 - Wireless and Satellite Communications
- ICS 649 - Comparative Operating Systems
- ICS 650 - Wireless 2
- ICS 653 - Issues in Communication Consultation
- ICS 655 - Special Problems Seminar
- ICS 661 - Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship
- ICS 662 - Usability Testing
- ICS 663 - Network Design: The Problems of Moving Voice, Data, and Video
- ICS 664 - Information Delivery Systems, Selection, Design, and Evaluation
- ICS 666 - Strategic Planning for Information Technology
- ICS 667 - Design of Video-Based Learning Systems
- ICS 675 - Information and Communication Marketing
- ICS 684 - Information Access and Management of Information Services
- ICS 691 - Internet, TCP/IP, and Internetworking
- ICS 692 - Advanced Network Configuration
- ICS 695 - Independent Study (1-3 credit hours)
- ICS 696 - Information and Communication Research and Applications (2 credit hours)
- ICS 698 - Problems in Information Systems
- ICS 699 - Problems in Information and Communication Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an institution that is accredited by its regional accrediting association. Review transcript submitting guidelines before applying.
- either a cumulative baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of your baccalaureate
- to meet departmental admissions criteria
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ball State University
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Muncie, United States
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