Program Overview
The Computer Science (Big Data Systems) at Arizona State University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 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 Computer Science (Big Data Systems) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tempe, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science (Big Data Systems) 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
- Database Management System Implementation
- Distributed Database Systems
- Data Mining
- Statistical Learning for Data Mining
- Multimedia and Web Databases
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Topic: Data Visualization
- Topic: Semantic Web Mining
- Topic: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree Requirement
You must have earned a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country.
GPA requirementYou must have maintained a \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) grade point average (GPA) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate course work. If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, your application may still be considered.
International applicants
The application standards for international students are the same as for domestic students, with the exception of submitting proof of English proficiency (for students whose native language is not English). After admission, international students are also required to obtain a U.S. visa, which includes submitting a graduatefinancial guarantee.
All international transcripts must be submitted in the original language accompanied by an official English translation. Translations must be literal, complete versions of the originals and must be translated by a university, government official or official translation service. You may not complete your own translation. Photocopies and notarized transcripts are NOT acceptable.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arizona 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 Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Tempe, United States
Arizona State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30