Program Overview
The Information Technology at University of North Carolina Charlotte 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 Information Technology 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 8,885 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,168 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Charlotte, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Technology 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
- Data Privacy
- Cloud Data Storage
- Personalization and Recommender Systems
- Network Science
- Knowledge-Based Systems
- Machine Learning
- Visual Databases
- Advanced Topics in Database Systems
- Advanced Topics in Knowledge Discovery in Databases
- Intelligent Information Retrieval
- Big Data Analytics for Competitive Advantage
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Managing IT-Enabled Business Processes and Systems
- Design Concentration
- Mobile Application Development
- Interaction Design Studio
- Rapid Prototyping Design Patterns
- User-Centered Design and Evaluation
- Usable Security and Privacy
- Complex Adaptive Systems
- Visual Analytics
- Introduction to Game Design and Development
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).
Documents needed:
Prerequisites, where applicable, as indicated by specific\nmaster\xc2\x92s program criteria.\xc2\xa0
A Statement of Purpose (essay) submitted online as part of\nthe application submission process.
At least three Recommendation Forms from persons familiar\nwith your academic and/or professional qualifications.
Unofficial transcripts of all academic work attempted beyond\nhigh (secondary) school can be used for admission review.
Official agency reports of satisfactory Test Scores\n(GRE/GMAT/MAT) no older than five years from date of application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,885 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,168 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,885 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,168 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Charlotte 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 University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte, United States
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30