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Tuition USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MPD
Deadline 2001-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Detroit, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Product Development at University of Detroit Mercy is a MPD programme in Computer Science & IT, 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 Product Development 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Detroit, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Product Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Systems Architecture
  2. Systems Engineering
  3. System and Project Management
  4. System Optimization
  5. Organizational Processes
  6. Finance and Managerial Accntng
  7. Marketing Management
  8. Operations Management
  9. Product Planning & Development
  10. Capstone Thesis and Project

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Recommended score: 0.1

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 0.1 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).

Admission Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in engineering and five or more years of work experience in industry, government, or academia.\xc2\xa0 Alternate qualifications include a master\'s degree or Ph.D. in engineering with three or more years of work experience in industry, government, or academia.
  • Applicants with degrees in other related technical fields will be considered on an exception basis.\xc2\xa0 In those cases, decision will emphasize both math and analytical contents of the applicants education and work experience.
  • A letter from applicant\'s supervisor
  • A short essay indicating how this program would help the applicant in his or her current work assignments and enhance preparedness for future responsibilities.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,579 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Detroit Mercy 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 Detroit Mercy

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University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, United States

University of Detroit Mercy is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-27
  • Language English