MSCS DEGREE SPECIALIZATION
The Department of Computer Science at Maharishi International University offers specialization in IT Managers and Data Science to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program. Students enrolled in the IT Managers or Data Science specialization track will have their I-20s extended for about one year. The specialization courses include the following:
IT Managers:
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Leadership and Teamwork
- SAP: Enterprise Business Analytics
- Management and Organization
Data Science:
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Big Data Technology
- Big Data Analytics
- Database Management Systems
Specialization within the MSCS Degree (for current MSCS students at Maharishi International University)
A specialization requires three extra distance education (DE) courses, 12 units, in addition to the 40 units required for the regular MSCS degree. No additional on-campus study is required. The program is about one year in length and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) will be authorized for that length of time. Specialization students will not graduate until they have completed all three extra DE courses.
Requirements
Only current MS in Computer Science students who have never had their I-20’s extended may enroll in the IT Managers or Data science specialization track. Candidates must complete all regular MSCS degree requirements. The candidate must pay for at least one of the specialization courses before his or her I-20 is extended. A student whose I-20 is extended in order for him/her to complete the MSCS graduation requirements will only have a total program extension of one year including the initial program extension. The specialization track is open to MIU students only.
Cost and Payment
Total cost for a specialization program is $9,000. Payment is to be made before the first distance education course begins, or before the I-20 is extended. The payment may not be added to the loan the student is already carrying to repay MSCS program expenses. Students may withdraw from the Specialization program, but only after the first course is completed. The charge for the first course is $3,000 and so a refund of $6,000 will be given. However, it is at times feasible for specialization students to take three courses. Once each course has been started, there is no refund for that course. Health insurance is not included in the specialization program costs. Please pay the specialization tuition through https://students.miu.edu/finances/payment.
How to apply: Complete the MSCS Specialization online application form.