M.S. in Applied Computer Science

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TAKE YOUR SKILLS AND YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL

University of West Georgia's M.S. in Applied Computer Science enables graduates to quickly and affordably up-skill for a career in software development, cybersecurity, or data science.

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Key Features

  • Designed for those with or without a CS background
  • Practical, focused, and career-oriented
  • Flexible
    • Fully online
    • Full or part time
  • Multiple Tracks
    • Data Science
    • Cyber Intelligence
    • Software Development

The Master of Science in Applied Computer Science program is an affordable and high-quality professional degree that provides individuals holding an undergraduate degree in any discipline with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in software development, cybersecurity, or data science.

Affordable Tuition

UWG is often ranked as one of the most affordable accredited university of its kind. Fully online students pay only a subset of mandatory fees.

Online and Face-to-Face 

This program is offered in 100% fully online or face-to-face delivery formats for full or part-time students.

Any Background

All preparatory coursework is included as part of the degree. No computing experience required.

Career Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

Our graduates go on to pursue successful and rewarding careers in computing and information technology. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) notes that "the median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $105,990 in May 2024, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $49,500." 

Possible career paths for graduates include:

  • Software Developers
  • Web Developers
  • Database Administrators
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist

A Program Designed for You

Our program offers a practical and focused curriculum that prepares graduates to enter the information technology job market as software developers upon graduation. All classes are taught by highly qualified faculty with both academic and industry experience. Students choose courses from tracks in Data Science, Cyber Intelligence, or Software Development.

The M.S. in Applied Computer Science offers a practical and focused curriculum to individuals holding an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Contact Us

CONTACT US:

(678) 839-6485 | computing@westga.edu

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