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Course Details

The “Online Master of Computer Science” Training is an online course for a period of 18-36 months provided by Arizona State University in collaboration with Coursera. According to the U.S. News and World Report, this course has been ranked in the Top 10 courses for Online Graduate Engineering Programs. The online course is so flexible that candidates can learn according to their own pace without any pressure of completing learning beforehand.

The “Online Master of Computer Science” syllabus teaches students about cutting-edge topics like cybersecurity, blockchain, AI, and big data. Students will also gain insights into the real-world experience through applied projects. Not only this, students will be masters in performing accurate computer analysis.

If a candidate does not meet the knowledge admission requirements forThe “Online Master of Computer Science” degree, then candidates can opt for degree courses in Big Data, AI and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, or Software Engineering

Programme Offerings

Online Course
Alumni Network
Hiring Partners
financial aid
Scholarships
Own Paced Learning

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a minimum GPA score of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of a 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university in the U.S.
Students should have at least 2 semesters of advanced math in Calculus I and Calculus II, with knowledge of Discrete Math.
If a candidate applying has a graduate degree from any university outside the United States then they may have to present an English language proficiency in terms of TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.
Candidates must have knowledge of official transcripts like Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming, Principles of Programming Languages OR Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science, and Operating Systems to apply for this “Online Master of Computer Science” online course.

Other Criteria

Candidates must have Official Transcripts from all degree institutions attended, and a Statement of Purpose or Resume
And, optionally they must also possess up to three letters of recommendation to get enrolled in the course.

Degree Qualifying Details

Candidates must complete all the online tutorials, lectures, assignments, and projects to receive the degree of completion

Admission Details

Candidates can follow the steps below to get admission to the “Online Master of Computer Science” degree program:

Step 1: Visit the official course website: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-computer-science-asu

Step 2: Start the application by choosing any of the streams from Cyber Security, Big Data, or MCS.

Step 3: Fill up the application form.

Step 4: Next candidates pay the required fees and submit the application.

Step 5: If selected candidates will be informed within 2-4 weeks.

Application Details

Candidates have to fill up the complete admission form for the “Online Master of Computer Science” degree. The documents consist of transcripts for all higher education, CV or Resume, a personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, English Proficiency Test Scores, U.S Visa. These documents will be required to be able to duly fill up the application form.

The Syllabus

The course curriculum hosts foundation topics like knowledge of Algorithms, reasoning, application topics like Data Processing, cryptography, and Systems topics like Information Assurance, Advanced Computer Network Security, and more.

CSE 551 Foundations of Algorithms
CSE 579 Knowledge Representation and Reasoning

CSE 531 Distributed & Multiprocessor OS
CSE 539 Applied Cryptography
CSE 543 Information Assurance and Security
CSE 545 Software Security
CSE 548 Advanced Computer Network Security
CSE 565 Software Verification, Validation, and Testing
CSE 566 Software Project, Process, and Quality Management

CSE 511 Data Processing at Scale
CSE 539 Applied Cryptography
CSE 571 Artificial Intelligence
CSE 572 Data Mining
CSE 575 Statistical Machine Learning
CSE 578 Data Visualization

CSE 466 Computer Systems Security
CSE 598 Engineering Blockchain Applications
CSE 598 Intro to Deep Learning in Visual Computing
CSE 598 Advanced Software Analysis and Design

ASU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How long will it take to complete studying the entire course?

It takes around 18 - 36 months, i.e. 2 years almost for working students to complete the degree.

2: What are some of the job roles offered to candidates in the “Online Master of Computer Science” program?

Some of the jobs that candidates secure are Software Engineer, Software Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, Technical Product Manager, Application Architect, Data Analyst, and Project Manager.

3: How much time a candidate has to devote to learning?

On average, candidates usually have to devote 15-20 hours per week to each of the courses of the “Online Master of Computer Science” degree by Arizona State University.

4: Is the study materials accessible via mobile devices?

Yes, candidates can access the course materials over a mobile application designed by Coursera which is available both on Android and iOS. anytime they want.

5: How long does the university take to accept applications?

For the “Online Master of Computer Science” course, it takes around 2-4 weeks for the university to accept applications once submitted.