Overview
The emphasis on collaboration with industry and preparation for careers in academia, business, nonprofit organizations, and government laboratories is a powerful driver for original research and innovative product development.
The Computer Science (Software Systems Concentration) program from Texas State University integrates cutting-edge research, innovation, and entrepreneurship to prepare students for multiple career paths.
Program Mission
The mission of the Department of Computer Science is to advance the knowledge of computer science and technology through education, research, and service for the betterment of society. The program focuses on key areas of applied computing of national priority:
- computer security and networking
- data analytics and management
- high-performance computing
- human-computer interaction
- informatics
- software engineering
The curriculum emphasizes building complementary and interdisciplinary technical skills in applied computing and equipping students with non-technical skills that are essential to navigating multiple career paths.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Driven Computational Methods and Infrastructure
- Advanced Data Mining
- Advanced Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
- Bioinformatics
- Human Computer Interaction: Concepts, Models, and Methodologies
- Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- HCI Paradigms for Animation, Visualization, and Virtual/Augmented Reality
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: February 1
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Software Engineering View 22 other PhDs in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants with a bachelor's and a master's degree
- baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field from a regionally accredited university
- master's degree in computer science or related field from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.3 GPA in all completed graduate course work
- baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
Tuition Fee
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International
16560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16560 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
16560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16560 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
9000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for San Marcos
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Scholarships Information
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