Overview

You can be part of a field that continuously discovers innovative ways to use technology. Enroll in classes that teach algorithmic and analytical principles. Develop and optimize intelligent solutions to various data and process centric problems.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Computer Science program at Dakota State University, students will:

Exemplify the comprehensive computer science knowledge base (core knowledege, fundamental principles, and concepts) needed to teach at the university level.
Apply conceptual knowledge of current state of the art computer science technologies.
Formulate evidence-informed solutions from thier original thinking in the field of computer science.
Conduct new research in the field of computer science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms
Structure and Design Programming Language
Operating Systems & Parallel Programming
Theory of Computation
Machine Learning
Software Engineering Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education with full regional accreditation for that degree. International students must have an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is the equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree in the U.S.
Students should have a bachelors or master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field with an academically strong computer science/ computational background. Applicants not holding a master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science may be required to complete additional hours of foundational coursework.
Students who have not earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science (or closely related field) from an institution of higher education with full regional accreditation for that degree are required to take the GRE
Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on an alternative grading system) for full admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12842 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12842 USD / year

≈ 12842 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7226 USD / year

≈ 7226 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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