Overview

The doctoral certificate in Applied Computer Science from Westcliff University curriculum is designed to enable technology administrators to lead enterprise-wide initiatives in software engineering and computer science that incorporate relevant, current, and emerging technologies for the purpose of sustaining competitive advantage, while expanding and adapting new computer science and industry standards, frameworks, and best practices.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Develop effective presentation of applied computer science, research, and recommendations through written forms of communication with specificity and appropriate to the intended audiences (Written Communication).

Develop effective presentation of applied computer science, research, and recommendations through oral communication of conventions and forms with specificity and appropriate to the intended audience (Oral Communication).

Critique how a broader understanding of cultural differences, through the lens of applied computer science, results in personal competencies that positively impact business strategies (Diversity).

Formulate how transformational leadership can improve the implementation of business objectives, regarding applied computer science, no matter the location of the business (Team).

Evaluate how the relationship between vision and tactics can result in meaningful and successful strategies in a complex business environment through the lens of applied computer science (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving).

Judge and measure how the internal and external criteria, regarding applied computer science, for an organization may be used to maximize both efficiency and effectiveness of a business operation (Ethics).

Evaluate the essence of applied computer science in existing literature to produce new, meaningful ideas that have practical application (Research).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

BI, Analytics, & Decision Support

Enterprise Software Engineering Concepts

Security in Software Design & Development

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Design & Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI)

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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More details

International students are advised to begin the admission process as early as possible.

Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree with:

A minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA is required
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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

10512 USD / full

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Out-of-State

10512 USD / full

≈ 10512 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

10512 USD / full

≈ 10512 USD / full

Additional Details

Online tuition fees per credit: $800

Living costs

Irvine

United States

1560 - 2585 USD / month

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Programme Learning Outcomes

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