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12-Course MS Specialization Program. 12-Course MS Specialization Program. Specialization in: Software Engineering High Performance Computing Data Analytics 15 month program full time Six (6) core courses – can be additional core course or practicum Three (3) elective courses
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12-Course MS Specialization Program • Specialization in: • Software Engineering • High Performance Computing • Data Analytics • 15 month program full time • Six (6) core courses – can be additional core course or practicum • Three (3) elective courses • Three (3) concentration courses – listed on program website • Internship – usually in summer quarter • For 2013-2014 academic year, we will be accepting applications for the 12-course program during the Fall quarter.
Core Requirements • Programming (Java or C) • Databases • Algorithms • 2 classes in Computer Systems, Networks and Architectures • Introduction to Computer Systems • OO Architecture • Unix Systems Programming • Networks • Advanced Network Design • Operating Systems • One additional core course in databases, theory, systems or a practicum course.
Software Engineering • Students must complete three of the following concentration classes: • Introduction to Software Engineering • Object Oriented Architecture & Design • C/C++ for Advanced Programmers • iOS Application Development • Android Application Development • Web Development
High Performance Computing • Students must complete three of the following concentration classes: • Advanced Algorithms • Numerical Methods • Big Data • High Performance Computing • Cloud Computing
Data Analytics • Students must complete three of the following concentration classes: • Foundations of Data Analysis • Advanced Data Analytics • Big Data • Data Warehousing
Internship • Usually completed in the summer quarter • Students will determine their own internship either internal or external to the University • For international students, the internship will be considered degree required CPT. • Part-time students may waive the internship requirement with work experience • The practicum course may also count as internship credit.
Practicum • Allows students to work on projects with an advisor (U of C / ANL faculty and staff) and earn elective credit. • Offered in Winter 2014 and Spring 2014 • MPCS will publish a list of projects offered by advisors before the start of the quarter. • Students must apply to participate in the Practicum program.
Application for 12-Course Program • Complete 12-Course Interest Form • International students will need to meet with OIA to discuss change in visa status. • For 2013-2014 students, all changes in status will be made during the Fall quarter. • MPCS administration will contact you directly about entering the program.