Computer Science
Graduate Certificate

Upon completion of this certificate program, participants will have gained:

Knowledge of advanced computer systems and software development
Advanced knowledge of selected areas of modern computing including but not limited to intelligent information systems, parallel and distributed computing systems, computer networks, and software engineering
Understanding of new advances in the discipline of computing such as neural and evolutionary computing, image processing, and data science
A route into the MS programs in Computer Science at UMass Dartmouth

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Requirements

Students are required to:

1. Take two courses from the list below:

CIS 522 - Algorithms and Complexity
CIS 560 - Theoretical Computer Science
CIS 570 - Advanced Computer Systems
CIS 580 - Paradigmatic Software Development

2. Take any three CIS 500/600 level courses.

Graduate admissions requirements

Admissions requirements

To apply please create an account in our Applicant Portal. You will need to submit:

Application form
$60 application fee (non-refundable)
Statement of Purpose (minimum 300 words)
Resume
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not)
English Proficiency test scores:TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
Letter(s) of Recommendation (see program requirements for more information)
GRE/GMAT (not required for most programs, see program requirements for more information)

Unofficial transcripts and test scores are accepted for application review but official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.

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