Computer Science Degree Information - Master Degree Review

Published Nov 13, 2006

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Computer Science Master Degree students learn computing that accentuates software, operating systems and programming languages. Students who earn a masters degree in Computer Science can rapidly move forward in their careers as computer scientists, database administrators or network systems and data communications analysts and telecommunication specialists.

Computer Science Master Degree Overview

Summary of the Degree

A Computer Science Master Degree teaches students the latest software-development theories and the basic engineering principles that support progressive software design. Master degree programs concentrate on all aspects of the software engineering process comprising design, testing, implementation and maintenance. Some of the more general courses mandatory in a Computer Science Master Degree Program include:

  • Computer Science Business
  • Computer Networking and Telecommunications
  • Information Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Advance Database Organization
  • Operating System Design and Implementation

Career Fields

According to the U.S. Department of Labor www.bls.gov employment of computer scientists, database administrators, network systems and data communications analysts and telecommunication specialists is promising because sophisticated and complex technology continues across all sectors, stimulating the demand for competent individuals with computer science qualifications.

Occupational Outlook

The National Science Foundation (www.nfs.gov) reported that Computer Science graduates continue to earn one of the highest annual salaries. Graduates with master degrees in Computer Science entering the workforce as networking system analysts, communications analysts and other computer science occupations earn average annual salaries of $60,000.

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