Kennesaw State Computing Master’s

High Demand. High Pay. Highly Satisfying.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2020 there will be 1.4 million computing jobs available and only 400,000 qualified applicants.* 

You will also learn about our three master’s programs: Information Technology, Computer Science and Software Engineering!

The College offers foundation certificates in Computer Science, Software Engineering and Information Technology to help students with non-computing-related undergraduate degrees to transition into a Computing Master’s programs, or to obtain an entry-level positions in the industry.

Why Computing?

• Lucrative, High Demand Career Opportunities Plus Internships that Lead to Job Offers

  Computing is a means to empower people and improve the lives of Georgians and others around the world; as such, we encourage collaboration with other disciplines to find new opportunities to apply computing in new ways to solve today’s most challenging problems. 

  If you want to make a difference and improve the world around you, the College of Computing and Software Engineering at KSU is for you! Some of the most popular career choices for our alumni include:

  Position (Average annual salary)

  • Software Engineer/Developer ($96K)
  • Computer System Analyst ($73k)
  • Computer System Engineer ($86K)
  • Network Systems Administrator ($68K)
  • Database Administrator ($85K)
  • Business Intelligence Analyst ($83K)
  • Web Developer ($78K)
  • Computer Programmer (Sr.) ($79K)
  • Software Systems Developer ($86K)
  • Software Quality Assurance Tester ($90K)
  • Java Developer ($102K)
  • C++ Developer ($115K)

  from https://www.indeed.com/ 

   

  Graduate Internships 

  Graduate internships provide resume-building experiences and allow you to integrate professional practice while applying academic concepts and principles. During an internship, you can gain practical experience, expand your professional network and develop career opportunities.  A full-time internship coordinator is available to provide assistance. More information on internships here.

   

• Innovative Offerings: 3 Graduate Programs and 8 Graduate Certificates 

  You can choose from online or on campus classes taught in the College of Computing and Software Engineering.  Our flexible offerings even allow you to take completely online, completely face-to-face or combination of online and f2f courses based on your availability and interest.

  Our programs emphasize hands-on learning, real-world research and project-based experiences to provide the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to meet today’s complex challenges.

  Graduate Programs
  MS in Computer Science
  MS in Information Technology
  MS in Software Engineering

  Graduate Certificates
  Computer Science Foundations
  Data Management and Analytics
  High Performance Cluster Computing, HPCC
  Health Information Technology
  IT Foundations
  IT Security
  Software Engineering
  Software Engineering Foundations

  Transfer students are welcome.  Up to 9 credits may be accepted for transfer.

• Respected Rankings, Expert Faculty, Real-World Projects  

  The College of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University offers multiple benefits to students, faculty, staff and alumni, including:

  • Outstanding faculty
  • Sophisticated facilities
  • Cutting edge technology and curriculum
  • Extensive discovery and research opportunities
  • Personalized attention available to our students

  Our mission is to set and maintain high-quality academic standards for student success and to help improve the quality of life by tackling tomorrow's complex problems through the application of computing.

  • KSU graduate programs are continually ranked among the nation’s best educational quality and affordability. See our rankings.
  • Online and onsite graduate and certificate courses are taught by the same expert faculty.
  • Projects, internships and research solve real-world problems, like preventing heat-related car deaths by children and infants.  
• Affordable Tuition and Top Return on Investment 

  Earning a graduate degree of certificate from Kennesaw State’s College of Computing and Software Engineering is a wise investment in your future.  The skills and experiences you gain will enhance your earning and job advancement opportunities.

  Kennesaw State’s computing programs have been ranked as being one of the best Return on Investment, ROI, programs in the U.S. and in the top 3 in Georgia by Payscale.

  Cost of KSU online instate/out-of-state graduate tuition: $408 per credit hour 

  Cost of KSU onsite instate graduate tuition: $283 per credit hour. Onsite out-of-state  graduate tuition: $1020 per credit hour

   
• Convenient and Flexible Class Options and Resources 
  • Online and onsite resources including library, bookstore, advising and more.
  • Classes are designed for adults with three timing options: evening, online or a combination.
  • Graduate Certificates are also available for quick mastery of subject knowledge.

   
• For Answers to Specific Questions 

  For questions about graduate applications and the admission process, please contact the Graduate Admission Office at 470.578.4377 or ksugrad@kennesaw.edu.

  For program-specific questions, contact:

  Computer Science
  Dr. Yong Shi
  Professor & MSCS Program Coordinator
  470-578-6423 
  yshi5@kennesaw.edu

  
  Software Engineering
  Dr. Paola Spoletini
  Associate Professor, Assistant Department Chair & Graduate Program Coordinator of Software Engineering
  470-578-3811
  pspoleti@kennesaw.edu 

  
  Information Technology
  Dr. Lei Li
  Associate Professor & MSIT Program Coordinator
  470-578-3915
  lli13@kennesaw.edu