Information & Communications Technology (Computer Science, M.S.)
ICT (Information and Communications Technology) is the infrastructure and components that enable contemporary business computing. This MS program in Computer Science offers a unique combination of computer science technical knowledge and business IT skills that prepares graduate students for success in the business world of the 21st century. The program emphasizes cutting-edge ICT skills, which can provide a basis for job entry, career development and flexibility amid the rapid changes in Information Technology.
Information & Communications Technology (Computer Science, M.S.)
Description
What is Information & Communications Technology at ODU like?
ICT (Information and Communications Technology) is the infrastructure and components that enable contemporary business computing. This MS program in Computer Science offers a unique combination of computer science technical knowledge and business IT skills that prepares graduate students for success in the business world of the 21st century. The program emphasizes cutting-edge ICT skills, which can provide a basis for job entry, career development and flexibility amid the rapid changes in Information Technology.
Program Highlights
What makes Information & Communications Technology at ODU unique?
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Course-only option: 18 credits (6 courses) must be CS graduate courses, and 15 credits (5 courses) must be IT graduate courses.
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Project option: 15 credits (5 courses) must be CS graduate courses, and 15 credits (5 courses) must be IT graduate courses.
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Typically, 3-4 semesters are required to complete degree requirements
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Prepare students for IT careers with knowledge or skills in business transaction systems, database, business intelligence, enterprise computing, AI (artificial intelligence), big data, IoT, enterprise architecture, and others.
Available On-Campus and Online
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
Computer Science
Concentration:
Information & Communications Technology
Degree Level:
Graduate
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Business Intelligence Analysts
$91,080
MEDIAN SALARY
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
Database Administrators
$89,050
MEDIAN SALARY
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Database Architects
$91,080
MEDIAN SALARY
Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security. Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$149,730
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Employers
Graduates from this major have gone to work at
Dominion Enterprise, Apex, Naval Surface Warfare Center, BP (British Petroleum), General Electric, IBM, SAP, Oracle, and NASA.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Information & Communications Technology at ODU?
IT 650:
Database Management Systems
Introduction to database management systems. The topics addressed include system architecture, data models, database analysis, design and implementation, query processing, business transaction processing, and database security. Prerequisites: IT 620 or equivalent; or permission of the department.
IT 660:
Enterprise Information Systems
This course introduces enterprise systems as large-scale software systems for the seamless integration of material and information flows within an organization. Topics include enterprise integration, engineering integration, customer integration, and enterprise systems applications in various industrial sectors. Prerequisites: IT 650 or permission of the instructor or department.
IT 652:
Information and Communications Technology for Big Data
Introduction to emerging ICT techniques for big data analytics and big data science. Topics cover WSN, cloud computing and IoT. Prerequisite: IT 650 or permission of the instructor or department.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Information & Communications Technology at ODU?
Students entering the Master of Science program in Information & Communications Technology should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
In addition, an applicant must have a strong background in computer science. Students who do not have a sufficient background in computer science may enter the graduate program as provisional students and make up for their deficiencies by taking appropriate courses.
Applicants are required to take the GRE general test or the GMAT aptitude test may be used.
Two letters of recommendation from faculty members of academic institutions are required in addition to all transcripts at the postsecondary level.
For students whose native language is not English, either a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) and 79 (internet-based) or IELTS score of 6.5 is also required.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
Ways to Save
Financial aid is available to graduate students at Old Dominion University. Financial aid may be available in the form of University fellowships, tuition grants, and research assistantships. In addition to the financial aid offered by the University, graduate students may be eligible for aid and student loans administered by other agencies. For information about part-time employment, scholarships, and student loans, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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Name:
Li Xu
Location:
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Email:
Office:
757-683-6138
Graduate Program Director
Name:
Yaohang Li
Location:
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Email:
Office:
757-683-7721
Graduate Admissions
Location:
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Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
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International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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