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Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)

Purpose: Herguan University Master of Science in Computer Science offers a student the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in various areas of computer science. The program is designed for students with Computer Science related degrees and students who have working experience. Located in Silicon Valley, combined with other departments, Herguan University Computer Science department also provides students with interdisciplinary and hand-on study opportunities.

Objectives:

1. Advance student’s knowledge on various Computer Science areas
2. Equip students with most updated technology trend to keep at front edge of innovation
3. Provide hands-on opportunities to prepare students meet the future career challenges
4. Development of a sense of professional responsibility.

Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 36 units of graduate-level course work are required for the Master’s degree students. Additional coursework may be required for a student with a non-CS related undergraduate background. MSCS Degree provides four different concentrations. According to different study area, different concentration has different pre-requisite courses and degree requirements.

Students who apply for graduate degree must finish

12-18 concentration units (Vary according to different concentrations)
12-18 elective and learn-by-doing courses (Vary according to different concentrations)
Optional Master Project or Thesis

All CS students must complete coursework in required courses and electives courses. Students entered with background deficiencies must clear the deficiencies in the first few semesters after joining HGU. A grade of “B-“ or better must be earned in all required courses and area of concentration, and a grade of “C-“ must be earned for all elective courses. GPA 3.0 or better is required, and students must be in good standings with the university. After fulfilling the requirements stated above, the student may file a petition for graduation and if approved, may graduate. Courses numbered in 500’s and above are graduate courses.

MSCS degree requires a minimum of 36 semester units of graduate study. Each concentration has its own pre-requisite courses.

1. Pre-requisites:

Course ID	Course Name
MATH210	General Mathematics and Statistics
ESL300	English reading & writing-Level III
PCE1	Operating system and programming languages
PCE2	C Programming and data structures
PCE3	Windows and Unix operating system
PCE4	Computer networks and data communications

2. Core courses: 12 units

Course ID	Course Name	Teaching Method	Credits	Pre-requisites
CS511	Computer organisation and architecture	C	3	PCE1
CS577	Database design and development	*	3	PCE1, PCE2
CS560	Algorithms and design	C	3	PCE1, PCE2
CS565	Java web applications	*	3	PCE4

3. CSC1: Web Database Technology: 12 units

Course ID	Course Name	Teaching Method	Credits	Pre-requisites
CS535	Distributed and Mobile operating system	C	3	PCE1, PCE3
CS546	Unix network programming	*	3	PCE2, PCE3, PCE4
CS641	Web services and service oriented architecture	C	3	[CS577,CS565] or IC
CS540	.Net programming	*	3	PCE4, [CS565 or IC]

Note:
• Courses marked with (*) can be studied as a practicum or regular on-campus lecture.
• Pre-requisites marked with IC imply Instructor’s consent.

4. CSC2: Mobile Computing: 12 units

Course ID	Course Name	Teaching Method	Credits	Pre-requisites
EE525	Wireless network communications	C	3	PCE4
CS535	Distributed and Mobile operating system	C	3	PCE1, PCE3
CS548	Mobile application development	*	3	PCE4, [CS565 or IC], EE525
CS540	.Net programming	*	3	PCE4, CS565

5. CSC3: Computer Network Communications: 12 units

Course ID	Course Name	Teaching Method	Credits	Pre-requisites
CS545	Computer network architecture and systems	C	3	PCE4,[CS511 or IC]
CS546	Unix network programming	*	3	PCE2, PCE3, PCE4
EE525	Wireless network communications	C	3	PCE4
CS623	Network management system	*	3	PCE4, EE525

6. CSC4: Software Quality Assurance: 12 units

Course ID	Course Name	Teaching Method	Credits	Pre-requisites
CS532	Software engineering concepts	C	3	PCE1
CS552	Software quality metrics	C	3	CS532
CS538	Software test automation and tools	*	3	PCE1, CS552
CS540	Net programming	*	3	PCE4,CS565

Note:
• Courses marked with (*) can be studied as a practicum or regular on-campus lecture.
• Pre-requisites marked with IC imply Instructor’s consent.

7. Electives: 12 units

• Choose any 4 courses from CSC1, CSC2, CSC3, CSC4 and EE.

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