 |
|||||||
|
Computer Science - Masters DegreeHaving a master's degree means that you have successfully completed a postgraduate academic program. This also means that you have done one or more years of higher education after getting your bachelor's degree. (1) A computer science masters degree, an example of a postgraduate academic degree, can be a good investment for future career advancement. The general idea is that higher education in mathematics paired with economics or computer science can be a good foundation for future career advancement and better pay. (2) Some companies, such as investment banks, software firms, and brokerage firms, usually hire those who have specialized in fields like economics, computer science, and engineering. And ambitious employees at such firms hired typically aim for higher education. Some go for double majors of their preferred pairing of math, computer science, or economics; while others concentrate on earning a master's degree in computer science or economics or mathematics. All this extra work at higher education is geared towards making them more marketable and thus eligible for higher pay. (3) Two of the most famous holders of a master's degree in computer science are Google co-founders and co-presidents Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The two met in 1995 while they were still graduate students, working on their masters degree in computer science, at Stanford University. (4) The graduate programs in Computer Science at Stanford University are under the Stanford School of Engineering. (5) To get accepted into the graduate programs, you must apply through the online application system. Additional requirements include official transcripts and three letters of recommendation. (6) Penn State University, on the other hand, requires you to have a minimum of 3.0 junior/senior GPA or grade-point average for you to be considered for admission into the master's degree programs in computer science. Prospective postgraduate students should also have a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, or computer science or other related fields. (7) You also have to pay an application fee, which is non-refundable, to be considered for admission. It is best to check out the school's website to get more comprehensive information on the specific requirements for admission into the graduate programs which will help you earn a master's degree in computer science.
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master's_degree
|
||||||
