Drexel University - Online
  
Reasons to choose Drexel University:
- Among the top 50 private, non-profit, national doctoral/research universities in the US
- Ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of America's Best Colleges
- Received the 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association
- First university to offer fully online master's degree
- Free education for military vets through new GI Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program
- Accredited by CCNE (Nursing), NLNAC (Nursing), CEPH (Public Health)
 Drexel University has again made the "up-and-coming" short list of national universities that have achieved "the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus, or facilities," according to top college officials polled by U.S.News & World Report for the 2010 edition of "America's Best Colleges."
Drexel University Online Featured Programs |
Computer and Information Technology Programs
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Drexel University - Computer and IT Programs
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Computer Science - Master of Science
The MS in Computer Science is an online master's degree program offering career-oriented courses that prepare students for work on the cutting edge of technology. The program furnishes students with an in-depth understanding of core and advanced topics in computer science and teaches students how to use the latest tools to represent, model and solve real world problems. The curriculum provides a solid foundation and training for practicing computational scientists, computer specialists or software engineers in business, industry or government. The program is offered by the Department of Computer Science, where faculty interests and expertise include: applied algorithms and data structures, artificial intelligence and intelligent systems, cognitive modeling, computer graphics, computer science education, computer vision, distributed systems, high performance computing, human-computer interaction, networking and security, scientific computation, and software engineering.
Courses in the Computer Science MS Degree program include:
- Data Structures and Algorithms I and II
- Theory of Computation
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
- Programming Languages
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Healthcare Informatics - Graduate Certificate
The Certificate in Healthcare Informatics online program will provide an intensive introduction to the evolving field of Medical/Health Informatics. The goal of the Certificate in Healthcare Informatics is to provide knowledge and skills in the application of information technology (IT) in the provision of healthcare. Graduates of the program will gain knowledge and skills useful in taking on additional healthcare IT-related responsibilities or embarking upon new careers as managers or developers of healthcare IT systems.
Courses in the Healthcare Informatics Certificate program include:
- Healthcare Informatics
- Organization & Social Issues in Healthcare Informatics
- Advanced Issues in Healthcare Informatics
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Information Systems - Master of Science
The MS in Information Systems program provides a thorough overview of all stages of system engineering as a life-cycle process and prepares software designers and developers for successful careers as information system professionals. The goal of this program is to teach the application of technology to information problems in real organizations. Graduates of the program typically assume senior roles in information systems analysis and design, requirements engineering, software programming, interface design and information resources management.When applying to the MSIS program, students must choose a concentration in one of the following areas: Database Systems , Human-Computer Interaction , Information Architecture, Information Security and Assurance, Software Process or Web Systems and Services. Students may change their concentrations at a later date – up until the point in the program where they must begin their concentration courses.
Graduates of the MSIS program are prepared to assume leadership and management positions designing, developing, and delivering innovative technological solutions to information problems in a variety of contexts. Their preparation encompasses the knowledge and abilities required to:
- Apply a systems approach to developing and delivering information systems and services:
- Identifying clients’ information requirements
- Analyzing the flow and structure of information in user tasks and organizational processes with the appropriate formal tools and methods
- Matching requirements to technological opportunities and performing benefit/cost tradeoff analyses among design options
- Designing, implementing, and integrating specified system solutions
- Evaluating development products, including interim deliverables and
- Developing and implementing plans for maintenance and support of operational systems
- Lead and manage teams of information professionals in the development of quality systems and services:
- Understanding the business aspects of information systems development and application in organizations
- Planning, controlling, staffing, and organizing to manage the processes for system development, services delivery, or system support and
- Preparing general managers with technical information systems competencies.
Courses in the Information Systems MS Degree program include:
- Perspectives on Information Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Systems Analysis and Design
- Evaluation of Information Systems
- Information Technology Integration
- Software Project Management
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Software Engineering / Computer Science Track - Master of Science
The MS in Software Engineering - Computer Science program provides an understanding of the latest technologies and tools that are being developed and encompasses behavioral, managerial and technical aspects of software engineering. The software engineering degree program is designed specifically for students interested in a range of application domains and prepares students for key roles in industry, government agencies, academia and other institutions. The Computer Science track is designed for individuals interested in a variety of technical topics pertaining to the development of software systems.
Courses in the Software Engineering / Computer Science Track MS Degree program include:
- Computer Networks
- Software Design
- Dependable Software Systems
- Requirements Engineering & Management
- Information Technology Integration
- Software Project Management
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Software Engineering / Engineering Track - Master of Science
The MS in Software Engineering - Engineering program provides an understanding of the latest technologies and tools that are being developed and encompasses behavioral, managerial and technical aspects of software engineering. The software engineering degree program is designed specifically for students interested in a range of application domains and prepares students for key roles in industry, government agencies, academia and other institutions. The Engineering track is designed for individuals interested in techniques to model engineering problems and offer software solutions.This track offers concentrations in: chemical engineering, civil and architectural engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and materials engineering.
Courses in the Software Engineering / Engineering Track MS Degree program include:
- Issues in Combinational Circuit Design
- Issues in Sequential Circuit Design
- Design for Testability
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Software Engineering / Information Science & Technology Track - Master of Science
The MS in Software Engineering - IST program provides an understanding of the latest technologies and tools that are being developed and encompasses behavioral, managerial and technical aspects of software engineering. The software engineering degree program is designed specifically for students interested in a range of application domains and prepares students for key roles in industry, government agencies, academia and other institutions. The information science & technology track is designed for individuals interested in applying software engineering to information systems problems in commercial organizations and other settings.
Courses in the Software Engineering / IST Track MS Degree program include:
- Software Design
- Dependable Software Systems
- Fundamentals of Computer Hardware
- Fundamentals of Computer Networks
- Requirements Engineering & Management
- Software Project Management
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