Nova Southeastern University’s
Graduate School of Computer and
Information Sciences Hosts:
Doctoral Online Information Session
May 11, 2015
Agenda
‣ ABOUT NSU & GSCIS
‣ PH.D. PROGRAMS
‣ COURSE FORMAT
‣ LENGTH OF PROGRAM
‣ WHY CHOOSE NSU?
‣ ADMISSIONS
‣ COST
‣ FINANCIAL AID
‣ IMPORTANT DATES
‣ HELPFUL RESOURCES
‣ Q&A
Master’s Online Information Session
50 YearsYOUNG
NSU OVERVIEW
THENFounded: Dec. 4, 1964Initial Graduating Class: 17 PhDsHumble Storefront on E. Last Olas Blvd.
NOW10th largest private not-for-profit university in U.S.150+ academic programs7 Regional Campuses (Florida, Puerto Rico)
DualCARNEGIEDesignation ‣ “High Research Activity”
‣ “Community Engaged”
NSU OVERVIEW
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
LEADING EDGE FACILITIES
GSCIS ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
ADVANCEDL A B O R A T O R I E S
EXCEPTIONALRESEARCH LIBRARIES
LATESTCLASSROOMTECHNOLOGY
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
GSCIS ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
10MAJORS
300ONLINE CLASSES
ACCESSIBLE, APPROACHABLEFACULTY
ALL CLASSES TAUGHT BYHIGHEST CREDENTIALED
PROFESSORS
Hybrid: Online & Limited On-
Campus Visits
Fall, Winter & Summer*
‣ Computer Science
‣ Information Assurance
‣ Information Systems
Doctoral Degree Programs
64 CreditsMinimum
‣ 8 core courses, 32 credits
‣ 2 research courses, 8 credits
‣ 3 terms of dissertation, 24 credits
‣ Continuing dissertation
Course Format
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
‣ 4 – 7 years, on average
‣ 10 Years time limitation
Program Length
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
‣ Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security
‣ Graduates are working at the FBI, Microsoft, Apple, Google, IBM, NASA, and other federal/edu institutions
‣ Academic Rigor, Convenient Format, and World Class Faculty Members
WHY NSU’S GSCIS?
Our Admission Requirements
‣ Master’s degree with at least a 3.25 G.P.A. in closely related field
‣ Online application and $50 application fee
‣ Official transcripts
‣ Curriculum Vitae
‣ Personal and Research Essay
‣ Three evaluation forms or letters of recommendation
‣ English proficiency
ADMISSIONS
International Admission Requirements
‣ Transcript evaluation report from NACES agency
– GPA calculation
– Course-by-course
‣ English proficiency
– TOEFL Score Report; 80 IBT
– IELTS; 6.0 test module
– Pearson Test of English ; 54
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
TUITION & FEES2015-2016
‣ $1,050 per credit hour, 4 credits
‣ $30 registration fee per term
‣ $350 student service fee
‣ Sample:
$1,050 x 8 credits = $8,400
Registration fee = $30
Student service fee = $350
Total estimated term cost: $8,780
TUITION AND FEES
FINANCIAL AID
‣ FAFSA.ED.GOV – NSU School Code: 001509
‣ Federal Unsubsidized Loan –6.21% , $10,250 per term
‣ Only Borrow what is needed for education expenses
FINANCIAL AID
‣ Post 911GI Bill
‣ Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Program
‣ Scholarships
‣ Payment Plans
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional
Information
‣ Fall 2015 – August 24
– Recommended deadline: June 24
‣ Winter 2016 – January 4
– Recommended deadline: Nov. 4
Upcoming Terms and Dates
Upcoming
Terms &
Dates
‣ FAQ’s
‣ Course Plans (DISS)
‣ Planned Course Offerings
‣ Dissertation Guide
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