This degree builds upon three areas of expertise that AU already offers at the undergraduate and graduate levels: 1) Coding and programming, 2) Data and Cybersecurity, and 3) Business management and analytics. We believe that exposure to both the theoretical and practical applications of technology will help students acquire the skills needed to discern the most direct path in the journey from idea to application. With this graduate program, students will gain a well-rounded skillset in both abstract and practical thinking from a core of computer science and coding courses. They will extend and diversify this knowledge base with cybersecurity and business courses that will enhance career outcomes and prepare graduates for roles in software development, network and systems engineering, network analyst, and more.

In-person attendance is required in all weekend intensive meetings.  Zoom attendance is required in all scheduled online meetings, as described in each course syllabus.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time and register for the appropriate course when applying for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization.

Graduation Requirements

• Good Academic Standing
• Complete all 31 hours of graduate work.
• Have a current GPA of 3.00 on all graduate courses; with no incomplete, D, or F grades in program required courses.
• Complete the application for program completion following guidelines from the Registrar’s Office.

Students will need to repeat any course where they earned an D or F. Good Academic Standing It is the University’s desire that all candidates successfully complete their programs of study. To remain in good academic standing, the graduate candidate must maintain a specific cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 GPA. In the program, a passing grade is considered an A, B, or C. Any course that receives a grade of a D or F must be repeated the next session the course is available. Though a C is considered a passing grade, a student must maintain a 3.0 GPA to graduate.