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Offered by Clemson University, a Carnegie R1 public research institution
Plus a flat fee of $103 per semester. Flexible payment options are available
Complete 10 three-credit courses full- or part-time
Lecture videos, live office hours, collaborative projects, and connection with instructors and peers
This program is designed for either practicing or aspiring professionals who are ready to build a comprehensive set of computer science skills.
Whether you’ve acquired your existing computer science skills through formal study, self-directed learning, or professional experience, this program will help you deepen your understanding, hone your practical abilities, and demonstrate your proficiency by earning a prestigious master’s degree.
This innovative program offers two pathways to admission, Performance Based Admission (PBA) and Traditional Application, allowing you to choose the approach that best aligns your background and goals:
1. Performance-Based Admission (PBA):
This innovative option allows you to demonstrate your readiness for the program through coursework. No application - let your performance pave your way. To gain admission through PBA:
Complete two three-credit pathway courses on the Coursera platform.
Earn a B or higher in each course.
Provide proof of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (no specific field required).
Upon successful completion of these steps, you'll be accepted into the degree program. These pathway courses are a part of the degree program, so you'll already be making progress towards your master's degree! Enroll for Clemson's MSCS through PBA.
2. Traditional Application:
For students who require a traditional application for employer tuition reimbursement, our program offers the application option as well. With traditional admission, applicants are typically expected to have some educational background in the field and once accepted will be considered a degree-seeking student immediately. Admission requirements for the online Computer Science MS traditional application can be found on Clemson's computer science website. If you are interested in traditional admission instead, please apply using the traditional graduate application. If you select this route, a personal statement, GRE scores, resume, and letters of recommendation are required.
You’ll need to provide proof of your identity, using a scanned copy of one of these documents: your birth certificate, passport or national identification card. If you’ve ever changed your name, we’ll need to see evidence related to that, too.
You’ll need a scanned copy of your GCSE certificates or certified statement of results. If you’re submitting evidence of equivalent qualifications, please check the University of London's 'Am I Qualified?' page.
Submit your personal statement to provide details of why you want to study the University of London International Foundation Programme for Computer Science. This should be a maximum of 250 words.
You’ll need a clear, concise and persuasive statement, 250 words long, explaining why you want to study the International Foundation Programme for Computer Science. If you’re unsure of what to include, Coursera can help.
The course is delivered in English, so you’ll need to be proficient in the English language to be admitted to our programmes. We accept a range of evidence, including proficiency test scores. If you don’t have evidence, but you believe you can meet the standard, talk to us - we may consider your case.
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