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Offered by Ball State University
Degree admission is entirely performance-based
Benefit from affordable tuition and flexible payment options
36 credits of graduate coursework
This master’s degree from Ball State University makes a career in the growing field of computer science more attainable for all kinds of learners. It’s a program that could be right for you whether you have an educational background in computer science or not. You’ll start by taking courses in programming, data structures, and algorithms so that you have the foundational knowledge you need to succeed in your studies. Then you’ll learn applicable skills in innovative areas such as machine learning, data analytics, cybersecurity, and software engineering. And, you can apply the skills you learn the very next day in your current workplace.
You can gain acceptance into the program regardless of your educational background or professional experience. Complete three pathway courses with a cumulative 3.0 GPA and you’ll be accepted into the degree program.
Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. However, students have options to begin learning right away, including:
Registering for a course in an upcoming term
Open Content from Ball State University
Industry Content from Coursera partners including Google, IBM, and more
What’s in this degree program?
Enrollment for Summer 2025 is now open!
Start your Master's degree by enrolling today. If you're not ready, request more information.
Offered by Ball State University
Degree admission is entirely performance-based
Benefit from affordable tuition and flexible payment options
36 credits of graduate coursework
Offered by Ball State University
Degree admission is entirely performance-based
Benefit from affordable tuition and flexible payment options
36 credits of graduate coursework
This master’s degree from Ball State University makes a career in the growing field of computer science more attainable for all kinds of learners. It’s a program that could be right for you whether you have an educational background in computer science or not. You’ll start by taking courses in programming, data structures, and algorithms so that you have the foundational knowledge you need to succeed in your studies. Then you’ll learn applicable skills in innovative areas such as machine learning, data analytics, cybersecurity, and software engineering. And, you can apply the skills you learn the very next day in your current workplace.
You can gain acceptance into the program regardless of your educational background or professional experience. Complete three pathway courses with a cumulative 3.0 GPA and you’ll be accepted into the degree program.
Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. However, students have options to begin learning right away, including:
Registering for a course in an upcoming term
Open Content from Ball State University
Industry Content from Coursera partners including Google, IBM, and more
What’s in this degree program?
Enrollment for Summer 2025 is now open!
You can gain acceptance into Ball State’s Master of Science in Computer Science through performance-based admissions. No entrance exams, application fee, or transcripts are required. You will complete three 3-credit courses, and if you earn a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better, then you will be fully admitted into the program.
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This course is ideal for folks like me who have some (or no) background in Python coding but who want to get up to speed efficiently and effectively. As a professor myself who has taught coding for 13 years, this is by far the clearest course, and the most valuable time, I have ever spent learning coding in a classroom - including a classroom of my own!
MS in Computer Science student
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This course is ideal for folks like me who have some (or no) background in Python coding but who want to get up to speed efficiently and effectively. As a professor myself who has taught coding for 13 years, this is by far the clearest course, and the most valuable time, I have ever spent learning coding in a classroom - including a classroom of my own!
MS in Computer Science student
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs will prepare you for working at this influential level. Your skills, knowledge and mindset will allow you to unearth enormous value for others, and become an unrivaled asset for any management team.
This program is the ideal qualification for:
A comprehensive 24-month program where you’ll learn to identify and develop high-potential opportunities, lead business development, drive product innovation, and launch commercial ventures
Through hands-on opportunities, including pitch training and business games, you’ll master applied skills in business development, product innovation and entrepreneurship.
This program is geared towards those who want to start their own business or understand the best techniques for advancing innovation in any organization.
A streamlined 18-month program for business leaders and entrepreneurs to consolidate their skills and experience with intensive coaching and tuition in business innovation
Team Project - mentored by business leaders, you’ll work together to create a startup suitable for further development and investment (a third of the initial cohort’s capstone projects are now real-life innovative start-ups)
As a senior professional and experienced entrepreneur looking to launch new ventures or take your career in a new direction, you will gain a wider range of expertise and perspective through this program.
When you complete these programs, you may have learning recognized for credit toward this degree, if you are admitted and enroll.¹
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¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.
Nicolas is an airline pilot and a consultant for aviation and educational companies. Working internationally across multiple career fields in roles where innovation and entrepreneurship are key, Nicolas recently chose to advance his skills by earning the Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris on Coursera.
July 23, 2024
Lisa is a proud mom and homeschool teacher in Barbados, the most easterly island of the Caribbean Archipelago. She dreams of starting a business that supports other businesses caring for their employees. She wants to provide them with health services that feel safe to access. With this dream in mind, Lisa is earning her MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris.
May 13, 2024
See how Emre Girici leveraged his University Certificate experience as a building block toward earning a master’s degree.
November 20, 2022
Hear from alumnus of the program Ara Fernezian about how signing up for the MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship just before the pandemic turned out to be a life-changing experience for him.
May 22, 2022
Hear from alumna of the program Aisha Williams about her learning experience and how the program helped her in launching her own business - ImpactVest, specializing in impact investing.
January 18, 2022
Discover how Professor Anne-Laure Sellier brings creativity into the world of business in her Boosting Creativity course in the MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship program.
October 18, 2021
The groundbreaking MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship saw its first cohort successfully complete HEC’s first 100% online degree program.
February 6, 2019
Yes, Ball State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Learn more.
You’ll earn a reputable Ball State degree whether you’re taking classes in a physical or online classroom. Ball State’s online degrees carry the same weight as those earned on campus. Your diploma will not indicate whether you earned your degree online or on its Indiana campus.
This program is built for career switchers and learners of all educational backgrounds and career experiences. Whether you come from a computer science or programming background or not, the performance-based admissions simplify the road toward your career goals. If you can successfully complete three courses, you can earn admission to the Ball State master’s in computer science.
Yes! Preview 4 weeks of our open content courses to see if Ball State is the right fit for you.
Many students take one or two courses at a time to balance work, classes, and other responsibilities. You may take more than two classes at a time, but it isn’t recommended for students who work full-time. Request information to learn more.
Yes, in fact it is encouraged that online students come to Ball State University’s campus to participate in commencement ceremonies. Commencement is held at the end of the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Ball State also webcasts its Spring commencement ceremonies if you cannot travel.
Yes, you will have access to most of the same student resources and services that on-campus students have—including Ball State’s library services, online tutoring, career services, and more. As an online student, you also have a dedicated Ball State Student Success Specialist.
Ball State applies a concierge approach when it comes to your experience with your Student Success Specialist. You’ll find that your assigned Specialist is with you every step of the way–from registration to graduation–anticipating your learning needs, providing guidance on courses, suggesting resources and opportunities to enhance your overall academic experience, and rooting for your success.
Your Student Success Specialist helps you navigate the “business of being a student,” whether you’re fresh out of college, took some time off, or are completely new to online education.
If you’re unsure of the path you want to take, you can get a feel for both degrees while completing the pathway courses. Ball State’s MS in Computer Science and MS in Data Science offer two overlapping pathway courses – CS 617 and DSCI 605 – that count toward both degrees. After taking these courses, you can decide which program you’re most interested in and switch into it the next semester.
Individual Course Withdrawal: If you wish to withdraw from a course(s), but not all of the courses you registered for, you may be eligible for a reduction of your original tuition charges based on the below refund schedule:
Total Course Withdrawal: If you wish to withdraw from ALL of your courses here is the refund schedule:
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