Software Architecture for Big Data

The Software Architecture for Big Data specialization includes a three-course pathway to earn admission to the Online MS in Computer Science (MS-CS).

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Peer Interaction

Give & receive industry-like feedback with peer-reviewed assignments

     

Practical Focus

Learn skills and concepts you can apply to the real world
 

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Professional Life

Glimpse into a day in the life of a software engineer

 Three-Course MS-CS Pathway (3 credits)

You may complete the three courses below as a pathway to MS-CS degree admission. You must earn a B or better in the for-credit experience for each course to earn admission.

Complete these three courses in the for-credit experience:

Note that you must complete all three courses within this specialization to earn admission to the Online MS-CS degree and the (non-credit) specialization completion certificate from Coursera.

    The MS-CS requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of approved, degree-eligible graduate-level coursework. Before graduation, students must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 and a grade of B or better in each breadth class (including the two required pathways).

    To avoid confusion, we will not provide estimated course release dates. Confirmed release dates will be posted next to course titles when available.

    Degree Requirements apply to the academic year that you enrolled in at least one course for-credit, not your admission year.

    Students that enrolled in at least one course for-credit in the 2023-2024 Academic Year (Fall 1, 2023 - through Summer 2, 2024) follow the 2023-2023 Catalog:

      2023-2024 Catalog - Degree Requirements

    Check your Degree Audit in your Buff Portal to verify your degree progress and requirements:

    NOTE: Any new or existing CSCA electives will count toward all catalog year degree requirements. The exceptions being the Foundations of Autonomous Systems (2024-2025 catalog Breadth requirement) and Software Architecture for Big Data (2023-2024 catalog Breadth requirement). See Electives section below. 

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    Notes

    • Cross-listed Courses: Courses that are offered under two or more programs. Considered equivalent when evaluating progress toward degree requirements. You may not earn credit for more than one version of a cross-listed course.