Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science
Leverage What You Know for a New Career
Take the Next Step Into Computer Science
Start your journey into a career in computer science by building on your education and work experience in the sciences or engineering. Learn the foundations of data structures and algorithms, so you can write efficient programs that work well in real-world scenarios. Understand the details of how computers actually work via courses on computer organization and operating systems design, with hands-on labs. Learn how to construct reliable and maintainable programs by building new skills in core programming, testing, performance evaluation, and more.
After the program is completed, use your certificate to confidently apply for a MS in computer science program and get ready for the next chapter in your career.
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Est. Tuition $7,944
Learning Format In-Class
Duration 9-18 months *
*Duration times can vary, talk to your student success coach for more information.
Total Units 24 Units
- Introductory and intermediate analysis of data structures and algorithms
- Application of discrete structures in computer science
- Introductory topics in computer organization, including number representation and memory organization
- Principles of software construction, such as debugging, component integration, and maintenance
- Operating system design and core principles and practices
- Students who hold Bachelor's degrees and wish to concentrate or expand their knowledge in the field
- Professionals who have several years of work experience but are interested in starting a career in the area of Computer Science
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree AND one of the following prerequisite pathways:
- CS 9A-C or equivalency AND CS/Math 11 or equivalency (required for those outside of STEM backgrounds)
- OR CS 10A-B or equivalency AND CS/Math 11 equivalency (required for those outside of STEM backgrounds)
- OR Pass Self-Assessment (in development by CS faculty)
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