Why UMKC?
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SCE's undergraduate degrees offer a sound preparation both in the fundamentals of computer science and six concentration areas.
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Graduate study addresses the theory, design and application levels of communications software, hardware, networks and engineering.
Fast Facts
- The Fast Track program offers students an opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science in four years and the master's degree the fifth year.
- The explosive use of computers in commerce and industry has put the computer science profession at the forefront of occupational demand. According to CNN/Money, employers are paying more in starting salaries overall than they did in 2004.
Student Organizations
- Association for Computing Machinery
Real World Experience
- UMKC Computing and Engineering graduates can be found throughout Kansas City and the country in leading organizations.
- Many point to the innovative degree program, its challenging courses, acclaimed faculty and internship opportunities as the secret to their success.
Careers
Careers in Computer Science and Information Technology:
Computer Science
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Bachelor of Information Technology
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Salaries
Average starting salary:
- Bachelor's level graduate, $51,000 per year
- Master's level graduate, $60,000 + per year
Top salary Professionals with a computer science background can earn more than $100,000 per year.
Admission Requirements
- All students interested obtaining a degree in Computer Science must receive an ACT score of 25 in Math and a composite ACT score of 24.
- Transfer students must have a 2.0 at each institution and a final term GPA of 2.0. Students who do not meet the above criteria may petition.
Prerequisite Courses
- For entering freshmen, there are no specific requirements beyond those for general admission to the University.
Major Courses
Other Programs Available
Degree Specialities:
- Computer Networking: Students will be exposed to leading edge research and teaching encompassing such areas as internet working, network survivability, wireless and mobile computing and broadband networks.
- Software Architecture: Students conduct theoretical and experimental research with applications in the fields of software engineering, knowledge management, Web-based computing, and network and telecommunications management.
- Telecommunications Networking: Students are actively involved in research in design and analysis of modern high-speed computer and communications networks and wireless networks.
- Information Technology: Students focus on the application of computing technology and programming vital to today's business environment and that of the future.
Faculty
School of Computing & Engineering
Computer Science Electrical Engineering Department
816-235-1193
sce@umkc.edu
www.sce.umkc.edu
Contact us
UMKC Office of Admissions
120 Administrative Center
University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
(816) 235-1111
www.umkc.edu
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Visit us
Contact the UMKC Welcome Center at 816-235-UMKC (8652), or toll-free at 1-800-775-UMKC (8652), and we'll arrange a guided campus tour and a meeting with faculty and staff.
