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Cara uptonMaster of Science and Professional Science Masters in Computer Science and Quantitative Methods

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Austin Peay offer both an online and on-campus Master of Science and Professional Science Masters ideal for professionals in a wide variety of science and math career fields.

The Master of Science (M.S.) and Professional Science Masters (P.S.M.) in Computer Science and Quantitative Methods bring together science and business skills to give students a greater competitive advantage in the workforce. Both degrees enable students to pursue advanced training while working fulltime. The concentrations listed below are ideal for anyone with a bachelor’s degree, working in industry or military, and/or having a desire to advance their career with a technical degree. These programs are designed to allow students to complete their degrees while continuing to hold employment.

The M.S. and P.S.M. programs offer five concentrations:

  1. Data Management and Analysis (online and on-campus)
  2. Predictive Analytics (online and on-campus)
  3. Information Assurance and Security (online and on-campus)
  4. Mathematical Finance (online and on-campus)
  5. Math Instruction (only offered as a Master of Science / online and on-campus)

Intended as an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs, P.S.M. programs normally consist of study in a designated science or mathematics discipline but also contain a professional component that provides a fundamental education in professional fields such as communication, policy, business, law, or cybersecurity.

The programs are offered online, hybrid, and on-campus through the APSU Clarksville Campus and the Fort Campbell Campus allowing for students to gain admission for all terms.  The Data Management and Analysis and Predictive Analytics concentrations will soon offer classes on campus and online.

Graduate Coordinators

Dr. Matt Jones
gradpsm@apsu.edu
931-221-7814
Predictive Analytics

Dr. Ramanjit Sahi
sahir@apsu.edu
931-221-7812
Mathematical Finance

Dr. Jiang Li
gradpsm@apsu.edu
931-221-7828
Data Managemetnt and Analysis

Dr. Joseph Elarde
gradpsm@apsu.edu
931-221-7301
Information Assurance and Security

Dr. Jackie Vogel
vogelj@apsu.edu
931-221-7637
Mathematics Instruction

Admission Requirements

For information related to admission requirements or to view the courses within each program, please visit the graduate bulletin.  To apply for admission, click here.

International Admission Requirements

To view graduate programs available to international students, refer to the Graduate Programs for International Students page on the College of Graduate Studies website. Dependent upon program and/or visa status, additional graduate admission requirements must be met. Please refer to the Admission Requirements for International Students page on our website for detailed information and forms that may be required. All admission documents must be received and processed before selection committee review.

Admission Status

Regular Admission will be granted to applicants who have met all entrance requirements. To be granted conditional admission, unofficial transcripts and entrance exam scores may be submitted until the official documents are received by Graduate Admissions. If official documents are not received as prescribed in the current Graduate Bulletin all classes will be dropped. Denied admission status will be granted to applicants who do not meet the regular or conditional criteria for admission to the program.