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Computer Science and Information Technology (IT) Entrepreneurship
Please note: The Computer Science/IT Entrepreneurship program will not be accepting applications for spring or fall 2013. Interested applicants should consider applying to the M.A. program in Computer Science.
About the Program
Today's business world demands both sharp technical skills and broad business insight. The Brandeis three-semester Master’s program in Computer Science and IT Entrepreneurship goes beyond a traditional graduate technology degree—we teach students how to form a business around their ideas in the IT sector, from IT research to software development. This program combines graduate level Computer Science coursework with electives that emphasize cutting-edge research and the special skills required for launching a successful business in IT.
Brandeis is just minutes away from Route 128, a premiere technological concentration and Boston’s own “Silicon Valley.” Within a world-renown research university which houses both the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the International Business School, Brandeis’ Computer Science and IT Entrepreneurship program is very well-positioned to provide students with opportunities to connect with current and future business leaders, including our alumni who have become successful entrepreneurs.
Degree Options
M.A. in Computer Science and IT Entrepreneurship (part-time and full-time)
Related Programs:
- M.A. in Computer Science (part-time and full-time)
- M.A. in Computational Linguistics (part-time and full-time)
- Ph.D. in Computer Science
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science (part-time and full-time)
Courses and Completion Requirements
For the most updated course listing, course descriptions, and degree requirements, please click here.
Faculty
We encourage you to explore one of the department’s greatest assets through our faculty pages. Learn more about the people who will help guide you along your graduate school path here.
Additional Resources
Consortium: Our membership in the Boston consortium allows you to take courses at Tufts University, Boston University, and Boston College, thus enhancing your Brandeis experience and the spirit of collaboration which Brandeis embodies.
Student Services: At Brandeis, you will become part of a community that is strengthened by life both within and outside of the classroom and laboratory walls. Please visit Student Services to see the array of University resources, events, and programming for graduate students, including our Graduate Student Services Center, Off-Campus Housing, Health Insurance, English as a Second Language (ESL) program, Disability Resources, Counseling Center, Career Services, and the Graduate Student Association.
Admission Information
Please note: The Computer Science/IT Entrepreneurship program will not be accepting applications for spring or fall 2013. Interested applicants should consider applying to the M.A. program in Computer Science.
Admission Semester:
M.A.: Fall & Spring
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester (starts in late August): rolling, beginning Jan. 15;
Spring semester (starts in Jan.): Nov. 1
Admission Requirements:
- An application to the graduate school, which can be electronically submitted here;
- An application fee (please click here for instructions);
- Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended; applicants must provide a final transcript indicating successful completion of an undergraduate degree program before registration;
- Two letters of recommendation, which the admissions committee prefers to be submitted online (please click here for more information). The B.A./M.A. program requires only one letter of recommendation.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé;
- A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program and your objectives in undertaking this program.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) recommended, but not required. Our ETS institution code is 3092.
International students: For additional requirements for international applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents), minimum TOEFL and IELTS scores, and important information regarding visas, please click here.
For a more comprehensive description of application requirements, please click here.
Financial Aid
Generous financial aid is available; for more information please click here.