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Computer Science Management

Trevecca’s Master of Science in computer science management integrates ​​modern management practices with specific computer science training and techniques. This STEM-classified program combines strong business acumen with practical skills that are highly valued in today's technology-driven business environment.

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Upcoming Start Dates:

Hybrid:
Jan. 21, 2025

This degree prepares students to:

  • Work toward solutions and address challenges related to the management of computer-based resources
  • Pursue four Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications
  • Understand the principles of systems architecture and hardware/software architecture in cloud computing
  • Manage the development of cloud applications
  • Manage computer science teams, systems and the ethical use of technology
  • Pursue a role as an engineer or developer in areas related to data, cloud computing, software and more

This hybrid program allows working professionals to upskill into leadership roles at the intersection of business strategy and computer science.

Program Highlights

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A master’s in computer science management earned from a private Christian university can help you stand out from the competition. The following are details about this degree program.

Residency Requirements

Trevecca's International Executive Studies program has an in-seat residency requirement.

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Trevecca's program curriculum helps prepare your for multiple AWS certifications, and includes simulations that are based on Harvard Business Review case studies.

Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.

Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.

COST/CREDIT HOUR
 

$590

$490

HOURS

31

TUITION COST*
 

$18,290

$15,190

*Cost adjusted for $100/credit hour scholarship for international students on an F-1 visa.  Regular cost without scholarship is $590/credit hour, $18,290 total.

The following are required for admission in the MSM program at Trevecca.

  1. Possess a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting agency or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students who do not meet these degree requirements may be conditionally accepted in accordance with the Conditional Admission Policy.
  2. 2.75 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
  3. Completion of a college-level math course with a grade of C or better. 
  4. Completion of a college-level English course with a grade of C or better.
  5. Provide a photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)

  For International Student Applicants, please review these unique application steps.

Getting Started

  1. Complete the online application (it's free!). No GRE or GMAT scores required.
  2. Request official transcripts from your undergraduate institution.
International students are required to be enrolled full time and to register for the appropriate course when applying for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization. Students will be eligible to apply for CPT on day one in this program, as work experience is an integral part of the curriculum.
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Career Opportunities

With a master’s in computer science management, possible career roles include:

  • Algorithm developer (avg. salary $178,000*)
  • Machine learning engineer (avg. salary $143,000*)
  • Cloud engineer (avg. salary $132,000*)
  • Software developer (avg. salary $116,000*)
  • Solutions architect (avg. salary $191,000*)

*Glassdoor median total pay

Our Faculty

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    Kenneth Burger

    Professor
    Dr. Burger has taught Marketing and Analytics courses at Trevecca since 2003 and has taught in a university setting since 1981.  Prior to that Ken served ten years as an engineer in the United States Air Force with several administrative and ...
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    Rick Mann

    Professor of Business, Director of MBA Program

    Rick has a passion for building strategic leaders and organizations that create remarkable value for their stakeholders. This passion finds expression at the Skinner School of Business where he provides academic oversight of Trevecca's MBA and ...

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    Phil Rickard, DBA

    Professor of Accounting and Director of the DBA Program

    Dr. Phil Rickard is a Certified Public Accountant and has worked in various areas of financial and managerial accounting related to energy industries. He has also served in various student ministry roles in West Virginia, Ohio, and Tennessee. Dr. ...

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    Joshua Smith, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor, Business

    Dr. Smith teaches economics in undergraduate and master's courses at TNU and advises undergraduate international business students. He earned his Ph.D. in economics and MBA from MTSU and his undergraduate degree from Trevecca. His research ...

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    Edmund McFadden, DBA

    Associate Professor, Healthcare Administration

    Dr. McFadden has over 30 years of healthcare consulting, operations, and information technology experience in multi-site, high-growth healthcare companies. He teaches undergraduate, master's, and doctorate-level courses. He has successfully ...

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    Timothy Myatt

    Professor, Information Technology and Management

    Dr. Myatt is professor of information technology and management and chair of the Department of Computer and Information Sciences. Prior to Trevecca, his professional career included a variety of roles in IT, including as a software engineer in ...

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    Jonathan Burch

    Associate Professor, Management

    Dr. Burch has had a long connection with Trevecca Nazarene University both as a student and a professor. After a stint in the military, serving in ministry, and working in the corporate world, Jon found a place of service and leadership at TNU. ...

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Course Descriptions

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Master of Science in Computer Science Management

Organizational Behavior and Leadership
BUS 5013

Serves as the foundation for the program by providing a survey of key management theories and terminology. Both classical approaches and contemporary conceptualizations of management are studied. Special emphasis is placed on leadership, motivation, culture, team building, and organizational communication.

Credit Hours: 3
Accounting and Finance for Managers
BUS 6015
Students are introduced to basic concepts of financial and managerial accounting and business finance. The first half of the course focuses on accounting, while the second portion covers finance. Accrual accounting, the accounting equation and the financial statements required by generally accepted accounting principles comprise the financial accounting portion. Managerial accounting topics include manufacturing/product costs such as direct labor, direct material and overhead as well as fixed and variable costs. Business finance includes an introduction to financial statement ratio analysis, time value of money concepts and basic capital budgeting techniques.
Credit Hours: 3
Global and Economic Environment
ECO 5023

Familiarizes students with the economic forces, institutions, and policies that govern the environment in which business operates. Changes in both the national and global economy are explored from managerial, market and financial perspectives. Topics include opportunity cost, demand and supply, industrial organization, antitrust, deregulation, fiscal and monetary policies, trade policies, and exchange rates.

Credit Hours: 3
IT Strategy in Business
ITI 5700
This course focuses on the many managerial and technical problems confronting the management of information technology (IT) resources. It is designed to equip the manager with an understanding of the strategic, tactical, and operational planning of an information technology organization. It provides an introduction to managing IT as a resource that creates business value. Using cases and research, students will discover how to determine what comprises a good IT investment portfolio. Students will also be introduced to a variety of IT governance structures and will focus on the important components to be considered when determining how one will govern an organization's information technology needs and resources. Key components to be considered include alignment of IT with the business, responsibility and accountability in the use of resources, consideration of risk and business continuance, and organizational compliance and performance.
Credit Hours: 3
Business Analytics
BUS 6073

Provides participants with tools and techniques to perform data analysis and hypothesis testing in order to make data-based management decisions. Data collected from students' organizations is used throughout this course to answer practical, "real-world" research questions. Topics include basic statistics, control charts, one-sided mean tests, two-sided mean tests, variance comparison, correlation analysis, and introduction to experimental design.

Credit Hours: 3
Orientation to Graduate Business Studies
BUS 6001

This course will cover topics needed for success in a graduate business program including critical thinking, oral and written communication, research, and will introduce students to the key topics of business including leadership, organizational behavior, statistics, economics, ethics, organizational culture, IT management, accounting, finance, and marketing.

Credit Hours: 3
Foundations of Cloud Computing
ITI 6100

The overarching principles of systems architecture lay the foundation for more specific understandings of the hardware and software architectures of cloud computing.  Further granularity into Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilitates a more detailed comprehension of cloud concepts, and AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.  The Christian foundations of ethics provides exemplary context into professional codes of conduct in the computing disciplines.  This course lays the groundwork for successful completion of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Foundational industry certification.

Credit Hours: 3
Security and Privacy Principles of Cloud Computing
ITI 6110

This course leads students to effective delivery of secure cloud computing services by understanding the complex architectural foundations of networks and security.  Relating the non-technical management of forensics, detection, governance, risk, and compliance are critical to any mature approach to cloud computing.  These concepts are enhanced by learning the specifics of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cybersecurity strategies and services.  The Christian foundations of Western law, security, and privacy lead students to a deeper understanding applicable laws and policy.  This course lays the groundwork for successful completion of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Foundational industry certification.

Credit Hours: 3
Architectural Principles of Cloud Computing
ITI 6120

Upon establishing the architectural foundations and strategies of data and databases, this course guides students through learning the fundamentals of building, optimizing, and integrating the disparate IT infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), focusing primarily on the highly available components of storage, compute, and database layers.  Understanding service-level agreements (SLAs) in the context of contract law adds tenability to the cloud paradigm.  This course lays the foundation for successful completion of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate industry certification

Credit Hours: 3
Managing Cloud Application Development
ITI 6130

Software development requires processing data stored in and retrieved from SQL and noSQL databases using programming languages like Python augmented by API/SDK accessible software subsystems.  After establishing these foundational software components, this course leads students into application development technical expertise using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technologies.  Students will explore a scenario that provides opportunities to build a variety of infrastructures through a guided, hands-on approach.  This course lays the foundation for successful completion of the AWS Certified Developer – Associate industry certification.

Credit Hours: 3

*For a complete list of courses, tracks and other relevant information, view the program's course catalog.