This document summarizes an admitted student webinar for data science and cybersecurity programs at the University of Denver. It provides an agenda for introductions and an overview of the programs. Details are given on admission steps, costs, financial aid, program requirements and timelines. Questions from admitted students are taken at the end and resources for further information are listed. The webinar aims to help admitted students in their next steps and provide an introduction to the programs.
Data Science & Cybersecurity Admitted Student Webinar
1. Data Science & Cybersecurity
Admitted Student Webinar
Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
from
6:00 to 7:00 PM MST
4. What are your next steps?
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Fall
registration
will open in
July.
1
Advisors will
be assigned in
late June.
2
Complete the
New Graduate
Student
Checklist
3
Take the pre-
assessments for
the bridge
course by
August
4
5. International Students
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Review visa
requirements
1
Submit bank
documents
financial
verification
forms
2
Place deposit
and obtain
your I-20
3
Schedule a visa
appointment
4
6. Provisional Admission
• Complete any next steps from the Office of Graduate Admissions
• Official Transcripts
• International students need paper copies of transcripts
and diploma
• Official English Language test scores
• TOEFL, IELTS, and/or Duolingo official scores must be received
directly from the testing agency. The institutional code for DU is
4842.
• Email to gradinfo@du.edu or mail to
Office of Graduate Admissions, Mary Reed Building Room 5,
2199 S. University Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80208
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7. COST OF ATTENDANCE*
• The MS in Cybersecurity program is 48-60 credits depending on bridge classes
and the tuition cost of the program is $766 per credit hour with the total being
between $36,768 to $45,960.
• The MS in Data Science program is 48-60 credits depending on bridge classes
and the tuition cost of the program is $1,122 per credit hour with the total being
between $53,856 to $67,320.
• Federal student loans available to domestic students
• As tuition is already reduced for all admitted students, we do not have additional
scholarships or graduate assistantships
• Cost of Attendance
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8. FINANCIAL AID
Mailing address:
University Hall Room 255
2197 S. University Blvd.
Denver, Colorado 80210
E-mail:
finaid@du.edu
Phone:
(303) 871-4020
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FAFSA code:
001371
FAFSA:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-
aid/fafsa
Grants and Scholarships:
https://www.du.edu/admission-
aid/financial-aid-
scholarships/graduate-financial-
aid/types-aid/grants-scholarships
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00AM – 4:30PM
Website:
www.du.edu/financialaid
On Campus Employment:
• DU’s Student Employment
website and Pioneer jobs
website
• Employment information for
international students
• Both programs qualify for a
two year OPT STEM
extension
9. OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS
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• Bridge Courses available to provide the foundation
⚬ Bridge courses will be taken the first two quarters
⚬ Option to test out of bridge courses for those with a computer science
background
• Program Length 18-24 months (depending on bridge courses)
• Fall Start Date: Classes start September 12, 2022
• Classes are held on campus after 5pm on weeknights to accommodate working
professionals
10. Data Science
Bridge
COMP 3005: Computer Science Programming Basics
COMP 3007: Calculus for Data Science
COMP 3008: Discrete Math & Linear Algebra for Data Science
Master's
Curriculum
COMP 3006: Python Software Development
COMP 3421: Intro to Database Management Systems
COMP 4334: Parallel & Distributed Computing for Data Science
COMP 4431: Data Mining
COMP 4432: Machine Learning
COMP 4433: Data Visualization
COMP 4441: Introduction for Probability and Statistics for Data Science
COMP 4442: Advanced Probability and Statistics 2
COMP 4447: Data Science Tools 1
COMP 4448: Data Science Tools 2
COMP 4581: Algorithms for Data Science
COMP 4449: Capstone Project in Data Science
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12. COVID-19
• Classes are being held on campus
• While we cannot prevent every COVID-19 infection, we are confident
we can mitigate the spread by implementing several tactics: Testing,
contract tracings, symptom monitoring, and prevention.
⚬ COVID-19 Website
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14. CUSTOM VIEWBOOK
Create your own
personalized Custom
Viewbook for your
additional questions
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15. RESOURCES
Additional Questions
Schedule a call with Kevin or email
Kevin.alt@du.edu
MS in Data Science Website
MS in Cybersecurity Website
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Ritchie School Virtual Visits Website
Campus Tours
Bulletin
Career Services
Visa & Immigration
Academic Year Calendar 2022-2023
16. MORE RESOURCES
Graduate Admissions
gradinfo@du.edu
303-871-2706
International Student & Scholar
Services
isss@du.edu
303-871-7912
Veteran Services
veterans@du.edu
303-871-4831
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Health and Counseling Center
info@hcc.du.edu
303-871-2205
Office of Registrar
registrar@du.edu
303-871-4095