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Ritchie School Q&A Webinar on Data Science and Cybersecurity Programs
- 1. Q&A Webinar with the Faculty Director Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:00 – 700 PM MT
- 2. Introductions Dr. Bruce Harmon Faculty Director of Professional Programs Kevin Alt Graduate Admissions Counselor of Professional Programs
- 3. Why Denver? COLORADO • #1 Economy in the United States (U.S. News and World Report) • #2 Best State to Find a Job (WalletHub) • Home to 10 Fortune 500 Companies’ DENVER • #3 Best Places to Live (US News and World Report) • #4 Best Place for Business and Careers (Forbes)
- 4. Why University of Denver? University of Denver • New $65 million state-of-the-art Ritchie School • Ranked #80 in National Universities - US News & World Report • Home to students and faculty from over 80 different countries around the globe • Recognized as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security
- 5. Data Science • 650% Growth in Data Scientist Roles since 2012 – LinkedIn • 2.7 million new jobs by 2028 – Glassdoor • #1 Ranking of Best Jobs – Indeed • $115,000 median base salary for Data Scientists in the US – Glassdoor • “Sexiest Job” of 21st century – Harvard Business Journal Cybersecurity • 3.5 million cybersecurity openings globally – Cybersecurity Ventures • 350 thousand unfilled jobs in US - NIST • $99,000 median base salary for Information Security Analysts • 31% Job Growth by 2029 – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- 6. Overview of the Programs • Bridge Courses available to provide foundation • Bridge courses will be taken 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 13, 2021 • Classes held on campus after 5 PM on weeknights to accommodate working professionals • Full and part-time enrollment options available
- 7. 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 4449: Capstone Project in Data Science COMP 4581: Algorithms for Data Science
- 8. Cybersecurity Bridge COMP 3003: Computer Organization COMP 3004: Discrete Structures COMP 3005: Computer Science Programming Basics Master’s Curriculum COMP 3006: Python Software Development COMP 3356: Introductory C/C++ Programming COMP 3361: Operating Systems COMP 3731: Computer Forensics COMP 4455: Shell Scripting and Systems Tools COMP 4384: Secure Software Engineering COMP 4621: Computer Networking COMP 4721: Computer Security COMP 4722: Network Security COMP 4723: Ethical Hacking COMP 4732: Human-Centered Data Security and Privacy COMP 4799: Capstone Project
- 9. • Job Titles: Data Scientist, Data analyst, Data engineering, Machine learning engineer/scientist, Statistician • FAANG: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google • Artificial Intelligence in Practice by Bernard Marr • 50 specific companies actively deploying AI • Salesforce, IBM, Harley-Davidson, Huawei, Alibaba, Baidu, Microsoft, Uber, Lyft, Tencent, Coca Cola, Kimberly Clark, Samsung, Starbucks, Disney, Walmart, LinkedIn, Twitter, Xiami, Verizon, Viacom, American Express, Master Card, Hopper, Elsevier, BMW, … Careers in Data Science
- 10. Careers in Cybersecurity • Job Titles: Incident Responder, Security Analyst, Info Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence Analyst • The University of Denver is a recognized Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security • National Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security, US Military, Federal and State governments, Bank of America, Xcel, Visa…
- 11. Career Services • Career and professional development offered through DU’s Career Services • Career fairs on campus • Your professors if they allow • GitHub repositories are encouraged and sometimes required • Kaggle competitions are encouraged • Internships? • Capstone Project
- 12. Data Science • Charter Communications - Spectrum • Colorado School of Mines • Electronic Arts-EA • ICATT • Insight Global, LLC • Kax Technologies • S&P Global • ToolCASE LLc • Vail Resorts • Graduate School Cybersecurity • Applied Trust • DarkOwl Cybersecurity • L2NL • Level 3 Communications • Lockheed Martin • Pronghorn Solutions • QualitrolTech, Inc • TruKno (Truth through Knowledge) • TTEC • Xcel Energy • Graduate School DU Graduates
- 13. Application Requirements • Online Application Form • $65 Application Fee – Waived for attending webinar • Unofficial Transcripts • GRE Score/Waiver • 2-3 Recommendations • Personal Statement • Resume • TOEFL/IELTS/CAE/Duolingo (Non-Native Speakers of English) • GRE/TOEFL/Duolingo are now available online
- 14. Additional Application Details • Personal Statement (300-800 words) The statement should include information concerning your life, education, practical experience, special interests and specific purpose for applying to the University of Denver. • Transcripts (unofficial okay to apply, but will eventually need official) • GRE Scores/Waiver • Email Kevin to request a waiver.
- 15. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution (or International Equivalent) • Minimum GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 Scale • English Language Proficiency (Non-Native Speakers of English regardless of citizenship) • TOEFL minimum score 80 IBT or 550 paper-based • IELTS minimum score 6.0 • CAE minimum score 169 • Duolingo minimum score 105 • Computer Science Background Not Required!
- 16. Fall 2021 Final submission deadline: August 16, 2021 We are now accepting applications for Fall 2022 as well. Application Deadline
- 17. COVID-19 • For the fall, we are returning to pre-pandemic modalities with in person classe • 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. • New COVID website • FAQs
- 18. Cost of Attendance • The MS in Cybersecurity program is 48-60 credits depending on bridge classes and the tuition cost of the program is $744 per credit hour with the total being between $35,712-44,640. • The MS in Data Science program is 48-60 credits depending on bridge classes and the tuition cost of the program is $1,089 per credit hour with the total being between $52,272-65,340. • Federal student loans available to domestic students • As tuition is already reduced for all admitted students, we do not provide additional financial aid or assistantships • Cost of Attendance
- 19. Student Ambassadors Speak with a current Data Science and Cybersecurity student Data Science Student Schedule a call Cybersecurity Student Schedule a call
- 20. Financial Aid Mailing address: University Hall Room 255 2197 S. University Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80210 E-mail: finaid@du.edu Phone: (303) 871-4020 Web: www.du.edu/financialaid FAFSA code: 001371 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply- for-aid/fafsa
- 21. Questions Kevin.alt@du.edu Ready to apply? gradadmissions.du.edu/apply/ MS in Data Science Website ritchieschool.du.edu/datascience MS in Data Science Online Website ritchieonline.du.edu MS in Cybersecurity Website https://ritchieschool.du.edu/academics-education/gr-programs/ms- cybersecurity Ritchie School Virtual Visits Website https://ritchieschool.du.edu/admission-aid/virtual-visits Resources
- 22. Helpful Links Application Fee Waiver/ GRE Waiver Requests Kevin.alt@du.edu Online Resources Virtual Visits DU’s OPT (Optional Practical Training) Info https://www.du.edu/isss/employment/opti onal-practical-training.html DU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements TOEFL TOEFL Online TOEFL IELTS IELTS Duolingo Duolingo
- 23. Additional Links 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 Academic Year Calendar 2020-2021 Health and Counseling Center info@hcc.du.edu 303-871-2205 Office of Registrar registrar@du.edu 303-871-4095 English Language Center elc@du.edu 303-871-3075 Career Services
- 24. Q&A