Interested in NSU's Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences doctoral degree programs? This presentation will provide the information you are looking for about NSU, GSCIS, our programs and the admissions process.

1. Nova Southeastern University’s
Graduate School of Computer and
Information Sciences Hosts:
Doctoral Online Information Session
May 11, 2015

2. Agenda
‣ ABOUT NSU & GSCIS
‣ PH.D. PROGRAMS
‣ COURSE FORMAT
‣ LENGTH OF
PROGRAM
‣ WHY CHOOSE NSU?
‣ ADMISSIONS
‣ COST
‣ FINANCIAL AID
‣ IMPORTANT DATES
‣ HELPFUL RESOURCES
‣ Q&A
Master’s Online Information Session

3. 50 Years
YOUNG
NSU OVERVIEW
THEN
Founded: Dec. 4, 1964
Initial Graduating Class: 17 PhDs
Humble Storefront on E. Last Olas Blvd.
NOW
10th largest private not-for-profit university in U.S.
150+ academic programs
7 Regional Campuses (Florida, Puerto Rico)

4. Dual
CARNEGIE
Designation ‣ “High Research Activity”
‣ “Community Engaged”
NSU OVERVIEW

5. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF
COMPUTER AND
INFORMATION SCIENCES

6. LEADING
EDGE
FACILITIES
GSCIS ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
ADVANCED
L A B O R A T O R I E S
EXCEPTIONAL
RESEARCH LIBRARIES
LATESTCLASSROOM
TECHNOLOGY

7. GRADUATE
PROGRAMS
GSCIS ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
10MAJORS
300ONLINE CLASSES
ACCESSIBLE, APPROACHABLE
FACULTY
ALLCLASSES TAUGHT BY
HIGHEST CREDENTIALED
PROFESSORS

8. Hybrid: Online &
Limited On-
Campus Visits
Fall, Winter &
Summer*
‣ Computer Science
‣ Information Assurance
‣ Information Systems
Doctoral Degree Programs

9. 64 Credits
Minimum
‣ 8 core courses, 32 credits
‣ 2 research courses, 8 credits
‣ 3 terms of dissertation, 24
credits
‣ Continuing dissertation
Course Format

10. Doctor of
Philosophy
(Ph.D.)
‣ 4 – 7 years, on average
‣ 10 Years time limitation
Program Length

11. GRADUATE SCHOOL
OF COMPUTER AND
INFORMATION
SCIENCES
‣ Designated a National Center of
Academic Excellence in Information
Assurance Education by the U.S. National
Security Agency and the Department of
Homeland Security
‣ Graduates are working at the FBI,
Microsoft, Apple, Google, IBM,
NASA, and other federal/edu institutions
‣ Academic Rigor, Convenient Format, and
World Class Faculty Members
WHY NSU’S GSCIS?

12. Our Admission
Requirements
‣ Master’s degree with at least a 3.25 G.P.A.
in closely related field
‣ Online application and $50 application fee
‣ Official transcripts
‣ Curriculum Vitae
‣ Personal and Research Essay
‣ Three evaluation forms or letters of
recommendation
‣ English proficiency
ADMISSIONS

13. International
Admission
Requirements
‣ Transcript evaluation report from
NACES agency
– GPA calculation
– Course-by-course
‣ English proficiency
– TOEFL Score Report; 80 IBT
– IELTS; 6.0 test module
– Pearson Test of English ; 54
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

14. TUITION & FEES
2015-2016
‣ $1,050 per credit hour, 4 credits
‣ $30 registration fee per term
‣ $350 student service fee
‣ Sample:
$1,050 x 8 credits = $8,400
Registration fee = $30
Student service fee = $350
Total estimated term cost: $8,780
TUITION AND FEES

15. FINANCIAL AID
‣ FAFSA.ED.GOV – NSU School
Code: 001509
‣ Federal Unsubsidized Loan –
6.21% , $10,250 per term
‣ Only Borrow what is needed for
education expenses
FINANCIAL AID

16. ‣ Post 911GI Bill
‣ Yellow Ribbon Scholarship
Program
‣ Scholarships
‣ Payment Plans
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional
Information

17. ‣ Fall 2015 – August 24
– Recommended deadline: June 24
‣ Winter 2016 – January 4
– Recommended deadline: Nov. 4
Upcoming Terms and Dates
Upcoming
Terms &
Dates

18. ‣ FAQ’s
‣ Course Plans (DISS)
‣ Planned Course Offerings
‣ Dissertation Guide
‣ Request a Tour
‣ LinkedIn Group
‣ Faculty Viewbook
Helpful Resources
Resources
for You

19. Contact Us
‣ Melissa Ruidiaz
ruidiaz@nova.edu
(954) 262-2002

20. THANK
YOU