This document summarizes an admissions webinar for the Data Science and Cybersecurity master's programs at the University of Denver. It provides an overview of the programs, including bridge courses, program length, start dates, class times, and curriculums. It also discusses next steps like application deadlines and checklists, costs of attendance, financial aid, provisional admission requirements, and contacts for additional information. Student ambassadors were introduced who could schedule calls to discuss their experiences in the programs.

1. Data Science & Cybersecurity
Admit Student Webinar
Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science
Wednesday, May 25th, 2021

2. Introductions
Dr. Bruce Harmon, Faculty Director of Professional Programs
Kevin Alt, Graduate Admissions Counselor of Professional
Programs
Anndi Russel, Graduate Student Ambassador, Graduated from the
MS in Data Science program in December 2020
Kathryn Walsh, Graduate Student Ambassador, 2nd year student in
MS in Cybersecurity program.

3. Overview of the Programs
• Bridge courses are available to provide foundation
• Bridge courses will be taken first two quarters
• Option to test out of bridge courses
• Program Length 18-24 Months (depending on bridge courses)
• Fall Start Date (September 13, 2020)
• Classes held on campus after 5 PM on weeknights to accommodate
working professionals

4. Next Steps
• Registration for Fall 2021 will open on June 1st for new students
• Complete the New Graduate Student Checklist in order to register
• The pre-assessments for the bridge courses (optional)
• Reach out to your advisor

6. International Students
• International Student and Scholars Services will be able to answer
questions about the visa process.

7. Cost of Attendance
• The MS in Cybersecurity program is 48-60 credits depending on bridge
classes and the 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 cost of the program is $1,089 per credit hour with the
total being between $52,272-65,340.
• Cost of Attendance

9. 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:
M-F
8:00AM – 4:30PM
FAFSA:
https://studentaid.gov/h/app
ly-for-aid/fafsa

10. Financial Aid/Scholarships
• Please note that PMD students are not eligible for graduate assistant
positions. As tuition is already substantially reduced for all students in
the program, additional scholarships are not available.
• FAFSA for domestic students
• Grants and Scholarships
• DU’s Student Employment website and Pioneer jobs website
• Employment information for international students and OPT
• Both programs qualify for a two year OPT STEM extension
• StudyUSA and internationalstudent.com - non-DU scholarships for
international students

11. Provisional Admission
• Complete any next steps from Graduate Admissions/International
Student & Scholar Services
• Official Transcripts
• If they are sent electronically, send them to gradinfo@du.edu. If
physical mail is the only option, have them mailed to the address
below:
• Office of Graduate Admissions, Mary Reed Building Room 5, 2199 S.
University Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80208

12. English Language/GRE Test Scores
• GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, and/or Duolingo official scores must be received
directly from the testing agency. The institutional code for DU is 4842.

13. Pre-Assessment Exam
• If a student feels they have the background necessary to test out of the
bridge classes, they may opt to take the pre-assessment exam.
• Students can take the pre-assessment for some or all of the bridge courses.
There is a separate exam for each bridge course.
• Students must get 25 of the 30 multiple choice questions correct to pass
• Exams are taken remotely and have a two-hour time limit.
• Once you request the exam, you will be sent links that will expire in two
weeks
• Students who would like to take the exam should contact Wurth Shurtleff
at wurth.shurtleff@du.edu

14. Data Science
Bridge
COMP 3005: Python Programming I
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

15. 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

16. 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 2021-2022
Campus Tours
Health and Counseling Center
Office of Registrar
Career Services
COVID-19
Virtual Visits
Housing
Off-Campus Housing
Facebook Group

17. Student Ambassadors
Speak with our student
ambassador
Data Science Student Ambassador
Schedule a call
Cybersecurity Student Ambassador
Schedule a call

18. Questions?